Industrial Engineer 3 M/F

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

Job summary

Safran S.A. is seeking an experienced Industrialization Engineer to lead cabin production development. You will guide the design-to-manufacture process, ensuring plans meet Cabin standards and program goals while optimizing manufacturing methods.

Role requires strong CATIA V5 & SmarTeam proficiency, experience in aerospace, and a proven track record in regulated environments. Expect hands-on leadership, collaboration across teams, and continuous improvement through Lean tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years related experience in highly regulated engineering design or production environment with at least 1 year in technical leadership.
• Experience in aerospace or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Advanced knowledge of CATIA V5 & SmarTeam; ability to read and interpret complex drawings and models.

Responsibilities

• Direct others and provide solutions for cabin industrialization deliverables on new programs.
• Develop and execute industrialization plans aligned with Cabin standards and program goals.
• Create and maintain the production element of the industrial dossier (BOMs, Routers, standard work instructions).
• Contribute technically to Design and Manufacturing to optimize production processes.
• Provide DFMA feedback to Design and propose alternative designs.
• Manage tooling, prototypes, and new-tool implementation with tooling engineering teams.
• Develop cycle time and takt time standards for programs or lines.
• Maintain industrialization metrics and report performance.
• Apply Lean tools and principles across production lines.

Skills

Lean principles

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

SmarTeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

1. Direct others, provide solutions to complex issues for Cabin industrialization deliverables on new programs as part of the integrated program team
2. Develop and execute Industrialization plans in accordance with Cabin standards and program goals
3. 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)
4. Provide substantial technical contribution to the Design and Manufacturing teams to develop optimal production processes for each product type
5. Provide feedback for complex issues to Design group for DFMA (design for manufacture and assembly) and propose alternative designs based on knowledge of DFMA.
6. Ensure execution of the plan for design, manufacture, and implementation of new tools or prototypes from the tooling engineering teams on the new program
7. Develop Cycle time and Takt Time standards for entire programs or production lines and plans to achieve them
8. Maintain industrialization metrics in line with Cabin standard KPI's and communicate performance on a regular basis
9. Analyze and manage industrial process and product risks during development for complx assignments requiring significant technical expertise
10. Champion and implement Lean principles - Black Belt Level or equivalent
11. Know, understand, and accurately apply regulatory requirements, customer specifications and company specifications for a site or production line
12. Manage machining, assembly lines, BOM creation, line layout concepts for a Cabin BU. Be proficient with most site manufacturing procedures
13. Apply advanced concepts relating to manufacturability to engineering drawing and models
14. In-depth knowledge of assembly line and composites manufacturing
15. Provide help, guidance, and training to lower level engineers as required
16. 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