Engineering Manager I

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Company: 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
2024-145507

Job details
Domain

Research, design and development
Job field / Job profile

Electronics and automation - FPGA
Job title

Engineering Manager I
Employment type

Permanent
Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time

Full-time
Job description

Job Location: Twinsburg, OH

This Engineering Manager I role is responsible for oversight of electrical/software/FPGA design and development functions for the site. They will be responsible for leading the electrical/software/FPGA engineering efforts and coordinating with other functional teams within Engineering in supporting New Product Development (NPD), R&T/R&D, and Bid & Proposal projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provides leadership and motivation in managing the activities of the Conversion Engineering team (approximately 15 employees including Electrical/Systems/Software/FPGA Engineering) to ensure best performance from all within the group
Responsible for resource planning in line with business strategy, talent recruitment, training and mentoring of the NPD conversion engineering team to fulfill resource needs of the organization
Responsible for functional management coverage of multiple product lines involving various electrical engineering disciplines
Interface with the conversion engineering manager/director and other functional teams within the Engineering department in supporting New Product Development, R&T and Bid and Proposal projects
Develop strong customer relationships to support gaining market credibility and route-to-market
In collaboration with the conversion engineering manager/director, identify technology gaps and maintain the technology roadmap that will deliver differentiated product characteristics and new technologies
Collaborate with Engineering/Technical leadership to provide technical oversight and design assurance of all conversion engineering activities to ensure high quality of Engineering
Maintains familiarity with engineering tools and monitors trends in developing technology to anticipate future resource needs
Work effectively with other functional groups (mechanical engineering, programs, test lab, supply chain, business development, quality, etc.) to successfully achieve program milestones and other division goals
Evaluates performance of individuals for their quality of work and effectiveness in accomplishing assignments and implements corrective actions when necessary
Adheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture
Evening/night hours may be required
Extra hours may be required during business peaks

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 15 employees containing electrical, software, and FPGA firmware engineers
Travel specifictity

Travel requirements: Occasional travel (generally once per quarter) within the U.S./Outside the U.S.
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 employment, please call : [redacted]. We will decide on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis
Candidate skills & requirements

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 more than 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.
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 8 years

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