Service Engineer

Company overview

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 Helicopter Engines is the world's leading manufacturer of helicopter engines, with more than 75,000 produced since being founded. It offers the widest range of helicopter turbo shafts in the world and has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries.

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Job title
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Service Engineer

Employment type
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Permanent

Professional category
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Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time
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Full-time

Summary of

Job Purpose:

Provides Technical Support to Field Representatives & Customers for Safran HE engines in service – Maintains visibility on Performance & Reliability of Safran HE engines in service.

• Deliver expert-level technical support to Field Representatives and customers through phone consultations, email correspondence, and on-site engagements, ensuring timely resolution of complex issues.
• Draft, validate, and authorize technical agreements under design office delegation, aligning with regulatory standards and engineering best practices.
• Lead root cause investigations for in-service incidents, producing comprehensive analytical reports that inform corrective actions and enhance operational safety.
• Drive continuous improvement in engine maintainability, initiating updates to maintenance procedures that optimize performance and reduce downtime.
• Analyze Health Monitoring data and engine parameters to troubleshoot engine fault codes/issues in-service and/or provide maintenance recommendations as required.
• Perform advanced data analysis on engine removals and reliability metrics to identify systemic trends, propose actionable solutions and support fleet‑wide reliability enhancements.
• Ensure product safety, reliability and improvement through the above-mentioned activities.
• Must have proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Domestic and International
  
  Travel Required:
  
  10%.

Defines project objects and develops procedures, identifies problems, and recommends solutions, requests expenditure. Has authority to act at his own discretion, with short-term review by the Director of Engineering Support. Divulging of confidential and/or sensitive information could lead to damage to the reputation and/or competitive posture of the corporation.

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace/mechanical engineering as a minimum, master's degree preferred, or A&P Mechanic with at least 8 years of relevant experience in the field of Aeronautical Maintenance.
• Good working knowledge in Gas Turbine Engines and/or Helicopter Systems.
• Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to work in a multi-project and cultural environment.
• Confident to present in front of an audience or customers.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral).
• Will be exposed to written or spoken French – familiarity with the French language preferred.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to stand.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

North America, United States, Texas – Grand Prairie

• Minimum education level achieved:
  Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum experience level required:
  More than 5 years.