Engineering Manager II
Apply NowCompany: Safran
Location: Twinsburg, OH 44087
Description:
Entity
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking.
Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. It is a key player in the equipment electrification & in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. Mastering the on-board energy system, the company designs and provides modular, innovative and optimized architectures and solutions.
Reference number
2025-151872
Job details
Domain
Research, design and development
Job field / Job profile
Electrical mechatronics - Electrical and mechatronics machinery
Job title
Engineering Manager II
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Location: Twinsburg
This Engineering Manager II role is responsible for oversight of Mechanical Engineering design and development functions for the site. They will be responsible for leading critical projects, providing a strong technical support and guidance to the Mechanical Engineers team, driving the Mechanical Engineering efforts and coordinating with other functional teams within Engineering in supporting New Product Development (NPD), R&T/R&D, and Bid & Proposal projects for our Rotating Machines product lines (mainly AC, DC air-cooled or oil-cooled starters and/or generators).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Leads Critical Projects and communicates progress and risks to the executive management
Provides strong technical insights and guidance to the Mechanical Engineers team to ensure products are designed per SAFRAN Standards: Safety, Quality, Manufacturability, Design to Value
Collaborate with Engineering/Technical leadership to provide technical oversight and design assurance of all activities to ensure high quality of Engineering
Provides leadership and motivation in managing the activities of the Mechanical Engineering Group to ensure best performance from all within the group
Responsibilities to cover multiple product lines involving various mechanical engineering disciplines.
Position will interface with other functional teams within the Engineering department in supporting New Product Development, R&T and Bid and Proposal projects
Responsible for resource planning, recruitment, training and mentoring of multi-disciplined individuals for the team to fulfill resource needs of the organization
Develop strong customer relationships to support gaining market credibility and route-to-market
Identify technology gaps and create a Technology Roadmap that will deliver differentiated product characteristics and new technologies. Integrate new technology from 3rd party companies
Maintains familiarity with engineering tools and monitors trends in developing technology to anticipate future resource needs
Work effectively with other functional groups (electrical, software/firmware, programs, test lab, supply chain, business development, quality, etc.) to achieve program milestones and other division goals
Leads and motivates individuals to work effectively, to develop skills and grow their responsibilities
Evaluates workload, resource assignments based on priorities and performance of individuals for their quality of work and effectiveness. Implements corrective actions when necessary
Ensure critical resource and skills continuity and develop hiring plans as required. Actively participate in the hiring process.
Adheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental programs and culture
Evening/night hours may be required
Extra hours may be required during business peaks
Additional description
Travel requirements: Occasional travel (general guideline, once per quarter) within the U.S./Outside the U.S.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and
responsibilities to this job at any time. This job posting does not constitute a written or implied
contract of employment.
This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security
based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Persons (8 USC 1324b(a)(3)), or
otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered.
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 : 330 321 4172. We will decide on your request for reasonable
accommodation on a case-by-case basis
Candidate skills & requirements
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
Minimum of eight (10) years mechanical engineering experience with management aptitude in a new product design and manufacturing environment
Minimum of two (2) years managing a team of engineers
Knowledge/Skills
Demonstrated high level of ability, leadership, motivation and aptitude
Solid technical judgement, GD&T knowledge
Demonstrated problem solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work with individuals/teams at all levels within the organization and with customers
Knowledge of various aspects of mechanical engineering disciplines
Strong organizational, administrative and reporting skills
Ability to provide clear direction and delegation
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
None
Preferred Skills :
Experience with Rotating Machines
MSME and/or MBA
Experience in technical project / team management
DO160, ARP4754A & ARP4761 familiarity
Supervisory Responsibilities
List the supervisory responsibilities this position must perform; include the department or position titles responsible for and the level of authority exercised in performing the responsibilities.
Budget responsibility for team
Bi-annual appraisal of the team members
Manages a team of approximately 10 engineers
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
May require long periods of sitting.
May require lifting up to 20 lbs.
May require prolonged repetitive use of upper extremities.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Typical office environment requiring the use of typical office equipment (i.e. computers, phones, etc.) Computer keyboarding, computer monitor and mouse use including reaching forward, grasping, finger and wrist manipulation and neck bending and turning; near vision is necessary for computer monitor use.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Annual salary
N/A
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, Ohio
City (-ies)
Twinsburg
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 5 years
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking.
Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. It is a key player in the equipment electrification & in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. Mastering the on-board energy system, the company designs and provides modular, innovative and optimized architectures and solutions.
Reference number
2025-151872
Job details
Domain
Research, design and development
Job field / Job profile
Electrical mechatronics - Electrical and mechatronics machinery
Job title
Engineering Manager II
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Location: Twinsburg
This Engineering Manager II role is responsible for oversight of Mechanical Engineering design and development functions for the site. They will be responsible for leading critical projects, providing a strong technical support and guidance to the Mechanical Engineers team, driving the Mechanical Engineering efforts and coordinating with other functional teams within Engineering in supporting New Product Development (NPD), R&T/R&D, and Bid & Proposal projects for our Rotating Machines product lines (mainly AC, DC air-cooled or oil-cooled starters and/or generators).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Leads Critical Projects and communicates progress and risks to the executive management
Provides strong technical insights and guidance to the Mechanical Engineers team to ensure products are designed per SAFRAN Standards: Safety, Quality, Manufacturability, Design to Value
Collaborate with Engineering/Technical leadership to provide technical oversight and design assurance of all activities to ensure high quality of Engineering
Provides leadership and motivation in managing the activities of the Mechanical Engineering Group to ensure best performance from all within the group
Responsibilities to cover multiple product lines involving various mechanical engineering disciplines.
Position will interface with other functional teams within the Engineering department in supporting New Product Development, R&T and Bid and Proposal projects
Responsible for resource planning, recruitment, training and mentoring of multi-disciplined individuals for the team to fulfill resource needs of the organization
Develop strong customer relationships to support gaining market credibility and route-to-market
Identify technology gaps and create a Technology Roadmap that will deliver differentiated product characteristics and new technologies. Integrate new technology from 3rd party companies
Maintains familiarity with engineering tools and monitors trends in developing technology to anticipate future resource needs
Work effectively with other functional groups (electrical, software/firmware, programs, test lab, supply chain, business development, quality, etc.) to achieve program milestones and other division goals
Leads and motivates individuals to work effectively, to develop skills and grow their responsibilities
Evaluates workload, resource assignments based on priorities and performance of individuals for their quality of work and effectiveness. Implements corrective actions when necessary
Ensure critical resource and skills continuity and develop hiring plans as required. Actively participate in the hiring process.
Adheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental programs and culture
Evening/night hours may be required
Extra hours may be required during business peaks
Additional description
Travel requirements: Occasional travel (general guideline, once per quarter) within the U.S./Outside the U.S.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and
responsibilities to this job at any time. This job posting does not constitute a written or implied
contract of employment.
This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security
based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Persons (8 USC 1324b(a)(3)), or
otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered.
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 : 330 321 4172. We will decide on your request for reasonable
accommodation on a case-by-case basis
Candidate skills & requirements
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
Minimum of eight (10) years mechanical engineering experience with management aptitude in a new product design and manufacturing environment
Minimum of two (2) years managing a team of engineers
Knowledge/Skills
Demonstrated high level of ability, leadership, motivation and aptitude
Solid technical judgement, GD&T knowledge
Demonstrated problem solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work with individuals/teams at all levels within the organization and with customers
Knowledge of various aspects of mechanical engineering disciplines
Strong organizational, administrative and reporting skills
Ability to provide clear direction and delegation
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
None
Preferred Skills :
Experience with Rotating Machines
MSME and/or MBA
Experience in technical project / team management
DO160, ARP4754A & ARP4761 familiarity
Supervisory Responsibilities
List the supervisory responsibilities this position must perform; include the department or position titles responsible for and the level of authority exercised in performing the responsibilities.
Budget responsibility for team
Bi-annual appraisal of the team members
Manages a team of approximately 10 engineers
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
May require long periods of sitting.
May require lifting up to 20 lbs.
May require prolonged repetitive use of upper extremities.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Typical office environment requiring the use of typical office equipment (i.e. computers, phones, etc.) Computer keyboarding, computer monitor and mouse use including reaching forward, grasping, finger and wrist manipulation and neck bending and turning; near vision is necessary for computer monitor use.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Annual salary
N/A
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, Ohio
City (-ies)
Twinsburg
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 5 years