Aerospace Engineering Site Manager
Apply NowCompany: Safran
Location: Sarasota, FL 34232
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
2024-142918
Job details
Domain
Research, design and development
Job field / Job profile
Industrial engineering - Special processes engineering
Job title
Aerospace Engineering Site Manager
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
The Aerospace Engineering Site Manager will oversee all design, sustaining and manufacturing engineering activities of our Rotating Machines, Distribution Components and Conversion branches. This individual will be based at our local Sarasota, FL facility and will act as the local Power Americas Engineering Director deputy. The Aerospace Engineering Site Manager will manage a team of managers and individual contributors for a whole team totaling up to 50 individuals. The position will require strong and constructive coordination with other departments such as quality, operations, programs, supply chain.
Provide leadership and motivation in managing the site engineering teams to insure best performance, retention and skills development from all within the group
Ensure business support directly or from the engineering team and production support both locally in Sarasota, FL and in Chihuahua, Mexico
Interface with other departments to support the short to long-term goals of the Sarasota, FL site but also the overall Power Americas objectives
Participate actively in the resource planning, recruitment, training and mentoring of multi-disciplined individuals including mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, PCB design engineers, etc.
Monitor and report to the management the Key Performance Indicators of the engineering team including but not limited to OTD, OQD, DOD, financials and provide corrective action as necessary
Participate in developing strong customer relationships to support gaining market credibility and route-to-market
Identify technology gaps and create a Technology or Product Roadmap that will deliver differentiated product characteristics
Provide technical oversight and design assurance of all activities to ensure high quality of Engineering, safe products and adherence to the industry and SAFRAN's standards and processes
Work effectively with other functional groups (programs, test lab, supply chain, business development, quality, etc.) to achieve program milestones and other division goal
Adheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program
Travel requirements: 0-10% Domestic and International
Travel specifictity
Travel requirements: 0-10% Domestic and International
Additional description
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
accommodation on a case-by-case basis
Candidate skills & requirements
Required Education and/or Experience
A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent
A minimum of ten (10) years engineering experience in a design development and manufacturing environment.
A minimum of five (5) years of management experience in the aerospace or similar technical industry
Required Knowledge/Skills
Demonstrated high level of ability, leadership, motivation and aptitude.
Ability to provide clear direction and delegation
Solid technical judgement with special emphasize on electro-mechanical technologies
Demonstrated problem solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work with individuals/teams at all levels within the organization and with customers
Strong organizational, administrative and reporting skills
Preferred Skills :
Master's Degree in Engineering or MBA
Knowledge on various aspects of aerospace electrical systems
Knowledge and experience with MIL standards, group testing, DLA, NAVAIR
Knowledge and experience with military standards
Understanding of aerospace regulations: EASA, FAA, CFR Part(s) 23 and 25
Supervisory Responsibilities
Oversee daily engineering activities
Lead a team of managers and individual contributors of up to 50 team members total
Budget responsibility for the engineering department
Annual salary
based on experience
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, Florida, Sarasota
City (-ies)
Sarasota
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 8 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 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
2024-142918
Job details
Domain
Research, design and development
Job field / Job profile
Industrial engineering - Special processes engineering
Job title
Aerospace Engineering Site Manager
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
The Aerospace Engineering Site Manager will oversee all design, sustaining and manufacturing engineering activities of our Rotating Machines, Distribution Components and Conversion branches. This individual will be based at our local Sarasota, FL facility and will act as the local Power Americas Engineering Director deputy. The Aerospace Engineering Site Manager will manage a team of managers and individual contributors for a whole team totaling up to 50 individuals. The position will require strong and constructive coordination with other departments such as quality, operations, programs, supply chain.
Provide leadership and motivation in managing the site engineering teams to insure best performance, retention and skills development from all within the group
Ensure business support directly or from the engineering team and production support both locally in Sarasota, FL and in Chihuahua, Mexico
Interface with other departments to support the short to long-term goals of the Sarasota, FL site but also the overall Power Americas objectives
Participate actively in the resource planning, recruitment, training and mentoring of multi-disciplined individuals including mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, PCB design engineers, etc.
Monitor and report to the management the Key Performance Indicators of the engineering team including but not limited to OTD, OQD, DOD, financials and provide corrective action as necessary
Participate in developing strong customer relationships to support gaining market credibility and route-to-market
Identify technology gaps and create a Technology or Product Roadmap that will deliver differentiated product characteristics
Provide technical oversight and design assurance of all activities to ensure high quality of Engineering, safe products and adherence to the industry and SAFRAN's standards and processes
Work effectively with other functional groups (programs, test lab, supply chain, business development, quality, etc.) to achieve program milestones and other division goal
Adheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program
Travel requirements: 0-10% Domestic and International
Travel specifictity
Travel requirements: 0-10% Domestic and International
Additional description
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
accommodation on a case-by-case basis
Candidate skills & requirements
Required Education and/or Experience
A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent
A minimum of ten (10) years engineering experience in a design development and manufacturing environment.
A minimum of five (5) years of management experience in the aerospace or similar technical industry
Required Knowledge/Skills
Demonstrated high level of ability, leadership, motivation and aptitude.
Ability to provide clear direction and delegation
Solid technical judgement with special emphasize on electro-mechanical technologies
Demonstrated problem solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work with individuals/teams at all levels within the organization and with customers
Strong organizational, administrative and reporting skills
Preferred Skills :
Master's Degree in Engineering or MBA
Knowledge on various aspects of aerospace electrical systems
Knowledge and experience with MIL standards, group testing, DLA, NAVAIR
Knowledge and experience with military standards
Understanding of aerospace regulations: EASA, FAA, CFR Part(s) 23 and 25
Supervisory Responsibilities
Oversee daily engineering activities
Lead a team of managers and individual contributors of up to 50 team members total
Budget responsibility for the engineering department
Annual salary
based on experience
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, Florida, Sarasota
City (-ies)
Sarasota
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 8 years
Additional Languages preferred
English (Fluent)