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VIE - Operational Excellence Project Coordinator

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Grand Prairie, TX, USA
Posted on Sep 12, 2025

VIE - Operational Excellence Project Coordinator

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Company : Safran Helicopter Engines Job field : Manufacture / assembly and repair Location : Grand Prairie , Texas , United States Contract type : VIE Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Master Degree Required experience : First experience Professional status : Employees / Staff
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Job Description

"Operational Excellence Project Coordinator will help Safran HE USA succeed in :
- Ramping up MRO and OEM Production
- Strengthening competitiveness and financial performance
- Excelling in Customer Satisfaction offering the best support in the industry to all customers with safe, on quality, cost effective and on-time services"

As an Operational Excellence Project Coordinator, your primary role will be to support various Individual Operating Units (IOUs) in their journey to enhance operational efficiency, achieve quality goals, and foster continuous improvement.

The following duties and responsibilities are aligned with the priorities outlined for the role:
1. Support the Achievement and Sustaining of 3S in All Areas
2. Help Develop QRQC Maturity Across Operating Units
3. Support in Reducing Export of Non-Quality and Cost of Non-Quality (CoNQ)
4. Enhance Operational Excellence and Competitiveness
5. Improve Planning and Scheduling Processes/Tools
6. Improve Reliability of Deliveries in a Challenged Supply Chain Environment
7. Support Operating Units with One Safran Waves and RampUp Workshops

Job Requirements

This internship offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the operational excellence journey of various Operating Units and develop valuable skills in project coordination and continuous improvement.

Proficiency in English is essential.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Required Skills and Competencies :

- Master's Degree in Engineering school
- Understanding of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies.
- Proficiency in data analysis and performance tracking, with the ability to generate actionable insights.
- Problem-solving and root cause analysis skills, particularly in the context of quality and operational efficiency.
- Strong communication and presentation skills to facilitate workshops and report progress to stakeholders.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment and manage multiple priorities effectively."

Company Information

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 Helicopter Engines is the world's leading manufacturer of helicopter engines, with more than 75,000 produced since being founded. It offers the widest range of helicopter turboshafts in the world and has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries.

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2709 Forum Drive TX 75052

Grand Prairie

Texas United States

100,000
employees worldwide
27
Number of countries where Safran is located
35
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