Lean Sigma Engineer

Lean Sigma Engineer

** Job details*
* ** General information*
* ** Entity*
* Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.

** Reference number*
* ** Job details*
* ** Domain*
* Performance and Support

** Job field / Job profile*
* Continuous improvement - Improvement and/or transformation project management - BB/MBB

** Job title*
* Lean Sigma Engineer

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* Employment type

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* Permanent

** Professional category*
* Professional, Engineer & Manager

** Part time / Full time*
* Full-time

** Job description*
* A glimpse at the job:

HERE, WE CRAFT EXCELLENCE TOGETHER. At Safran, we believe in sustainable career journeys, collaboration as a cornerstone of innovation, and the freedom to explore diverse career paths. As a Lean Sigma Engineer, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of aerospace.

This position contributes to our vision by:

 Plans basic Lean Sigma projects, including budgets;

 Leads Lean Sigma projects that will produce significant cost savings;

 Ensures projects are on schedule and customer expectations are meet;

 Contributes to the development and Implementation of lean sigma deployment plan;

 Fosters the Lean Sigma culture within the organization;

 Designs, develops, implements and evaluates internal Lean Sigma Green Belt program;

 Delivers employee Lean Sigma Green Belt Training;

 Mentors Green Belt candidates on basic projects to reach certification ensuring compliance to methodology;

What we offer:

 Competitive salaries

- Paid holidays

- Recognition programs

- Comprehensive benefits

- Retirement (401K) plans with employer match

- Professional development opportunities

- Tuition assistance

- Over 300 career paths across global sites

Highlights from our facility:

Safran Seats in Gainesville, Texas, plays a big role in making top-notch aircraft seats for airlines around the world. The team here is known for their know-how and dedication to building comfortable, reliable seats for both commercial and business planes. With a focus on quality and new ideas, the Gainesville facility helps keep Safran at the forefront of the aviation seating industry, working closely with airlines and aircraft makers to deliver seats passengers appreciate.

Join Safran Seats, where you can look to the skies and say "we did that."

** Candidate skills & requirements*
* At Safran Seats, we value service-oriented team players who demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to adapt to our dynamic, innovative environment.

- Bachelor Degree in engineering or business administration; OR an Associate's

plus 3 years relevant/related work experience; OR 6 years directly related work

experience

- Minimum 1 year relevant experience and minimum of 1 year with process

- improvement experience.

- Lean training from the Shingo Institute, Shingijutsu, or other recognized program

- or company.

- Must pursue One Safran referent accreditation

- Basic knowledge of Lean Sigma, process improvement, and problem solving

- methodologies

- Basic Knowledge within functional areas of Continuous Improvement (at least one of the following fields):

- Office Lean

- Training of Lean Sigma

- Engineering Lean Sigma/Continuous Improvement (DFLSS, DFMA, VAVE,

- etc.)

- Quality/Manufacturing Lean Sigma /Continuous Improvement

- Able to organize complex thoughts and ideas into a cohesive, simple message.

- Ability to influence all levels of the organization without direct authority

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