Manufacturing Engineer 1 (H/F) - SAFRAN SEATS USA LLC

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 92 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 23,2 milliards d'euros en 2023, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés. Safran s'engage dans des programmes de recherche et développement qui préservent les priorités environnementales de sa feuille de route d'innovation technologique. Safran est la 1ère entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2023 » du magazine TIME. Avec plus d'un million de sièges équipant les flottes des plus grandes compagnies aériennes, Safran Seats est l'un des leaders mondiaux des sièges pour passagers, équipages d'avions et hélicoptères grâce à des solutions innovantes et à forte valeur ajoutée.

Mission description

POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world. We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in, collaborating with Engineering, Tooling, Quality, Operations, Program Management and other departments to ensure the product meets manufacturing requirements and goals and is ready for production when launched. Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, We did that. Main Function Responsibilities A) New Product Development i) As a member of an Integrated Program Team, provide support to ensure program is successful and serve as the focal of Tooling, Fabrication, Operations and Manufacturing Planning to ensure the needs of these groups are met and communication is clear ii) Collaborate with engineering throughout design and development process, capture and document engineering/build problems and work with engineering to solve, support design review process iii) Ensure designs and build process meet cycle time expectations/goals iv) Perform PFMEA for general product and specific designs as needed v) Ensure drawings and designs meet requirements for internal DFM guidelines and continually update these guidelines as required vi) Work with Manufacturing Planning and Industrial Engineering/ME Planner (VWI) team to ensure routing and instructions for subassemblies and seat assembly are clear and correct and include proper instructions and tools vii) Prepare for a smooth product launch and support pre-production and production build areas viii) Production Support B) Production and Design Improvement i) Provide technical support related to manufacturing ii) Troubleshoot new or existing product problems involving designs, materials, or processes iii) Determine root causes of failures using statistical or lean methods and recommend changes to designs, tolerances, or processing methods iv) Evaluate manufactured products according to specifications and quality standards v) Review product design for manufacturability or completeness C) Process Improvement i) Incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations D) Perform other duties as assigned

• 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: Additionally, one to three years of manufacturing experience preferred Six Sigma or Lean certification preferred Catia V.5 or greater design modeling a plus 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, continuation training will be supplied 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 Physical Demands: This position requires extended periods of sitting while working with computers and viewing computer monitors and other office equipment. Finger dexterity needed in using misc. office equipment such as telephone, computer and copy machine, etc. Bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting up to approximately twenty pounds are required during tasks related to the job Work environment: The work environment includes office setting with moderate office noise