Manufacturing Engineering Manager

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POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions.

We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success.

For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list).

Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, We did that .

In the role of Manufacturing Engineering Manager you'll play a pivotal part on our Industrialization Department team.

This position contributes to our vision by :

• Managing the Manufacturing Engineering team in the sustaining engineering of the production lines, supporting the Operations teams in accomplishing key performance metrics in safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Supporting continuous improvement efforts of the production floor, implementing Lean fundamentals of 5S and visual management, and on projects that increase productivity and efficiencies, rate improvement, quality improvement, and cost reduction.
• Supporting new product development, working with the Industrialization teams, and other functional teams, in the definition of manufacturability from engineering designs to the definition of process flows, layouts, tooling / testing needs, cost, and its integration to the production floor.
• Using knowledge and expertise to support the team with critical deliverables of the Industrialization dossier, such as the Manufacturing Bill of Materials, Routers, and Standardized work instructions.
• Leading and providing feedback on improvements on ease of manufacturing, error-proofing, optimization of cost, and time to manufacture products for the site.
• Ensuring that review of engineering drawings and 3D models for manufacturing / assembly takes place effectively and providing feedback and expertise to the Engineering team for DFMA (design for manufacture and assembly).
• Identifying and justifying capital expense as needed to support sustaining engineering, continuous improvement, and new product introductions.

Safran Cabin headquarters are in Huntington Beach, California, with a global presence of over 11,000 employees at 36 sites.

Site locations are in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Germany, France, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Tunisia and Thailand.

Safran Cabin serves over 400 airlines and leasing companies globally and delivers to all airframe OEM manufacturers with a heritage spanning over 80 years in the industry.

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• Your Career : Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you.
• Your Development : Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications.
• Your Benefits : Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, Safran Perks with BenefitHub Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products / services and more!
• Management roles may be eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.(Bonus eligible positions only).

The expected salary range for this position is between $129,780 - $144,200 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.

At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex / gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability / medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment.

Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes :

• Team oriented
• Process focused
• Open & honest communication
• Quality minded
• Ability to persevere and honor commitments
• Recognizes success
• Executes with urgency
• Creates solutions
• Customer focused in everything we do

Job Requirements : Education :

Education :

Bachelor's degree in an engineering field (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering)

Experience :

Minimum 8+ years of related experience in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing engineering

Preferred Skills and Experience :

Master's Degree in an engineering field is a plus

Experiences in a manufacturing industry, preferably Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial, Electronics

Knowledge of electro-mechanical products and systems, mechanical and electrical assembly

Knowledge of composites manufacturing processes and associated tooling

Knowledge of mechanical and electrical tooling and testing equipment

Knowledge of computer applications such as Power BI, MES, LabView.

Prior direct team management experience

Certified Green or Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma

Broad knowledge of manufacturing constraints and a strong understanding of phase-gated processes.

Computer Skills :

Knowledge of CAD modeling applications such as SolidWorks, Catia, AutoCAD

Proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project)

Knowledge of ERP systems software

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position.

The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.

Traveling may be required.

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