Director of Industrial Engineering
Apply NowCompany: Safran
Location: Grand Prairie, TX 75052
Description:
Job details
General information
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 Electronics & Defense is an international company with over 12,000 employees. They mobilize their expertise and team spirit to design high-tech solutions in the aerospace, defense, and space industries. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services to help civilian and military players observe, decide and guide on land, at sea, in the sky, and space. And thus contribute to a safer world.
Reference number
2025-150310
Job details
Domain
Performance and Support
Job field / Job profile
Industrial engineering - Industrialization leader
Job title
Director of Industrial Engineering
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
For us, working at Safran 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.
The Director of Industrial Engineering will lead and oversee all aspects of the industrial engineering department and is a key leader within a cross-disciplinary team driving the design, development and execution of actuation systems for next generation of military and commercial aircraft. Responsibilities include streamlining current processes, implementing new strategies, and ensuring that engineering projects are executed efficiently and effectively and will span the entire product lifecycle, from initial design and requirements capture though manufacture and field support.
Essential Job Functions:
- Leads, manages, and develops a high-performing industrial engineering team.
- Oversees the design, implementation, and optimization of production processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Develops and implement industrial engineering strategies that align with the company's overall objectives.
- Conducts cost-benefit analyses to identify and justify process improvement opportunities.
- Collaborates with other departments, including production, quality assurance, and supply chain, to ensure seamless integration of engineering projects.
- Utilizes data-driven analysis and modeling to solve complex manufacturing and production issues.
- Implements lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensures compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and corporate policies.
- Oversees the management of industrial engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Manages the industrial engineering budget and resource allocation.
- Monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of engineering processes and initiatives.
- Stays current with advancements in industrial engineering technology and methodologies to continuously improve operations.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Travel specifictity
Potential travel between Grand Prairie, Texas and other locations up to 25%.
Additional description
This position requires use of information or access to hardware that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Candidate skills & requirements
Required Competencies:
Education/Experience :
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, aerospace, electrical, engineering technology, manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, or systems engineering.
- 15 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to manage, lead, guide and motivate a team
- Must have excellent foresight, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to think critically, identify root cause and propose effective solutions
- Understands and is proficient with project management, engineering documentation requirements, and engineering analysis tools.
- Strong knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services
- Strong knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, policies, & compliance requirements.
- Experience in aerospace, electrical, or mechanical systems
- Understands the safety and environmental implications of architecture decisions required for aerospace applications.
- Strong understanding of root cause corrective action.
- Strong understanding of change control management.
- Ability to effectively communicate and present status, actions, recommendations, and other technical information with clarity and precision
- Ability to work closely with internal and external customers at engineering and management levels with minimum supervision
- Experience presenting technical plans or speaking on technical topics to project teams, customers or other groups as required
- Adhere to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture.
Leadership Skills / Management Skills / Personal Skills:
- Inductive reasoning
- Integrity
- Judgement and problem solving
- Leadership
- Communication, both verbally and written and through active listening and reading comprehension.
- Customer oriented
- Adaptable and flexible
- Ability to summarize complex information A deep understanding of root cause corrective action
- Knowledge of change control management
- Analytical thinking
- Dependability
- Change agent
- Planning, organization and prioritizing
Physical Demands:
Constantly operates and use a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copier/printer and laboratory machinery. The ability to observe, identify and assess details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds across office for various needs.
The work environment is split between office & laboratory work, with most work being performed in the office. Noise level in the office is typically quiet while the noise level in the lab can occasionally require hearing protection.
Annual salary
AZE000-M3-14-TX
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, Texas
City (-ies)
Grand Prairie
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 8 years
General information
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 Electronics & Defense is an international company with over 12,000 employees. They mobilize their expertise and team spirit to design high-tech solutions in the aerospace, defense, and space industries. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services to help civilian and military players observe, decide and guide on land, at sea, in the sky, and space. And thus contribute to a safer world.
Reference number
2025-150310
Job details
Domain
Performance and Support
Job field / Job profile
Industrial engineering - Industrialization leader
Job title
Director of Industrial Engineering
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
For us, working at Safran 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.
The Director of Industrial Engineering will lead and oversee all aspects of the industrial engineering department and is a key leader within a cross-disciplinary team driving the design, development and execution of actuation systems for next generation of military and commercial aircraft. Responsibilities include streamlining current processes, implementing new strategies, and ensuring that engineering projects are executed efficiently and effectively and will span the entire product lifecycle, from initial design and requirements capture though manufacture and field support.
Essential Job Functions:
- Leads, manages, and develops a high-performing industrial engineering team.
- Oversees the design, implementation, and optimization of production processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Develops and implement industrial engineering strategies that align with the company's overall objectives.
- Conducts cost-benefit analyses to identify and justify process improvement opportunities.
- Collaborates with other departments, including production, quality assurance, and supply chain, to ensure seamless integration of engineering projects.
- Utilizes data-driven analysis and modeling to solve complex manufacturing and production issues.
- Implements lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensures compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and corporate policies.
- Oversees the management of industrial engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Manages the industrial engineering budget and resource allocation.
- Monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of engineering processes and initiatives.
- Stays current with advancements in industrial engineering technology and methodologies to continuously improve operations.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Travel specifictity
Potential travel between Grand Prairie, Texas and other locations up to 25%.
Additional description
This position requires use of information or access to hardware that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Candidate skills & requirements
Required Competencies:
Education/Experience :
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, aerospace, electrical, engineering technology, manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, or systems engineering.
- 15 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to manage, lead, guide and motivate a team
- Must have excellent foresight, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to think critically, identify root cause and propose effective solutions
- Understands and is proficient with project management, engineering documentation requirements, and engineering analysis tools.
- Strong knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services
- Strong knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, policies, & compliance requirements.
- Experience in aerospace, electrical, or mechanical systems
- Understands the safety and environmental implications of architecture decisions required for aerospace applications.
- Strong understanding of root cause corrective action.
- Strong understanding of change control management.
- Ability to effectively communicate and present status, actions, recommendations, and other technical information with clarity and precision
- Ability to work closely with internal and external customers at engineering and management levels with minimum supervision
- Experience presenting technical plans or speaking on technical topics to project teams, customers or other groups as required
- Adhere to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture.
Leadership Skills / Management Skills / Personal Skills:
- Inductive reasoning
- Integrity
- Judgement and problem solving
- Leadership
- Communication, both verbally and written and through active listening and reading comprehension.
- Customer oriented
- Adaptable and flexible
- Ability to summarize complex information A deep understanding of root cause corrective action
- Knowledge of change control management
- Analytical thinking
- Dependability
- Change agent
- Planning, organization and prioritizing
Physical Demands:
Constantly operates and use a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copier/printer and laboratory machinery. The ability to observe, identify and assess details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds across office for various needs.
The work environment is split between office & laboratory work, with most work being performed in the office. Noise level in the office is typically quiet while the noise level in the lab can occasionally require hearing protection.
Annual salary
AZE000-M3-14-TX
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, Texas
City (-ies)
Grand Prairie
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 8 years