Manufacturing Engineer - Industrialization Leader

Manufacturing Engineer 2 - Industrialization Leader

** Job details*
* ** General information*
* ** Entity*
* Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated 31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.

** Reference number*
* ** Job details*
* ** Domain*
* Production

** Job field / Job profile*
* Industrial engineering - Special processes engineering

** Job title*
* Manufacturing Engineer 2 - Industrialization Leader

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* Employment type

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* Permanent

** Professional category*
* Professional, Engineer & Manager

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

** Job description*
* As a member of Safran Seats, you contribute to providing over one million seats to airlines worldwide, ensuring superior quality, comfort, and innovation.

Your role involves collaborating with a team to develop high-value solutions for passengers and crews. Safran is one of the few OEMs offering a comprehensive range of passenger seats, from economy to first class, allowing you to take pride in creating impressive seating options for various needs.

1. Occupational Summary (Position Objective & Authorities)

Objective:

Within the manufacturing engineer job description, there are 2 separate job functions. Typically an employee will perform one or the other, not both and under close supervision. Both functions are described within.

Industrialization Leader
- The Industrialization Leader is responsible for the technical review and preparation of new products, ensuring they reach the production phase on time and of good quality. They support manufacturing and processes to lead the successful industrialization of new products, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality adherence. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring products from conception through to first article validation and to the production phase.

They work under basic supervision and are generally able to operate independently, and are able to participate in projects and improvement initiatives.

Authorities:
This position has the authority to approve/reject engineering drawings, contribute to program reviews and initiate actions to reduce the risk of their projects. They are able to manage projects on their own.

They may also serve as a lead of a local team.

Manufacturing Engineer
- Work closely with Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering to design and implement process and equipment layouts and improvements. Support Operations through technical support, product design, quality standards and process improvement

Must have strong technical skills in engineering (design and industrialization), knowledge about quality management like root cause analysis or statistical process control. Must have strong inter-personal skills and be highly energetic. This position works under general supervision.

A) Industrialization Leader 2

i) Manage the technical development of a product from conception to production

ii) Utilize core tools such as PFMEA, DFMA, control plans, etc.

iii) Collaborate with engineering, operations, tooling and other departments to resolve issues and improve processes. May develop new tools as needed.

iv) Review and approve or reject engineering drawings in accordance with internal DFM guidelines and requirements. Propose changes and updates to DFM guidelines.

v) Create and maintain detailed work instructions

vi) Ensure design and process are sufficient to produce the quality of product required by internal and external standards. Support related improvements and projects.

** But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)*
* Safran Seats USA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

** Candidate skills & requirements*
* vii) Support production areas, fabrication and final assembly, when new product is being launched to quickly address and correct and issues that may arise

viii) Determine root causes of failures or production problems and recommend changes to designs, tolerances, or processing methods

ix) Design and develop the process as necessary to…