Production Lead Mechanic

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

Published 09.01.2026 Company : Safran Nacelles Job field : Manufacture / assembly and repair Location : Mobile , Alabama , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Vocational/Trade School Required experience : More than 5 years Professional status : Employees / Staff Spoken language(s) : English Fluent Salary range : TBDPublished 09.01.2026Job DescriptionThe Podding Team Lead is responsible for daily operational leadership of the Podding/OSS FAL Support team at Safran Nacelles Services Americas, a 42,000 square feet modern Engine Intergration facility. This role ensures safe, compliant, quality, and efficient execution of nacelle maintenance and engine integration activities to include FAL OSS Support. In alignment with SAFRAN standards, FAA regulations, customer requirements, and internal operational targets. The Podding/ OSS Team Leader is the front-line leader overseeing mechanics, allocating resources, coordinating with planning and supply chain, engineering, and quality departments to meet Production schedules and support OSS activity while ensuring quality standards are being met.Job Requirements• Enjoy working in a dynamic, high-stakes environment.• Efficiently manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and maintain perspective.• Demonstrate strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.• Demonstrated interpersonal skills in working and communicating effectively with all levels in the organization.• Excellent people skills, good communicator, empathy, active listener• High level of attention to detail.• Demonstrated proficiency with reporting, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), ERP systems (Epicor, SAP, or similar), and general technical data.• Knowledge of aviation maintenance and/or manufacturing processes.• Understands and can comply with the FAA and EASA return to service requirements• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions accurately, including the reading and interpretation of technical maintenance instructions• Proficient and comfortable with loading/unloading transportation trucks, including usage of forklifts and pallet jacks.• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorshipBut what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)Essential Functions/Responsibilities1. Operational Leadership• Oversee day to day execution of kitting, podding, cleaning, inspection, assembly and OSS FAL Support to include tasks for nacelles and delivery.• Assign work to mechanics based on qualifications, workload priorities, shift coverage, and shop planning schedule to meet on-time delivery targets• Monitor workflow progress, remove bottlenecks, and escalate issues as needed to optimize shopfloor operations• Detect opportunities for process efficiency and labor productivity improvements; Suggest and implement solutions• 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 performed; Ensure accuracy of documentation and compliance with Safran Nacelle requirement• Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Planning teams to resolve technical issues and improve processes• Help to coordinate personnel work hours, scheduled time off, shift schedules, and overtime to meet the customer requirements• Support root cause analysis and implementation of corrective/preventive actions2. People Management & Development• Lead a team of 5 - 8 A&P licensed mechanics• Conduct daily start of shift meetings, SQDCPI, department meetings, and safety briefings• Methodically devCompany InformationSafran 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.Locate your future workplace320 Airbus Way AL 36615MobileAlabama United States