What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Engineering position at Safran?
Job description
Summary of Duties:
- Responsible for preparing cost estimates at the proposal phase and during the course of their projects
- Plans and directs the work of the highly skilled design engineers to achieve product objectives
- Owns all engineering deliverables from conceptual design, to development, qualification and sustaining engineering
- Provide efficient engineering production support to all Santa Maria's cross-functional departments
- Ensures all engineering deliverables are completed on schedule and on budget for all projects/programs of their product-line responsibility
- Promote cost awareness through BOM management and manufacturing decision making
- Works closely and constructively with other departments within the FTF&C Division and Cabin Central Engineering to gain consensus on the best lessons learnt and practices for each engineering issue
- Drive commonality of designs and parts across programs per Chrief Engineers' guidelines from FTF&C Division and/or Cabin Central Engineering
- Prepare summary reports and KPI metrics of design processes for internal management and the customer
- Responsible for preparing design cost estimates at the proposal phase and during the course of projects
- Collaborate with organization department and Safran leadership to find cost-effective design solutions
- Recruits, hires, trains staff, evaluates employee performance, and recommends or initiates promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action
- Other duties may be assigned
- Must be located full-time in Santa Maria, CA
Complementary description
Job Summary:
The Manager, Engineering owns Engineering product-line(s) of current and future mdium to low-complexity projects and/or programs, in terms of scope, schedule, cost, Engineering Resources and Engineering Deliverables. Medium to low complexity projects or programs is defined as the Santa Maria product-lines (i.e. Front Row Monuments, ECOS® Bins and Business Jets peripherals), that undergo a partial or limited Safran Prompt/Develop gated process in design and development, industrialization and qualification testing. The Manager, Engineering owns and manages all programs/projects to his or hers Product Responsibility, including planning and direct the work of the highly skilled Engineers to achieve project objectives, monitor scheduling and product-line resources to meet/exceed business objectives and goals, a full design intent, development, industrialization and qualification testing.
The Manager, Engineering is also responsible for their product-line resources, organizational structure and alignment with customer and business needs.
This position reports to the FTF&C Division-level VP of Engineering.
Job requirements
Education: BS Degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent in a related field (e.g. mechanical) required
Experience: 8 years related experience in aerospace or mechanical engineering design with a minimum of 5 year of technical leadership or management of technical people experience.
Computer Skills:
- Working knowledge of CATIA V5. Other parametric CAD systems are acceptable.
- Working knowledge of SmarTeam. Other PLM systems are acceptable.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience working with OEM is highly preferred.
- Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Strong knowledge of common materials and manufacturing processes used in the aerospace industry
- Experience coaching and managing a team of engineers including conducting annual performance reviews
- Business acumen to assist in establishing budgets, providing program health metrics to management, make recommendations for resourcing programs
- Strong communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to motivate team efforts to accomplish goals
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions per Safran SPS
- Ability to develop, implement and monitor corrective action plans per Safran SPS
Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)
- Familiarity with ERP systems
- Knowledge of databases
At Safran, 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
“The expected salary range for this positions is between $104,200 - $163,700 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.”
Specificity of the job
Safran Cabin headquarters are in Huntington Beach, California, with a global presence of over 10,000 employees at 39 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.
Safran's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goes beyond our facility walls. We value and support the communities where we live and work. One of Safran's values and CSR pillar is Corporate Citizenship that helps drive economic, social and cultural progress by sharing our gifts with those around us.
- 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, and more! ting diversity throughout our companies.
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 76,800 employees and sales of 15,3 billion euros in 2021 and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran was ranked as the world's third best employer in its sector by Forbes magazine in 2021.
Safran Cabin is a world leader in fully integrated cabin interiors, catering systems and cargo equipment.
Bachelor's Degree
More than 8 years
Salary : $104,200 - $163,700
