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Manufacturing Engineer- Actuation; H​/F - SAFRAN Electronics & Defense Avionics , LLC

Job in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, 61103, USA
Listing for: AEROCONTACT
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-18
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Process Engineer, Electronics Engineer
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Electronics Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Manufacturing Engineer- Actuation (H/F) - SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE AVIONICS USA, LLC

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés.

Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME. Safran Electronics & Defense propose à ses clients des solutions d'intelligence embarquée leur permettant d'appréhender l'environnement, de réduire la charge mentale et de garantir une trajectoire, même en situation critique, ce dans tous les environnements : sur terre, en mer, dans le ciel ou l'espace.

La société met les expertises de ses 13 000 collaborateurs au service de ces trois fonctions : observer, décider et guider, pour les marchés civils et militaires.

Mission description

At Safran, a global leader in aerospace and defense technology, we don't just build products we design the future of flight. This Manufacturing Engineer position is not a traditional production role; it's a chance to shape and continuously improve our MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) processes for a key existing product line. You'll lead initiatives focused on process documentation, efficiency improvement, and product enhancement while collaborating with cross-functional teams in Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain.

Your work will extend across Safran sites and Integrated Product Teams, contributing both to sustaining current programs and developing the next generation of aerospace innovations. If you're passionate about solving complex problems, driving process excellence, and influencing product evolution, this role offers the platform to make a measurable impact within a company recognized for innovation, collaboration, and global reach.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Reviewing and documenting current MRO processes and identifying opportunities for improvement.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and Quality Assurance on resolving supplier inquiries for information and product defects.
  • Analyzes and modifies product designs in collaboration with other teams such as Design Engineering to assure manufacturability.
  • Develops design, selection, specification, and optimization of the required equipment, fixtures, tooling, gaging, processes, and operations.
  • Determines other technical matters required to make a given product according to the desired volume, timetable, cost, quality level, and other specifications.
  • Includes the monitoring of established processes via data collection for statistical analysis purposes as well as the use of various continuous improvement enablers.
  • May evaluate manufacturing capability and provide technical support at the supply base.
  • Develops procedures for the economical mass production in cooperation with pilot-plant and production departments.
  • Conducts tests and measurements throughout stages of production to determine control over applicable variables; and services, troubleshoots and solves production process problems with processes or equipment already in operation.
  • Reviews field support requirements and recommends tools and test equipment.
  • Determines maintenance and repair materials required for deployment.
  • May make recommendations concerning acquisition and use of new technological equipment and materials.
  • Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications / Experience Needed
  • Requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.
  • A Minimum of 1 year SAP related experience.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in 2D/3D CAD drawing creation/blueprint reading.
Other Requirements
  • This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
  • All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. green card holder), political asylee or refugee.
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