Job Description

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). In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in Supporting to leads and operators in the assembly and/or fabrication areas. Also, plan, structure and implement manufacturing programs. 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”.

Duties and Responsibilities

Support and Process Improvement: Provide assistance to leads and operators, balance lines, implement procedures, and analyze parts, seat flow, and factory floor layouts for efficiency, applying Lean Manufacturing principles.

Data Analysis and Documentation: Conduct time and motion studies, apply statistical analysis, and create Standard Work Instructions to improve productivity while maintaining quality and FAA compliance.

Training and Development: Train shop personnel on updated processes, including Lean Manufacturing practices and continuous improvement implementations.

Problem Solving and Communication: Address production issues (methods, tooling, sequences) and communicate with engineering and other departments to resolve challenges, propose improvements, and develop new tooling or processes.

Cost Reduction and Process Optimization: Identify and implement labor and cost reduction opportunities, propose and implement new manufacturing methods, and contribute to cost-reduction initiatives.

Planning and Reporting: Assist in capacity planning, workload analysis, and manpower planning; regularly report progress to supervisors and managers on activities and improvements.

Safety and Other Duties: Collaborate with safety personnel to enhance factory conditions and perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Qualification Requirements

A. Education & Qualification:
• B.S. degree in a related technical field (eg: IE, ME, EE) required; or
• Associate degree (in related field) with 3 years related experience; or
• Six (6) years of job-related experience.
B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge:
• Additionally, 2-4 years' related work experience, required.
C. Professional Skills:
• Reporting and Documentation: Capable of preparing clear, well-organized reports.
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Experienced in product design, engineering, tool design, tool fabrication, machinery, and factory methods.
• Mathematics and Analysis: Basic understanding of trigonometry, algebra, statistics, and motion/time study principles.
• Inventory and Production Control: Knowledge of inventory management, product data management, production control, and manufacturing resource planning.
• Software Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office and PC-based tools.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Able to read engineering and facility layout blueprints and diagrams.
• Problem Solving and Improvement: Proven experience in identifying and resolving production issues and facilitating continuous improvement, including Lean Manufacturing and “6S” practices.
• Safety and Ergonomics: Familiar with worker safety policies, ergonomic concepts, and the ability to resolve safety issues in manufacturing.
• Capacity and Workload Planning: Basic knowledge of manpower, capacity planning, workload analysis, and work transfer.
D. Behavioral Skills:
• Collaboration and Interaction: Experience working closely with all levels of manufacturing, including supervision, management, and departments like Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Production to resolve issues.
• Lean Manufacturing Support: Actively support and drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Improvement and Cost Reduction: Initiate projects that lead to labor, material, space, and cost reductions.
• Key Skills: Strong in persuasion, initiative, responsibility, adaptability, autonomy, relationship building, creativity, leadership, negotiation, perseverance, precision, self-confidence, and self-motivation.
• Task Management and Initiative: Comfortable with ambiguity, managing multiple tasks, and leading major initiatives.