Production Engineer

Full Time
Santa Maria, CA
Posted
Job description

Job description

Are you passionate about technology or aviation? Come invent the solutions of tomorrow in the aerospace and defense industry, with an international group where innovation, teamwork and continuing, daily education are fundamental values. Join us!

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.

  • 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

Complementary description

Safran Cabin headquarters are in Huntington Beach, California, with a global presence of over 10,000 employees at 36 sites. Site locations are in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Germany, France, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Tunisia and Thailand. Safran Cabin serves over 400 airlines and leasing companies globally and delivers to all airframe OEM manufacturers with a heritage spanning over 80 years in the industry.

Safran's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goes beyond our facility walls. We value and support the communities where we live and work. One of Safran's values and CSR pillar is Corporate Citizenship that helps drive economic, social and cultural progress by sharing our gifts with those around us.

  • Your Career: Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you.
  • Your Development: Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications.
  • Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, Safran Perks with BenefitHub – Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products/services and more!

Job requirements

Education: BS in Industrial, Aeronautical, Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.
Experience: 0-3 years.
Computer Skills: Proficient with Windows Operating System®, Office XP®, AutoCAD.
Other Skills: Experience with airworthiness regulations desired.

Salary Range: USD 65,400 – 70,500

At Safran, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Specificity of the job

Some travel may be required.


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 76,800 employees and sales of 15,3 billion euros in 2021 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 was ranked as the world's third best employer in its sector by Forbes magazine in 2021.

Safran Cabin is a world leader in fully integrated cabin interiors, catering systems and cargo equipment.


Bachelor's Degree
First experience

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