Aerospace Change Manager - CM & PLM Lead

Safran S.A.; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran S.A. USA is seeking a Change Manager to support development of Configuration Management in the Seats USA business unit, aligning CMS processes with Safran Group and SST requirements.

You will lead tailoring of CMS and supervise Change Control Board activities. The role involves analyzing contract requirements, defining and maintaining CM plans, coordinating with suppliers, and supporting Windchill PLM deployment.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field or 6 years equivalent experience.
• 5 years of additional work experience in CM or related area; Level 6 CMII certification preferred.
• Experience with PLM systems (CATIA V5, SmarTeam) and knowledge of Boeing/Airbus specifications.
• Strong communication and coordinating skills.

Responsibilities

• Participates in contract requirement analysis for Change Management during bid phase.
• Tailors CMS and OEM/customer requirements and maintains the Configuration Management Plan.
• Manages flow-down of CMS requirements to sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Defines and steers the Configuration Control Board.
• Participates in Master Engineering Reviews.
• Contributes to configuration audits (FCA, PCA).
• Monitors changes in standards and customer/OEM requirements and improves processes.
• Supports Windchill PLM tool implementation.
• Supports Program Managers in observing CM procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Root cause analysis

Project management

Configuration management

Mechanical design practices

Drawing standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in an engineering field

Tools

CATIA V5

SmarTeam

Job description

Safran S.A. USA is seeking a Change Manager to support development of Configuration Management in the Seats USA business unit, aligning CMS processes with Safran Group and SST requirements.

You will lead tailoring of CMS and supervise Change Control Board activities. The role involves analyzing contract requirements, defining and maintaining CM plans, coordinating with suppliers, and supporting Windchill PLM deployment.