Production Engineer 3 M/F
Apply NowCompany: Safran
Location: Santa Maria, CA 93458
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 Cabin provides innovative cabin interiors, systems, equipment and services to enhance the user experience. Its 11,000 employees across the world serve aircraft OEMs, airlines, lessors and VIP clients with interiors easily configured for multiple aircraft platforms and missions.
Reference number
2025-151528
Job details
Domain
Production
Job field / Job profile
Industrial engineering - Manufacturing tooling engineering
Job title
Production Engineer 3 M/F
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Employees / Staff
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Ensure Cabin and Divisional industrialization standards are followed throughout the lifecycle of the program
Anticipate and take account of difficulties encountered, act as interface with production engineering methods and process methods and propose the necessary improvements
Support production workshops and teams on improvement topics and QRQC initiatives
Analyze production performance and propose necessary improvements
Capture engineering changes and adopt work instructions, tooling with the support of Tooling Engineers, routings and BOM in line with date of incorporation
Train the operators on new or updated manufacturing processes in Operations
Work with the tooling team to develop shop aids or class C tools as required
Perform time studies, develop work breakdown, develop standard work instructions
Contribute to the costing proposals submitted to customers as required
Champion and implement Lean principles
Lead and participate in Kaizen and 3P events to develop improvements and plans
Support Departmental and Personal Objectives/Measurements
Additional description
Execute the industrial dossier in line with Cabin and Division industrialization standards. Work within the operational teams supporting RCCA's, engineering changes and product / process development. Responsible for updating the production element of the industrial dossier during the production of the program / product, maintaining work instructions, BOM and routings. Focal for industrialization in QRQC efforts. Responsible to optimize the manufacturing resource usage through continuous improvement in relation to Process Engineering, Quality, and Operational Excellence teams.
This position will report operationally to the Operations Manager of the site. If the production site has no development / engineering present, this role will also have functional reporting to the Divisional Industrialization Director. The Production Engineer will be based at one of the division sites. Some travel may be required to the other sites.
Candidate skills & requirements
Education: BS in Industrial, Aeronautical, Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
Experience: 6+ years.
Computer Skills: Proficient with Windows Operating System, Office XP., AutoCAD. Knowledge of design software
Other Skills: Experience with airworthiness regulations, and LEAN tools such as Valve Stream Mapping (VSM) "5S". Advanced knowledge of pull systems standardized work and strong problem solving skills.
Description: Senior-level position within job role.
Annual salary
$71,230 - $120,550 USD
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, California
City (-ies)
Santa Maria
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 5 years
Additional Languages preferred
English (Fluent)
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 Cabin provides innovative cabin interiors, systems, equipment and services to enhance the user experience. Its 11,000 employees across the world serve aircraft OEMs, airlines, lessors and VIP clients with interiors easily configured for multiple aircraft platforms and missions.
Reference number
2025-151528
Job details
Domain
Production
Job field / Job profile
Industrial engineering - Manufacturing tooling engineering
Job title
Production Engineer 3 M/F
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Employees / Staff
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Ensure Cabin and Divisional industrialization standards are followed throughout the lifecycle of the program
Anticipate and take account of difficulties encountered, act as interface with production engineering methods and process methods and propose the necessary improvements
Support production workshops and teams on improvement topics and QRQC initiatives
Analyze production performance and propose necessary improvements
Capture engineering changes and adopt work instructions, tooling with the support of Tooling Engineers, routings and BOM in line with date of incorporation
Train the operators on new or updated manufacturing processes in Operations
Work with the tooling team to develop shop aids or class C tools as required
Perform time studies, develop work breakdown, develop standard work instructions
Contribute to the costing proposals submitted to customers as required
Champion and implement Lean principles
Lead and participate in Kaizen and 3P events to develop improvements and plans
Support Departmental and Personal Objectives/Measurements
Additional description
Execute the industrial dossier in line with Cabin and Division industrialization standards. Work within the operational teams supporting RCCA's, engineering changes and product / process development. Responsible for updating the production element of the industrial dossier during the production of the program / product, maintaining work instructions, BOM and routings. Focal for industrialization in QRQC efforts. Responsible to optimize the manufacturing resource usage through continuous improvement in relation to Process Engineering, Quality, and Operational Excellence teams.
This position will report operationally to the Operations Manager of the site. If the production site has no development / engineering present, this role will also have functional reporting to the Divisional Industrialization Director. The Production Engineer will be based at one of the division sites. Some travel may be required to the other sites.
Candidate skills & requirements
Education: BS in Industrial, Aeronautical, Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
Experience: 6+ years.
Computer Skills: Proficient with Windows Operating System, Office XP., AutoCAD. Knowledge of design software
Other Skills: Experience with airworthiness regulations, and LEAN tools such as Valve Stream Mapping (VSM) "5S". Advanced knowledge of pull systems standardized work and strong problem solving skills.
Description: Senior-level position within job role.
Annual salary
$71,230 - $120,550 USD
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, California
City (-ies)
Santa Maria
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 5 years
Additional Languages preferred
English (Fluent)