Change Manager (Hybrid Remote/Onsite)

Safran

Irving (TX)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Safran Seats, a leading aerospace seating division, seeks a Change Manager to lead Change Management within the Seats USA unit. You will tailor CMS processes, support the Change Control Board, and ensure compliance with Safran, SST, OEM, and QMS requirements.

Initial focus includes deploying CMS across programs and supporting the Windchill PLM tool. Requires a bachelor degree in a related field or 6 years of equivalent experience, plus 5+ years in CM-related roles.

Qualifications

Requires a bachelor degree in mechanical/electrical/mechatronics or related field or 6 years of equivalent experience.
5+ years of work experience beyond education.
CMII certification or ability to obtain it quickly.
Experience with engineering documentation release/approval processes.
Knowledge of CATIA V5/SmarTeam or similar PLM systems.
Aerospace or automotive experience with DMU knowledge.

Responsibilities

Tailor CMS requirements for programs and establish Configuration Management Plans.
Manage flow-down of CM requirements with sub-contractors and suppliers.
Lead and organize the Configuration Control Board and related activities.
Participate in Master Engineering Reviews and configuration audits.
Monitor changes in standards and OEM requirements to improve CMS.
Support Windchill PLM deployment and CM integration with PLM tools.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Configuration management

Problem solving

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field

Tools

CATIA V5

SmarTeam

Job description

Change Manager (Hybrid Remote/Onsite)

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.

With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.

Reference number

2025-167471

Job details

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Architecture and systems engineering - Engineering methods and tools

Job title

Change Manager (Hybrid Remote/Onsite)

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

As a member of the Safran Seats business, you play a major role in teamwork that provides over one million seats to major airlines worldwide. Our commitment to superior quality, comfort and innovation ensure that you can take pride in doing meaningful work that supports the needs of passengers and crews alike.

Occupational Summary (Position Objective & Authorities)

Objective:

The Change Manager is responsible for supporting the development of Configuration Management in Seats USA business unit (SSUSA) with respect to Change Management processes as well as supporting the Change Control Board. Lead the tailoring of Configuration Management System (CMS) processes to ensure proper Change Management for SSUSA in alignment with Safran Group, Seats Company (SST), OEM, and SSUSA QMS requirements. Is accountable and responsible for execution of Change Management for assigned programs. In the initial term, this role will also support the configuration management deployment at SSUSA. Position works under general supervision.

Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

A) Participates in the analysis of contract requirements with respect to Change Management in the bid phase of programs.

B) Tailors the CMS and OEM/customer requiremnts for a program and establishes, implements, and maintains the program Configuration Management Plan.

C) Manages the flow-down of configuration management requirements and ensures follow-up with sub-contractors and suppliers.

D) Defines, organizes, and steers the Configuration Control Board including pre- and post-CCB activities.

E) Participates in Master Engineering Reviews (MER).

F) Performs or contributes to configuration audits (Functional Configuration Audits (FCA), Physical Configuration Audits (PCA)).

G) Monitor and analyze changes in the organizations environment (standards, customer/OEM) which may impact the CMS and develop solutions to improve processes in accordance with such requirements.

H) Work alongside the Configuration Manager to enhance the current Change process, ensuring Configuration rules are adhered to, during the change process flow.

I) Support Program Managers as they develop their programs, ensuring local and global Configuration Management procedures are observed and complied with.

J) Support the implementation of a Windchill based PLM tool. Support relating functions to ensure that CM is effectively developed, applied as a solid foundation to the PLM system.

K) Performs other duties as assigned.

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

SAFRAN is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status

The position is based in Gainesville, TX, with potential access to the employer's Irving satellite office and flexible work arrangements designed to support work-life balance. Depending on business needs and position requirements, eligible employees may be considered for either a 9/80 work schedule or a hybrid onsite/remote work arrangement. Employees must reside within commuting distance of their assigned office location. New employees must complete their first 60 days fully onsite in Gainesville, TX before becoming eligible for consideration for flexible work arrangements or assignment to the Irving satellite office. All arrangements are subject to management approval and may be modified based on business needs.

Candidate skills & requirements

Qualification Requirements

A. Education & Qualification-

Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field such as Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Information or an accepted equivalent or 6 years equivalent related experience in lieu of degree.

B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge-

In addition to meeting the education requirement, requires an additional 5 years of experience.
Level 6 CMII Certified or ability to obtain certification quickly
Working knowledge of engineering documentation release and approval processes.
User of CATIA V5 / SmarTeam (or other PLM systems).
Aerospace or automotive experience with a knowledge of Digital Muckups (DMU).
Knowledge of Boeing and Airbus specifications.

C. Professional Skills-

Requires excellent communication skills that are needed to influence and convince other areas of new requirements or updates to current data
Technical capabilities should include moderately complex problem solving, root cause analysis, mechanical design practices & drawing standards, project management, and configuration management at a moderately complex level.
Ability to plan and think strategically and resolve problems.
Must have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment.
Ability to read and review written communication.
Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.

D. Behavioral Skills-