Product Support Specialist

Safran Electrical & Power; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Electrical & Power in Sarasota, FL is seeking a Product Support Specialist to serve as a technical and training resource for manufacturing employees. The role will spend about 80% of time building product knowledge and 20% supporting training and technical activities to uphold safety, efficiency, and quality.

This permanent, full-time position requires a High School Diploma or GED and more than 3 years in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Work on the production floor to meet productivity and efficiency goals.
• Conduct training on work instructions, SOPs, and manufacturing processes.
• Support onboarding and qualification of new employees.
• Assist employees in understanding product requirements, process standards, and quality expectations.
• Maintain training records and provide Supervisors all necessary items for any level changes.
• Assist in developing and updating training materials, job aids, and visual work instructions.
• Act as a resource for employees requiring clarification on processes, procedures, or work instructions.
• Assist employees in locating the tools, documentation, and resources needed to perform tasks.
• Support process changes and document control.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Support CAPAs and audit preparation.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Reading blueprints

Quality systems

MS Office

Training others

Manufacturing processes

Written and verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Safran Electrical & Power

Product Support Specialist

Company: Safran Electrical & Power

Job Field: Manufacture / assembly and repair

Location: Sarasota , Florida , United States

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Duration: Full-time

Required Degree: High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Required Experience: More than 3 years

Professional Status: Technician

Salary: N/A

# 2026-185017

Job Description

Summary: The Production Support Specialist serves as a technical and training resource for manufacturing employees. This role supports daily production operations by providing training, assisting with process-related questions, helping employees access necessary resources, and promoting adherence to standard work. To maintain product knowledge and remain closely connected to production operations, the Production Support Specialist will spend approximately 80% of their time building product and 20% of their time supporting training and technical activities. This balance ensures the specialist remains proficient in manufacturing processes while effectively supporting employee development and operational excellence.

The Production Support Specialist is not a supervisory position and does not perform employee management, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, scheduling, or work direction. The primary purpose of the role is to help employees perform their jobs safely, efficiently, and in compliance with established processes and quality requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work on the production floor and maintain proficiency in assigned manufacturing processes while meeting established productivity and efficiency expectations.
• Conduct training on work instructions, standard operating procedures, and manufacturing processes.
• Support onboarding and qualification of new employees.
• Assist employees in understanding product requirements, process standards, and quality expectations.
• Maintain training records and provide Supervisors all necessary items for any level changes.
• Assist in developing and updating training materials, job aids, and visual work instructions.
• Act as a resource for employees requiring clarification on processes, procedures, or work instructions.
• Assist employees in locating the tools, documentation, and resources needed to perform assigned tasks.
• Assist with implementation and communication of process changes.
• Support document control and ensure current documentation is available at point of use.
• Assist Supervisor in maintaining visual management systems and production boards (i.e. QRQC).
• Participate in Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Support implementation and sustainment of approved process improvements.
• Assist with production issue resolution through established escalation channels.
• Support the implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Support audit preparation and compliance activities.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.
• Must be willing to work overtime as necessary.
• Additional work as necessary by the business.

Job Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts and tool sets as they relate to production processes and improvements.
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing technologies and processes.
• Quality systems and process compliance.
• High proficiency in reading drawings / blueprints / test specifications.
• Ability to carry out written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge and experience in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to effectively train employees on product operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, industrial or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience delivering on-job-training.
• Understanding of diverse manufacturing processes such as winding and/or assembly.
• Ability to make intuitive leaps in applying technologies that present opportunities.
• Highly versatile, able to shift gears easily from problem solving manufacturing processes to transactional process.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• NONE

Physical Demands

• Stationary 40% / Mobility 60%

Work Environment

• 20% office or computer work / 80% working production Line

But what else?

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status.

Safran Electrical and Power is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 941-210-8648. We will decide on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.

As the world leader in aeronautical electrical systems, Safran Electrical & Power is a key player in the electrification of aircraft equipment and electric and hybrid propulsion. With expertise across the onboard energy chain, the company designs and delivers innovative, optimized and modular architectures and solutions.

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