Lead Mechanic - Nacelle Production & OSS Support

Safran S.A.; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Nacelles in Mobile, Alabama, seeks a Podding Team Lead to oversee daily operations of the Podding/OSS FAL Support team, ensuring safe, compliant nacelle maintenance and engine integration activities in alignment with FAA and SAFRAN standards.

You will allocate work to 5–8 A&P licensed mechanics, coordinate with planning, supply chain, engineering and quality, and drive improvements to meet production schedules while maintaining quality.

Qualifications

• Oversee daily operational leadership of Podding/OSS FAL Support team.
• Experience leading 5–8 A&P licensed mechanics.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with FAA and SAFRAN standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day execution of kitting, podding, cleaning, inspection, assembly and OSS FAL Support.
• Assign work to mechanics based on qualifications, workload priorities, shift coverage, and schedule to meet on-time targets.
• Monitor workflow, remove bottlenecks, and escalate issues to optimize shopfloor operations.
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies, Podding Station Manuals, Quality policies, FAA regulations, and SAFRAN process standards.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to mechanics; ensure accessibility of technical data for Podding; support troubleshooting at Airbus FAL.
• Review and validate work; ensure documentation accuracy and compliance with Safran Nacelle requirements.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Planning to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Coordinate personnel work hours, time off, shift schedules, and overtime to meet customer requirements.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.

Skills

Team leadership

A&P licensed

Operations management

Process improvement

Communication

Safety compliance

Planning & scheduling

Education

Vocational/Trade School

Tools

ERP systems (Epicor/SAP)

MS Office suite

Job description

Safran Nacelles in Mobile, Alabama, seeks a Podding Team Lead to oversee daily operations of the Podding/OSS FAL Support team, ensuring safe, compliant nacelle maintenance and engine integration activities in alignment with FAA and SAFRAN standards.

You will allocate work to 5–8 A&P licensed mechanics, coordinate with planning, supply chain, engineering and quality, and drive improvements to meet production schedules while maintaining quality.