Aerospace EDL Procurement Technician

Safran S.A.; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid holidays

401K with employer match

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Career paths across global sites

Job summary

Safran Seats in Gainesville, Texas, is hiring an Engineering Development Lab Technician – Procurement to shape aerospace seating programs. You will define, procure, and ensure materials are available for Show Seats, PDR, CDR and DEV testing, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

This role emphasizes cost-conscious sourcing, timely material releases, and close attention to schedule milestones. Candidates should have an associates degree or high school diploma with manufacturing experience

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or high school diploma with 3 years of manufacturing-related experience.
• Prefer 1 year of planning or buying experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Define, procure, and ensure tooling, raw materials, and parts are available for show seats and testing projects.
• Source materials at low cost while maintaining quality and reliability.
• Monitor shortages and communicate material status to keep production on schedule.
• Release and reschedule MO/POs to support testing projects.

Skills

Procurement planning

Material sourcing

MS Office

Education

Associate's Degree or high school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Safran Seats in Gainesville, Texas, is hiring an Engineering Development Lab Technician – Procurement to shape aerospace seating programs. You will define, procure, and ensure materials are available for Show Seats, PDR, CDR and DEV testing, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

This role emphasizes cost-conscious sourcing, timely material releases, and close attention to schedule milestones. Candidates should have an associates degree or high school diploma with manufacturing experience