Reliability Engineer 4

Safran; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Seats USA, located in Gainesville, Texas, seeks a Reliability Engineer IV to establish reliability, maintainability, and availability predictions. You will develop MTBF/MTBUR analyses, FMEA, and DoE for seat components, collaborating with design, certification, manufacturing, and field teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s in Mechanical/Mechatronic/Aerospace or related field, or 12+ years of equivalent experience, and 9+ years in reliability engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Aerospace or related field; or 12+ years experience in lieu of degree.
• 9+ years of experience in reliability engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems; knowledge of CAD tools like Pro/Engineer and CATIA.

Responsibilities

• Check maturity test plans and reports for technical accuracy.
• Oversee Accelerated Stress Testing (AST).
• Assess test results for acceptability and reliability risks.
• Perform MTBF, MTBUR and FMEA calculations.
• Develop reliability prediction models and DoE test plans.

Skills

Reliability engineering

MTBF MTBUR

FMEA

RCFA

DoE

CAD basics

RMA concepts

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Mechatronic or related

Tools

Pro/Engineer

CATIA

Job description

# Reliability Engineer 4Safran Seats Architecture and systems engineering Gainesville, Texas, United States Permanent Full-time Bachelor's Degree More than 5 years Professional, Engineer & Manager Based on market data. ITAR Controlled position# 2025-164266ApplyApply with one clickAny questions ?Published 10.17.2026## Job DescriptionAs 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: The reliability engineer 4 establishes reliability, maintainability, availability predictions and forecasts mean time to failure in order to improve design functionality and reduce downtime or failures. The reliability engineer also performs reliability calculation, Defines test methods serves as a subject matter expert on reliability Works under general supervision. 2. Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities) A) Check maturity test plans and test reports for technical accuracy B) Oversee Accelerated Stress Testing (AST). C) Assess completed test results for acceptability D) Anticipate reliability related risks for Risk Assessment. E) Performs MTBF, MTBUR and FMEA calculations F) Define test methods on new and nouvel design based on expected failure modes G) Define lifecycle acceptance criteria for seat components and mechanisms. H) Assessment of existing reliability test methodologies, procedures and specifications. I) DoE to develop test plan methods and set ups to ensure product robustness and performance. J) Replicate product malfunctions under control conditions for failure diagnosis. K) Oversee Accelerated Stress Testing (AST). L) Build reliability prediction models to evaluate product functionality. M) Perform statistics and probability analysis for Reliability, Maintainability and Availability (RMA). N) Anticipate reliability related risks for Risk Assessment. O) Contribute to developing engineering solutions to failures observed during the life cycle of seats and seats components. P) Work in conjunction with other engineering and management groups (e.g. Design Engineering, Certification Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Fabrication, Operations, and Field representatives). Q) Provide feedback to new product development and design engineering. R) Performs other duties as assigned.## Job Requirements3. Qualification Requirements A. Education & Qualification- • Must have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related engineering degree; or minimum of 12 years equivalent related experience based on education and or experience will be considered in lieu of degree. B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge- • 9 years of experience in reliability engineering or related experience. • Applicable experience may be acquired prior to, during, or following completion of degree. C. Professional Skills- • Basic understanding of Mechanical Systems • Basic understanding of electrical systems • Knowledge of CAD systems (Pro-Engineer and CATIA) preferred • Knowledge of Reliability, Maintainability and Availability (RMA) is preferred • Basic knowledge of the following data analysis techniques including: • Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) • Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) • Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) • Design of Experiment (DoE) • Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) • 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- • Critical Thinking • Adaptability • Decision Making • Attention to Detail E. Desirable Aspects- • Prior experience with Reliability calculation like FMEA, MTBF, MTBUR, FEA • Prior experience with reliability testing and Root cause and corrective Action analysis Reliability Block Diagram (RBD) (Preferred) • Mean Time to Failure Analysis (MTTF) (Preferred) • Statistical Analysis (Weibull, Binomial, Poisson, etc.) (Preferred)## But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)Safran Seats USA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.## Company 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. With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.### Locate your future workplace2000 Weber DrTX 76240GainesvilleTexas United StatesLeaflet | OpenStreetMap contributors