Production Supervisor M/F

Safran; India; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran in India seeks a Production Supervisor with 5-6 years of aerospace manufacturing experience. You will oversee processing of Thermal Spray, Waterjet Cutting, Ultrasonic Shot Peening and Precision Grinding, ensuring quality, traceability, and continuous improvement. The role involves close collaboration with Quality, Engineering and Maintenance teams.

The ideal candidate will monitor process parameters, support FAI and audits, and drive Lean initiatives in a regulated aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with aerospace special processes and GD&T.
• Hands-on with one or more listed processes (Thermal Spray, Waterjet, USP, or grinding).
• Strong data handling, documentation discipline, and process capability awareness.

Responsibilities

• Produce and monitor aerospace special processes per specifications.
• Maintain process records, routing sheets, and traceability.
• Support continuous improvement, CAPA, and root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering and Maintenance teams.

Skills

Thermal Spray

Waterjet Cutting

Ultrasonic Shot Peening

Precision Grinding

Process Control

Aerospace Quality

GD&T

FMEA/CAPA

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

SAP ERP

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Production Supervisor M/F

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Aircraft Engines designs, manufactures and markets, either independently or in partnership, civil and military aircraft engines delivering the highest levels of performance, reliability and environmental responsibility. Through CFM International*, the company is notably the world leader in propulsion systems for short- and medium-haul commercial aircraft.

*CFM International is a 50/50 joint venture between Safran Aircraft Engines and GE Aerospace.

Reference number

2026-187054

Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Manufacture assembly and repair - Additive manufacturing

Job title

Production Supervisor M/F

Employment type

Permanent

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented engineer with 5-6 years of industrial experience in aerospace manufacturing special processes. The candidate will be responsible for supporting production activities, process control, data preparation, quality compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives related to Thermal Spray, Waterjet Cutting, Ultrasonic Shot Peening, and Precision Grinding operations.

Key Responsibilities:

# Production & Process Execution

# Execute and monitor aerospace special processes in compliance with approved process specifications, work instructions, customer requirements, and quality standards.

# Support daily production activities related to:

Thermal Spray Coating

Waterjet Cutting

Ultrasonic Shot Peening (USP)

Precision Grinding

# Ensure process parameters are maintained within specified limits and recorded accurately.

# Assist in machine setup, process qualification, and process optimization activities.

# Support First Article Inspection (FAI) and production validation activities.

Process Control & Documentation

# Prepare and maintain manufacturing dossiers, process records, routing sheets, and production documentation.

# Generate and update process instructions, setup sheets, control plans, and operational standards.

# Ensure complete traceability of parts and process records as per aerospace requirements.

# Maintain production and quality data in ERP/MES systems.

Data Preparation & Reporting:

# Prepare production reports, KPI dashboards, performance metrics, and management presentations.

# Perform data collection, analysis, and trend monitoring to support operational decision-making.

# Develop and maintain spreadsheets, trackers, and databases using Microsoft Excel.

# Support root cause analysis through statistical data interpretation and reporting.

Quality & Compliance:

# Ensure compliance with aerospace standards, customer requirements, Nadcap requirements, and internal quality procedures.

# Participate in internal audits, process audits, and customer audits.

# Support non-conformance investigations and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

# Assist in process capability studies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Continuous Improvement

# Identify opportunities for cycle-time reduction, process enhancement, cost optimization, and productivity improvement.

# Participate in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen activities.

Support implementation of best practices and operational excellence initiatives.

Cross-functional Coordination

# Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams.

# Support engineering teams during industrialization and process transfer projects.

# Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding process performance and production status.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Preferred Industry Experience:

Aerospace Manufacturing

Aviation Components Manufacturing

Turbine Engine Components

Precision Engineering Industry

Special Process Facilities approved to aerospace standards

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Production schedule adherence

Process compliance and audit performance

Quality and defect reduction

Productivity improvement initiatives

Documentation accuracy and traceability compliance

On-time reporting and data accuracy

Continuous improvement project implementation

Candidate skills & requirements

Required Technical Skills:

Special Process Knowledge

Hands-on experience in at least three of the following:

Thermal Spray Coating (APS, HVOF, Plasma Spray preferred)

Waterjet Cutting

Ultrasonic Shot Peening

Precision Grinding

Process parameter monitoring and control

Aerospace manufacturing practices and quality requirements:

Quality & Manufacturing

Interpretation of engineering drawings and GD&T.

Understanding of aerospace quality systems and documentation.

Knowledge of inspection methods, process capability, and root cause analysis.

Familiarity with FMEA, Control Plans, 5 Why, Fishbone Analysis, and CAPA methodologies.

Computer & Data Skills:

Strong proficiency in:

Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Charts, Data Analysis)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Data preparation, reporting, dashboard creation, and KPI tracking

ERP/MES systems (SAP preferred)

Desired Competencies:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent attention to detail and documentation discipline.

Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Ability to work in a regulated aerospace manufacturing environment.

Result-oriented approach with a continuous improvement mindset.

Good organizational and planning skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and production demands.

Job location

Asia, India

City (-ies)

Aviation SEZ Limited, Shamshabad Mandal, Ranga Reddy Dist, 500108 Hyderabad

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years

Additional Languages preferred

English (Intermediate)