Composite Process Engineer M/F
Apply NowCompany: Safran
Location: Santa Maria, CA 93458
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 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
2025-151186
Job details
Domain
Production
Job field / Job profile
Industrial engineering - Manufacturing tooling engineering
Job title
Composite Process Engineer M/F
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Employees / Staff
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Perform technical analysis on materials for ply-cutting, lay-up, and crush core processes that demonstrates production constraints and recognize opportunities
Evaluate the current state of industrial capacity and capability relative to material requirements & propose changes to program plans to ensure that production cost, quality and delivery objectives can be met.
Work with manufacturing leaders to established process documents and using materials for ply-cutting, lay-up, and crush core process specification.
Create and update materials and process standards/specifications to support engineering and manufacturing practices, including establishing certification and recertification criteria
Innovate and evaluate new material for use in ply-cutting, lay-up, and crush core processes
Review, approve and document usage of material specification, cabin and industrial standards for ply-cutting, lay-up, and crush core processes.
Implement best practices related to the ply-cutting, lay-up, and crush core processes; ensure standardization, and develop related documentation and training
Travel to other Safran sites with similar processes to learn, document, and deploy best practices internally
Develop and implement next generation processes, prepare advance technology, and transition from manual processes towards automation when applicable
Develop and implement next generation processes, prepare advance technology, and transition from manual processes towards automation when applicable
Measure performance across products/programs in these processes and work with Production staff to address and solve problems
Train Production staff on new ply-cutting, lay-up, and crush core processes
Serve as the Safran Cabin site expert for the ply-cutting, lay-up, and crush core processes, with the willingness to join the Safran Expert network as a ply-cutting, lay-up, and crush core expert
Act as the focal for Industrialization on the ply-cutting, lay-up, and crush core processes as required during the development of our products ensuring that the best practices, materials, and processes are used in our designs
Champion and implement Lean principles to improve process performance and capability
Lead and participate in Kaizen and workshop events to develop improvement plans
Identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks and possible failures within the ply-cutting, lay-up, and crush core processes
Training and Compliance: Conduct training programs to educate production staff on established and new processes, safety protocols, and best practices, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and internal standards.
Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including design, quality, and paint departments, to coordinate process integration, resolve issues, and communicate process changes or improvements.
Additional description
Reporting to Industrialization leadership, as part of the Process Engineering branch, and working with the Engineering and Operations teams, the Composite Process Specialist focuses on the ply-cutting, lay-up, and crush core processes. They will lead the standardization and optimization of this process across Safran Cabin sites. This position will help ensure that best practices are being implemented in these production processes. They will monitor this processes' performance and help develop next generation processes, including automation.
Candidate skills & requirements
Education: BS in Industrial, Aeronautical, Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
Experience: Minimum 7 years' experience with composites, ply-cutting, lay-up, and crush core processes
Computer Skills: Basic knowledge Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Other Skills:
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to establish collaborative relationships to achieve objectives
Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with limited direction; ability to work within and lead in a team oriented environment
Excellent attention to detail
Project management experience
Experience in manufacturing process set-up or adaptation
Experience in problem solving and risk management
Annual salary
$68,640 - $99,660 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)
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 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
2025-151186
Job details
Domain
Production
Job field / Job profile
Industrial engineering - Manufacturing tooling engineering
Job title
Composite Process Engineer M/F
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Employees / Staff
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Perform technical analysis on materials for ply-cutting, lay-up, and crush core processes that demonstrates production constraints and recognize opportunities
Evaluate the current state of industrial capacity and capability relative to material requirements & propose changes to program plans to ensure that production cost, quality and delivery objectives can be met.
Work with manufacturing leaders to established process documents and using materials for ply-cutting, lay-up, and crush core process specification.
Create and update materials and process standards/specifications to support engineering and manufacturing practices, including establishing certification and recertification criteria
Innovate and evaluate new material for use in ply-cutting, lay-up, and crush core processes
Review, approve and document usage of material specification, cabin and industrial standards for ply-cutting, lay-up, and crush core processes.
Implement best practices related to the ply-cutting, lay-up, and crush core processes; ensure standardization, and develop related documentation and training
Travel to other Safran sites with similar processes to learn, document, and deploy best practices internally
Develop and implement next generation processes, prepare advance technology, and transition from manual processes towards automation when applicable
Develop and implement next generation processes, prepare advance technology, and transition from manual processes towards automation when applicable
Measure performance across products/programs in these processes and work with Production staff to address and solve problems
Train Production staff on new ply-cutting, lay-up, and crush core processes
Serve as the Safran Cabin site expert for the ply-cutting, lay-up, and crush core processes, with the willingness to join the Safran Expert network as a ply-cutting, lay-up, and crush core expert
Act as the focal for Industrialization on the ply-cutting, lay-up, and crush core processes as required during the development of our products ensuring that the best practices, materials, and processes are used in our designs
Champion and implement Lean principles to improve process performance and capability
Lead and participate in Kaizen and workshop events to develop improvement plans
Identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks and possible failures within the ply-cutting, lay-up, and crush core processes
Training and Compliance: Conduct training programs to educate production staff on established and new processes, safety protocols, and best practices, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and internal standards.
Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including design, quality, and paint departments, to coordinate process integration, resolve issues, and communicate process changes or improvements.
Additional description
Reporting to Industrialization leadership, as part of the Process Engineering branch, and working with the Engineering and Operations teams, the Composite Process Specialist focuses on the ply-cutting, lay-up, and crush core processes. They will lead the standardization and optimization of this process across Safran Cabin sites. This position will help ensure that best practices are being implemented in these production processes. They will monitor this processes' performance and help develop next generation processes, including automation.
Candidate skills & requirements
Education: BS in Industrial, Aeronautical, Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
Experience: Minimum 7 years' experience with composites, ply-cutting, lay-up, and crush core processes
Computer Skills: Basic knowledge Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Other Skills:
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to establish collaborative relationships to achieve objectives
Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with limited direction; ability to work within and lead in a team oriented environment
Excellent attention to detail
Project management experience
Experience in manufacturing process set-up or adaptation
Experience in problem solving and risk management
Annual salary
$68,640 - $99,660 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)