Special process Engineer M/F

Safran; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran seeks a Special Process Engineer to support production in Hyderabad, India. You will manage and optimize special processes, including Thermal Spray, Shot Peening, Grit Blasting and Waterjet Cutting, and ensure process stability and continuous improvement.

This role requires PPAP awareness and strong problem-solving abilities. You will define tooling, drive industrial validation, and support customer, regulatory, and internal audits while maintaining thorough technical documentation and

Qualifications

• Experience in Special Processes
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Understand PPAP and quality control
• Plan reading and tolerancing

Responsibilities

• Provide production support for special processes, ensuring stability and continuous improvement.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize special processes; identify and implement improvements.
• Serve as technical expert for Thermal Spray, Shot Peening, Grit Blasting and Waterjet Cutting/Stripping.
• Define tooling requirements and support manufacturing needs.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues; support audits.
• Create and maintain process documentation and standards.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team working

Lean manufacturing

PPAP knowledge

Education

B.Tech/B.E. in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

3DExp

Visio

PowerPoint

Excel

BI tools

Job description

Job details

Special process Engineer M/F

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

2026-187810

Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Industrial engineering - Special processes engineering

Job title

Special process Engineer M/F

Employment type

Permanent

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Provide production support for special processes, ensuring process stability, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Develop, maintain, and optimize special processes while identifying and implementing improvement initiatives.

Serve as the technical expert for Thermal Spray, Shot Peening, Grit Blasting, and Waterjet Cutting/Stripping processes.

Define tooling requirements and develop industrial resource and capability programs to support manufacturing needs.

Diagnose, analyze, and resolve complex technical and production-related issues.

Prepare special process qualification packages and provide technical support during customer, regulatory, and internal process audits.

Propose and implement changes to product definitions, manufacturing methods, and process operating procedures.

Define, coordinate, and execute industrial validation plans for special processes and associated equipment.

Perform detailed product and process data analysis to drive process capability, quality improvements, and operational efficiency.

Create, review, validate, and maintain technical documentation, work instructions, specifications, and process standards.

Ensure effective management, configuration control, and traceability of technical developments within assigned areas of responsibility.

Lead knowledge capitalization and best-practice sharing activities to strengthen technical expertise across the organization.

Challenge and follow the KPI (FTY, OTD, HR, PI) for the department

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

Tools: 3DExp, Visio, PowerPoint, Excel, BI tools

Optimization, Improvement: Root Cause Corrective Action, 8D, Safran Problem Solving, DMAIC, etc…

Norms: PPAP, EN9100, Safran Standards, APQP, TIP

Candidate skills & requirements

• B.Tech / M.Tech in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering
• Experience in Special Processes
• Problem solving, Communication & Team working
• Ensure conformity through PPAP and quality control.
• Mastery of plan reading and tolerancing
• Experience in process development and optimization.
• Strong problem-solving skills and familiarity with lean manufacturing concepts.
• Understanding of PPAP (Production Part Approval Process).

Job location

Job location

Asia, India

City (-ies)

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

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)