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General information

Entity
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 Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.

Reference number
2025-160941

Job details
Domain

Production
Job field / Job profile

Industrial engineering - Industrial methods & digital tools engineering
Job title

Industrial Engineer 3 M/F
Employment type

Permanent
Professional category

Employees / Staff
Part time / Full time

Full-time
Job description

1. Direct others, provide solutions to complex issues for Cabin industrialization deliverables on new programs as part of the integrated program team
2. Develop and execute Industrialization plans in accordance with Cabin standards and program goals
3. Create, update, and improve the production element of the industrial dossier, mainly Manufacturing Bill of Materials, Routers, Standardized work instructions (including operation's allocated time)
4. Provide substantial technical contribution to the Design and Manufacturing teams to develop optimal production processes for each product type
5. Provide feedback for complex issues to Design group for DFMA (design for manufacture and assembly) and propose alternative designs based on knowledge of DFMA.
6. Ensure execution of the plan for design, manufacture, and implementation of new tools or prototypes from the tooling engineering teams on the new program
7. Develop Cycle time and Takt Time standards for entire programs or production lines and plans to achieve them
8. Maintain industrialization metrics in line with Cabin standard KPI's and communicate performance on a regular basis
9. Analyze and manage industrial process and product risks during development for complx assignments requiring significant technical expertise
10. Champion and implement Lean principles - Black Belt Level or equivalent
11. Know, understand, and accurately apply regulatory requirements, customer specifications and company specifications for a site or production line
12. Manage machining, assembly lines, BOM creation, line layout concepts for a Cabin BU. Be proficient with most site manufacturing procedures
13. Apply advanced concepts relating to manufacturability to engineering drawing and models
14. In-depth knowledge of assembly line and composites manufacturing
15. Provide help, guidance, and training to lower level engineers as required
16. Perform all other duties as assigned
But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

The Industrial Engineer 3 supports project management of Cabin industrialization deliverables on all new programs as part of the integrated program team. Responsible for high-level contribution and execution of effective industrialization of each new program. Provide Industrial Engineering expertise and coordination during the development of aircraft interior components. Responsible for determining most cost effective methods to create products. Focal for industrialization on each new program.
Candidate skills & requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
Experience: Minimum 5 years related experience in highly regulated engineering design or production environment. with a minimum of 1 year of technical leadership experience
Computer Skills:
• Fluent with ERP systems
• Working knowledge of CATIA V5 & Smarteam

Other Skills:
• Advanced knowledge of CATIA V5 & Smarteam
• Experience working at an aircraft or other aerospace OEM
• Deep knowledge of common materials and manufacturing processes used in the aerospace industry
• Proven ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and models at a system level
• Use of many LEAN tools
• Highly developed organization and communication skills
• Ability to work well independently and cross-functionally without oversight.
• Excellent communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills
• Strong knowledge of primary processes like CNC machining, Layup and Crush Core
• Green Belt Certified
Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)
• Advanced Catia ability
• Composites Manufacturing
Annual salary

$71,230 - $120,550 USD
Job location
Job location

North America, United States, California
City (-ies)

2641 Airpark Drive CA 93455 Santa Maria

Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years
Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)