Manufacturing Engineer 2

Safran S.A.; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran S.A.’s Seats division is seeking a Manufacturing/Industrialization Engineer to oversee product development from concept to production. You will work with engineering, operations, tooling, and other departments to ensure quality and manufacturability.

The role emphasizes DFMA, PFMEA, control plans, and the creation of robust work instructions. Experience with CATIA V5 and Lean/Six Sigma practices is highly valued, with a focus on continuous improvement and collaboration across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical field.
• Six Sigma or lean certification preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage the technical development of a product from conception to production.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, tooling and other departments to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Review and approve or reject engineering drawings according to DFM guidelines.
• Create and maintain detailed work instructions for manufacturing.
• Support production areas during new product launches to address issues quickly.
• Propose design or processing changes to resolve production problems.
• Design and develop processes to meet volume and quality targets.
• Attend design reviews and provide manufacturability feedback.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication in English

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Job description

As a member of Safran Seats, you contribute to providing over one million seats to airlines worldwide, ensuring superior quality, comfort, and innovation. Your role involves collaborating with a team to develop high-value solutions for passengers and crews. Safran is one of the few OEMs offering a comprehensive range of passenger seats, from economy to first class, allowing you to take pride in creating impressive seating options for various needs.

1. Occupational Summary (Position Objective & Authorities)

Objective: Within the manufacturing engineer job description, there are 2 separate job functions. Typically an employee will perform one or the other, not both and under close supervision. Both functions are described within.

2. Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

Main Function Responsibilities:

• i) Manage the technical development of a product from conception to production
• ii) Utilize core tools such as PFMEA, DFMA, control plans, etc.
• iii) Collaborate with engineering, operations, tooling and other departments to resolve issues and improve processes
• iv) Review and approve or reject engineering drawings in accordance with internal DFM guidelines and requirements
• v) Create and maintain detailed work instructions
• vi) Ensure design and process are sufficient to produce the quality of product required by internal and external standards
• vii) Support production areas, fabrication and final assembly, when new product is being launched to quickly address and correct and issues that may arise
• viii) Recommend changes to designs, tolerances, or processing methods to resolve production issues
• ix) Design and develop the process as necessary to produce the product at the volume and quality required
• x) Attend design reviews and provide relevant feedback for manufacturability
• xi) Support engineering as necessary through development phase (collaboration, drawing review, etc.)

For DEV process, Industrialization Leader is responsible for:

• Contributing to and participating in PBS reviews.
• Preparing and presenting Industrialization Reviews to Program Industrial Manager.

3. Qualification Requirements

A. Education & Qualification-

• B.S degree in a related technical field (e.g.: Industrial Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer/Technology, Aeronautics Engineer, or Electrical Engineer) or an Associate degree with 6 years related experience or 12 years of job related experience

B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge-

• Three years of manufacturing experience preferred but not required
• Catia or design modeling a plus
• Six Sigma or lean certification preferred.

C. Professional Skills-

• Must have basic knowledge of production methods, process capabilities, tooling processes, and manufacturing processes
• Must be capable of preparing well-written reports and orderly reports
• Must have basic knowledge of manufacturing and related operations with detailed knowledge of such fields as product design, engineering function, tool design, tool fabrication, ergonomics and EHS, space layout, handling equipment, production machinery and equipment, N/C machinery and equipment, factory methods work, etc…
• Knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing principles preferred
• Strong knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and Operating Systems
• 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.

D. Behavioral Skills-

• Able to work collaboratively with cross functional teams and engage in healthy debate.
• Able to maintain an organized workspace and calendar to keep up with all active assignments.
• Able to approach problems both analytically and creatively to find solutions.

E. Desirable Aspects-

• APQP, D&PFMEA, Control Plan, etc.
• CATIA V.5, CAD Modeling experience
• Problem Solving

*This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship*