Industrial Engineer

Industrial Engineer

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Industrial Engineer

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Safran is an international high‑technology group operating in the aviation, defense and space markets, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024. Safran Aerosystems, a subsidiary, is a leader in aircraft and helicopter safety and the decarbonization of aviation.

Production

Industrial engineering – Assembly processes engineering

Permanent, Full‑time

Staff position with primary concern for process design and improvement in a FAA Repair Station environment. The engineer will use knowledge and experience to develop a robust quality system to meet turnaround time requirements while achieving world‑class quality levels.

Contributions to quality: providing tooling, work instructions, and capital equipment; participation in ISO 9001/AS 9110 implementation, Process Action Teams, and customer audits.

Language skills: ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; ability to present information and respond to questions.

Mathematical skills: probability and statistical inference, Six Sigma problem solving, Gage R&R, ANOVA, Design of Experiments, Control Charts, and Process Capability.

Education and experience:

Bachelor’s engineering degree from a four‑year college or university;
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt a plus.

Reasoning ability: define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

Essential requirements: work predominantly seated; standing, walking, talking, and hearing required; exposure to moving parts, fumes, airborne particles, and loud noise; regular attendance essential.

Licenses, certificates, and registrations: certification through American Society for Quality (Quality Engineer, Green/Black Belt) preferred but not required.

Communication skills: generate written communication, strong oral communication, and presentation skills.

Requires long periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. Must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Vision: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Computer skills: spreadsheets, word processing, flowcharting, CAD, Minitab, and databases.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status. SAU is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e‑mail  SAU is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled | Drug Free Workplace.

$83,000 – $93,000 annually

North America, United States, California, Los Angeles (6734 Valjean Avenue, 91406)

Minimum education level achieved:
Bachelor’s Degree.

Minimum experience level required:
More than 3 years.

Additional languages preferred:
English (Fluent).

ITAR Controlled Position:
Yes (requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency).