EDL Technician - Procurement
Safran Group
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Job summary
Safran Seats Gainesville in Texas seeks an EDL Technician - Procurement to define, procure, and secure tooling, materials, and parts needed for aerospace seating programs. You will balance cost, quality, and urgency while coordinating with cross-functional teams.
The role emphasizes ability to analyze needs, manage supplier relationships, and execute timely releases of POs to support development milestones. Strong MS Office skills and manufacturing knowledge are essential.
Qualifications
- Associates Degree or high school diploma or equivalent with 3 years of manufacturing related experience.
- Prefer 1 year of planning or buying related experience.
- Average working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Understanding of manufacturing and materials processes.
Responsibilities
- Ensure tooling, raw material and parts are defined, procured and available to support program schedules.
- Obtain materials and services at the lowest cost while ensuring quality and reliability.
- Monitor shortages and communicate to keep parts on track for builds.
- Drive program status to meet gates for new product launches and inform impacted teams.
- Release and reschedule manufacturing and purchase orders to support testing projects.
Skills
Education
Job description
EDL Technician - Procurement
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.
2026-186391
Production
Supply chain - Procurement officer
EDL Technician - Procurement
Permanent
Employees / Staff
Full-time
A glimpse at the job:
HERE, WE CRAFT EXCELLENCE TOGETHER. At Safran, we believe in sustainable career journeys, collaboration as a cornerstone of innovation, and the freedom to explore diverse career paths. As a [Engineering Development Lab Technicain – Procurement , you'll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of aerospace.
This position contributes to our vision by:
- 5 Ensure all tooling, raw material & parts are defined, procured, and available to support program schedules for Customer Show Seats, PDR, CDR and DEV testing projects.
- Obtains materials and services at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability and urgency of need.
- Monitor and communicate shortages to ensure parts are in process to support the build of Customer Show Seats, PDR, CDR and DEV testing projects.
- Drive program status to meet toll gates for each phase of new product launch to protect customer date, and elevate to impacted functional disciplines if dates compress or violate the program schedule.
- Drives the timely releases and rescheduling of manufacturing and release of purchase orders (MO & POs) to support Customer Show Seats, PDR, CDR and DEV testing projects.
- Competitive salaries
- Paid holidays
- Recognition programs
- Comprehensive benefits
- Retirement (401K) plans with employer match
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Over 300 career paths across global sites
Safran Seats in Gainesville, Texas, plays a big role in making top-notch aircraft seats for airlines around the world. The team here is known for their know-how and dedication to building comfortable, reliable seats for both commercial and business planes. With a focus on quality and new ideas, the Gainesville facility helps keep Safran at the forefront of the aviation seating industry, working closely with airlines and aircraft makers to deliver seats passengers appreciate.
Join Safran Seats. Here we craft excellence together.
At Safran Seats, we value service-oriented team players who demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to adapt to our dynamic, innovative environment.
- Associates Degree or high school diploma or equivalent with 3 years of manufacturing related experience required,
- In addition to meeting the education requirement, prefer 1 year of planning or buying related experience.
- Must have average working knowledge of Microsoft Products to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Must have a good understanding of manufacturing and materials processes.
- 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.
- Innovative & Curious
- Collaborative & Inclusive
- Committed to Safety
- Trustworthy
- Results Focused
- Driven to Excellence
- Powered by Teamwork
This description outlines the general nature and level of work for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary by assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Safran Seats is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. For verification or accommodation requests, please email jeff.guin@safrangroup.com or call 940-363-2068. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Candidates for positions with Safran Seats must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.
based on experience
North America, United States, Texas
Gainesville
Associate Degree
More than 3 years
No
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