Engineering & Operational Excellence Manager

Safran Cabin Inc.; Marysville (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Cabin, Inc. seeks a Manager of Engineering & Operational Excellence to lead Manufacturing Engineering and CI functions, driving robust processes, lean transformations and sustainable improvement across the site.

The role focuses on optimizing performance, safety, quality and cost through engineering excellence, digital manufacturing, and strategic investments, partnering with multiple functions to solve complex challenges.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Continuous Improvement or related industrial functions.
• Minimum 5 years leading multidisciplinary engineering or operational excellence teams.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Manufacturing Engineering and Operational Excellence strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead industrialization, process development, manufacturing readiness, process validation, tooling and manufacturing standards.
• Optimize layouts, material flow, line balancing and manufacturing methods.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, Kaizen, 5S, Visual Management and Value Stream Mapping across the site.
• Identify and prioritize improvement opportunities based on business impact and ROI.
• Manage the portfolio of engineering and continuous improvement projects, ensuring governance and execution.
• Lead automation, digital manufacturing and capital investment initiatives.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Maintenance and Programs to solve complex manufacturing challenges.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, dashboards and performance review routines.
• Drive cost reduction, productivity improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Develop engineering and CI talent while promoting a culture of innovation, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, EHS requirements and corporate standards.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Change management

Project portfolio management

Financial and business acumen

Cross-functional leadership

Coaching and talent development

Decision making based on data

Oral and written communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Manager, Engineering & Operational Excellence, here at Safran Cabin, Inc, will lead the Manufacturing Engineering and Operational Excellence functions to evaluate and develop robust manufacturing processes, optimize operational performance, and drive sustainable continuous improvement across the site.

They will be responsible to own and drive the Manufacturing Engineering and Operational Excellence functions to design, optimize and sustain world-class manufacturing systems, driving safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity and continuous improvement through engineering excellence, lean principles and strategic transformation

Summary of Duties:

• Develop and execute the Manufacturing Engineering and Operational Excellence strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead industrialization, process development, manufacturing readiness, process validation, tooling and manufacturing standards.
• Optimize layouts, material flow, line balancing and manufacturing methods.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, Kaizen, 5S, Visual Management and Value Stream Mapping across the site.
• Identify and prioritize improvement opportunities based on business impact and ROI.
• Manage the portfolio of engineering and continuous improvement projects, ensuring governance and execution.
• Lead automation, digital manufacturing and capital investment initiatives.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Maintenance and Programs to solve complex manufacturing challenges.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, dashboards and performance review routines.
• Drive cost reduction, productivity improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Develop engineering and CI talent while promoting a culture of innovation, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, EHS requirements and corporate standards.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline; Master's degree preferred.

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Continuous Improvement or related industrial functions.
• Minimum 5 years leading multidisciplinary engineering or operational excellence teams.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent preferred.

Computer Skills:

• Basic knowledge Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Other Skills:

• Strategic thinking.
• Change management.
• Project portfolio management.
• Financial and business acumen.
• Cross-functional leadership.
• Coaching and talent development.
• Decision making based on data.
• Effective oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and assignments with attention to detail.
• Problem solving, well organized, detailed oriented and accurate.