Fabrication Manager

Fabrication Manager

** 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*
* Manufacture assembly and repair - Production/ repair manager

** Job title*
* Fabrication Manager

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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 Sr. Fabrication Manager, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of aerospace.

This position contributes to our vision by:

 Develops and monitors the Fabrication, Sub-Assembly & Machining team processes.

 Manages maintenance and practice of safety standards.

 Monitors parts production by implementing new ideas and innovations which will produce quality parts while controlling cost.

 Ensures that all machinery is maintained in safe and good working condition.

 Controls manpower to insure cost centers are properly manned to achieve schedule requirements.

 Provides training and directions to employees.

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. Here we craft excellence together.

** 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's degree in related area (Business, Engineering, etc.) or 6 years related experience.

- At least five (5) years' experience in production processes, machinery, and equipment related to sheet metal fabrication, plastic forming technology, foam and adhesive/upholstery assembly, welding applications, and/or metalworking technology.

- At least two (2) years supervisory experience as a supervisor and/or superintendent in similar related work.

- Must have experience maintaining a flow schedule of parts through the shop.

- Planning experience a plus.

- Must have thorough knowledge of managing (working with people) through effective communications, utilizing basic principles of leading by example, taking the initiative to make things happen, maintain constructive and good relationship with all employees (at all levels), at the same time showing self-confidence and maintaining self-esteem of others.

- Must have thorough knowledge of all aspects of the manual machines, N.C. machining, sheet metal fabrication,…