Safran

Manufacturing Engineer

Safran$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
  • 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing and/or quality processes
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
  • Strong problem-solving skills, particularly in root cause analysis
  • Ability to interpret blueprints and technical documentation
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills across functions

Responsibilities

  • Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to optimize processes
  • Analyze customer specifications to integrate requirements into manufacturing
  • Collaborate with engineering and leadership to meet business objectives
  • Design and improve process layouts and workstations
  • Support new program introductions with cost hour development and analysis
  • Resolve manufacturing process issues using structured problem-solving techniques
  • Promote safety and contribute to health, safety, and environmental initiatives

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries
  • Paid holidays
  • Recognition programs
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Retirement (401K) plans with employer match
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Tuition assistance
  • Over 300 career paths across global sites
Full Job Description
Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Industrial engineering - Industrial methods & digital tools engineering

Job title

Manufacturing Engineer

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

A glimpse at the job:

Applying Lean and Six Sigma principles to optimize manufacturing processes and improve cost, quality, and delivery
Analyzing customer specifications and flowing requirements into manufacturing processes and documentation
Partnering with product engineering, manufacturing leadership, and support teams to achieve business unit objectives
Designing and improving process layouts, workstations, tooling, and fixtures to enhance product flow and operator performance
Supporting new program introductions through standard cost hour development and manufacturing cost analysis
Resolving manufacturing process issues using structured problem-solving and root cause analysis techniques
Supporting a strong safety culture by adhering to safe work practices and contributing to health, safety, and environmental initiatives

What we offer:
Competitive salaries
Paid holidays
Recognition programs
Comprehensive benefits
Retirement (401K) plans with employer match
Professional development opportunities
Tuition assistance
Over 300 career paths across global sites

Work Culture:
At Safran, we foster a respectful and inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued. We support sustainable career journeys and encourage employees to explore multiple paths for growth. Collaboration is essential to our success, and we are committed to helping every team member thrive. We engage with our communities through educational programs, outreach initiatives, and career events, inspiring future talent to join our mission. Join Safran Electrical & Power, where you can look to the skies and say "we did that."

Candidate skills & requirements

At Safran Electrical & Power, we value service-oriented team players who demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to adapt to our dynamic, innovative environment.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing and/or quality processes
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
Strong problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
Ability to interpret blueprints and technical documentation
Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functions

Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:
Innovative & Curious
Collaborative & Inclusive
Committed to Safety
Trustworthy
Results Focused
Driven to Excellence
Powered by Teamwork

Highlights from our facility:
As the North American headquarters for Safran Electrical & Power, the Denton, Texas facility brings together a diverse team committed to crafting excellence. Here, we innovate smarter electrical solutions for a better flight-together. Recognized with honors such as the Northrop Grumman Supplier Performance Excellence Award, Sikorsky Elite Supplier, and Boeing Supplier of the Year, we are proud to lead in quality and innovation. Located in the heart of North Texas, Denton offers a vibrant arts and music scene and is home to two major universities!

Discover Safran through our videos: https://www.safran-group.com/videos/safran-corporate.

This description outlines the general nature and level of work for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary by assignment or group.

Annual salary

Based on Experience

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Texas

City (-ies)

Denton

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

Yes

About Safran

Safran is a French multinational aerospace and defense company. It designs, manufactures, and sells aircraft engines, rocket engines, and other aerospace components. Safran is also involved in the defense industry, producing optronics, avionics, and other defense systems. The company has partnerships with several other aerospace and defense companies, including General Electric and Boeing. Safran has operations in over 60 countries and employs over 95,000 people.
Learn more about Safran
Size
95,000 employees
Industry

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