Industrial Engineer 3

Safran Cabin; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Cabin in California is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer III to lead the industrialization of new cabin programs. You will collaborate with design and manufacturing to develop cost-efficient production methods and ensure DFMA compliance.

Responsibilities include creating and maintaining BOMs, routers, and work instructions, establishing cycle times and takt time goals, and mentoring junior engineers while tracking KPI performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in regulated engineering design or production.
• 1 year of technical leadership experience.
• Fluent with ERP systems and CATIA V5 & SmarTeam.
• Experience in aerospace or OEM environments.
• Strong Lean, DFMA, and MTM knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead industrialization plans for new cabin programs.
• Create and maintain BOMs, routers, and standardized work.
• Collaborate with Design/Manufacturing to optimize processes.
• Apply DFMA feedback and propose alternative designs.
• Develop cycle time and takt time targets.
• Maintain KPI metrics and report performance.
• Mentor lower level engineers and provide training.

Skills

Lean principles

Regulatory compliance

Project leadership

Industrial engineering

DFMA knowledge

Manufacturing processes

Reading engineering drawings

Problem-solving

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

SmarTeam

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

The Industrial Engineer 3 supports project management of Cabin industrialization deliverables on all new programs as part of the integrated program team. Responsible for high-level contribution and execution of effective industrialization of each new program. Provide Industrial Engineering expertise and coordination during the development of aircraft interior components. Responsible for determining most cost effective methods to create products. Focal for industrialization on each new program.

• Direct others, provide solutions to complex issues for Cabin industrialization deliverables on new programs as part of the integrated program team.
• Develop and execute Industrialization plans in accordance with Cabin standards and program goals.
• Create, update, and improve the production element of the industrial dossier, mainly Manufacturing Bill of Materials, Routers, Standardized work instructions (including operation's allocated time).
• Provide substantial technical contribution to the Design and Manufacturing teams to develop optimal production processes for each product type.
• Provide feedback for complex issues to Design group for DFMA (design for manufacture and assembly) and propose alternative designs based on knowledge of DFMA.
• Ensure execution of the plan for design, manufacture, and implementation of new tools or prototypes from the tooling engineering teams on the new program.
• Develop Cycle time and Takt Time standards for entire programs or production lines and plans to achieve them.
• Maintain industrialization metrics in line with Cabin standard KPI's and communicate performance on a regular basis.
• Analyze and manage industrial process and product risks during development for complx assignments requiring significant technical expertise.
• Champion and implement Lean principles - Black Belt Level or equivalent.
• Know, understand, and accurately apply regulatory requirements, customer specifications and company specifications for a site or production line.
• Manage machining, assembly lines, BOM creation, line layout concepts for a Cabin BU. Be proficient with most site manufacturing procedures.
• Apply advanced concepts relating to manufacturability to engineering drawing and models.
• In-depth knowledge of assembly line and composites manufacturing.
• Provide help, guidance, and training to lower level engineers as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years related experience in highly regulated engineering design or production environment. with a minimum of 1 year of technical leadership experience.

Computer Skills:

• Fluent with ERP systems.
• Working knowledge of CATIA V5 & Smarteam.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Other Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of CATIA V5 & Smarteam.
• Experience working at an aircraft or other aerospace OEM.
• Deep knowledge of common materials and manufacturing processes used in the aerospace industry.
• Proven ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and models at a system level.
• Use of many LEAN tools.
• Highly developed organization and communication skills.
• Ability to work well independently and cross-functionally without oversight..
• Excellent communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of primary processes like CNC machining, Layup and Crush Core.
• Green Belt Certified.