Job Description

Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip.

Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of Director, Industrialization you'll play a pivotal part on our Engineering team. The WWS Division Director of Industrialization is responsible for Industrialization and Work Transfer deliverables on all programs and projects, as well as sustaining manufacturing engineering in production, across the division. The selected director will deploy Safran's industrialization standards and support their execution on development projects and programs towards an efficient way to build our products.

This position contributes to our vision by:
•Lead the Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling Engineering and Work Transfer teams for the WWS Division.
•Support the team in developing and executing industrialization plans in accordance with standards and program goals.
•Support the Work Transfer team to execute approved projects and manage the overall Transfer of Work strategy for the division.
•Support the Manufacturing Engineering team in stabilizing and improving existing product lines.
•Coach, mentor and develop the management team.
•Evaluate individual performances and create individual development plans in order to facilitate merit promotions, job transfers, commendations, dismissals, etc.
•Is the bridge between Design Engineering and Manufacturing at Division level and provides feedback and expertise to both groups.
•Lead initiatives to implement new production processes e.g. 3D printing.
•Lead the implementation of Lean principles.
•Lead or assist with site initiatives to drive best practices.
•Deploy Safran Standards and train the teams to them.
•Develop and implement any required business processes and templates for the teams in line with Safran procedures and guidelines.
•Develop, maintain and be accountable for industrialization metrics in line with standard KPI's and communicate performance on a regular basis.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:
•BS in Industrial, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering
•Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience
•Minimum 5 years formal management experience required
Computer Skills
•Proficient with Windows Operating System®, Office XP®
•Knowledge of design software
•Knowledge of MRP/ERP software
Other Skills
•Knowledge and experience with AS9100 required.
•Experience with airworthiness regulations.
•Knowledge and experience working with MRP/ERP systems (preferably high mix, low/medium volume aerospace environment).
•Track record of deployment of assembly lines with complex assemblies.
•Experience executing work transfer projects.
•Knowledge of assembly lines with complex assemblies and /or processes.
•Knowledge of common materials and manufacturing processes used in the aerospace industry.
•Proven troubleshooting skills in primary processes such as mechanical assembly, CNC machining, layup, bonding, electronics assembly.
•Experience with LEAN tools e.g. Valve Stream Mapping (VSM), 5S, pull systems, standardized work. Preferably Lean Six Sigma accreditation Green Belt or Black Belt.
•Strong problem solving skills.

Specialized knowledge
•Experience in industrialization and/or manufacturing engineering
•Experience with Transfer of Work projects
•Leadership experience in Aerospace with direct reports
•Able to manage resource allocation and level load team work
•Project and general management experience
•Collaboration – Establishes collaborative relationships to achieve objectives
•Communication – Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
•Excellent attention to detail
•Self-motivated and multi-tasker

Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)
•Master's degree in Industrial, Aeronautical, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
•Program Management Professional (PMP) certification.
•Knowledge of business finance and cost accounting.
•Knowledge of mechanical and electrical assy.

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

Safran Cabin is #1 worldwide for business and regional aircraft interiors.

Here, you will build your skills and grow with a community of experts to enrich yourself every day.
Here, collaboration is embodied within the diversity of our teams all around the world.
Here, we're cutting our emissions, not your ambitions.

Together, let's shape the sustainable future of aeronautics. Learn more about Safran Cabin!

Why join us?

• 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 employee discounts & rewards 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 $128,110 - $201,310 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.

At Safran Cabin, we 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.

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 Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.