Methods​/Industrialization Engineer

Methods / Industrialization Engineer

** 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.

Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.

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

** Job field / Job profile*
* Industrial engineering - Industrial methods & digital tools  engineering

** Job title*
* Methods / Industrialization Engineer

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* Employment type

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* Permanent

** Professional category*
* Employees / Staff

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

** Job description*
* 1.

Job Summary

Methods and Industrialization Engineer lead the manufacturing scaling of our aerospace hydraulic systems and components. In this role, will bridge the gap between design engineering and the shop floor, converting assembly and hydraulic schematics, test procedure, ...into robust, repeatable, production workflows. Methods and Industrialization Engineer will focus on optimizing cleaning, assembly and test methods while meeting AS9100 regulatory standards.

2. Essential Job Functions

- New Product Introduction (NPI):
Lead the industrial transfer of aerospace components

- Process Industrialization:
Lead the manufacturing launch of hydraulic components (valves, actuators, pumps, manifolds).

- Methods & Time Optimization:
Conduct time-motion studies, balance assembly sequences, and design ergonomic workstations to reduce cycle times and eliminate assembly bottlenecks.

- Cleanroom & Contamination Control:
Establish and monitor strict production methods to prevent particulate contamination, ensuring compliance with aerospace hydraulic cleanliness standards.

- Tooling & Test Rig Integration:
Define specifications, validate, and commission custom jigs, fixtures, and high-pressure hydraulic test equipment (Proof/Burst testing, functional testing).

- Standardization:
Author and maintain detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), production routings, and visual work instructions using PLM/CAD models.

- Continuous Improvement:
Lead root-cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone) for shop floor failures, internal scrap, or test failures, implementing PFMEA to mitigate future risks.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner with Design Engineering to ensure product manufacturability and work directly with Quality and Production teams to solve day-to-day manufacturing deviations.

** But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)*
* 3. Travel Requirements

Up to 30% travel, including Rockford, IL and other locations.

4. Physical Demands

Primarily office based, occasional repair floor. Requires computer use, communication, and close range visual tasks. May lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally.

5. Work Environment

Office and repair center settings. Office noise is low; repair floor may require hearing protection and steal toe shoes.

6. Industry Experience

Aerospace industry experience preferred but not required.

7. Continuous Improvement

- Track KPIs for reliability, availability, maintainability, and support cost.

- Lead root cause and corrective action activities.

- Implement best practices to reduce lifecycle cost and enhance support maturity.

** Candidate skills & requirements*
* 8. Required Competencies

Education & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.

- Experience:

3 to 6 years of manufacturing engineering experience, with a direct focus on aerospace hydraulic, pneumatic, or high-pressure fluid systems.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Deep understanding of precision assembly tolerances, metal finishing, O-ring/seal installation, and automated hydraulic test setups.

- Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) data.

- Solid foundation in AS9100 quality management systems, non-conformance management (MRB), and aerospace traceability requirements.

Leadership & Professional Skills

- Program and stakeholder management.

- Supportability engineering expertise.

- Analytical decision making and continuous improvement mindset.

- Cross functional collaboration and customer relationship management.

** Annual salary*
* Based on the…