Chief Engineer

Safran • Costa Mesa, CA

12d

About The Position

Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip. Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of Chief Engineer you'll play a pivotal part on our Research, Design & Development team.

Requirements

• The Chief Engineer is a technical expert for their commodity / commodities. He/she has in-depth knowledge of all aspects of their product: design, manufacture, material, process, certification/qualification, tooling, quality, and the environment in which it is installed.
• The Chief Engineer is a technical resource that assures excellence in all aspects of the product's lifecycle, from marketing and the proposal stage, through contract negotiation and award, and throughout development engineering. He/she participates in design reviews, assesses tool design, M&P, and qualification/certification data, and continues supporting through FAI, first install, entry-into-service, and operational maturity.
• The Chief Engineer's principle function is to promote Engineering excellence that will lead to the design of a best-in-class aircraft interior product. He/she provides a platform for learning, mentoring, and the development of less experienced engineers.
• The Chief Engineer owns the creation, development, and maintenance of the division's product related design standards.
• The Chief Engineer will participate on internal and external design and milestone reviews and secure established standard design principles are applied across all programs.
• BS Engineering/Science (MS preferred), Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 15+ years engineering; Inclusive of all characteristics of Principal Design Engineer.
• Computer Skill: MS Office Suite, MS Windows. AutoCAD, CATIA V5, SmarTeam are preferred.
• Proven ability to be self-motivated with core disciplines of design for: cost, weight, manufacturability, qualification and quality.
• Senior-level position within field

Nice To Haves

• MS Engineering/Science
• Aeronautical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• AutoCAD
• CATIA V5
• SmarTeam

Responsibilities

• Support Development Programs and In-Service/Sustaining Programs: •Advise on new product/feature/design concepts and designs (risk analyses, definition of criteria to pass milestone, review of development logic, expert reviews on proposed designs, etc.).
• Validate design decisions and relevance of the justifications provided.
• Establish product commonality and standard technical solutions across programs.
• Contribute to the resolution of technical issues (current and upcoming), and in-service issues.
• Mitigate program risks through regular technical reviews.
• Be a technical resource for all departments, (Marketing, Contracts, Project Engineering etc.), offering specialist knowledge and guidance as required specific to a particular commodity.
• Develop, author, and maintain product specifications and ensure requirements are kept up-to-date.
• Develop, author, and maintain a catalog of design principles and standard parts and components.
• Act as mediator/liaison during development engineering within engineering/between engineering and customer/supplier to prevent and/or solve any engineering issues that may arise.
• Perform the role of tie breaker/final decision maker for technical decisions.
• Review and approve technical documents.
• Innovation, Research and Preparation of Future Technologies, Methods & Tools: •Review R&T activities and validate their achievements.
• Define expectations for achievement of Technology Maturity Levels.
• Ensure there is a scientific, technology, and innovation watch related to the division for technological advancements, market trends, competition, related fields etc.
• Strive to maintain at the state-of-the-art regarding relevant methods and tools.
• Generate original and innovative design concepts and solutions when faced with design problems.
• Develop, author, and maintain templates for key component level specifications.
• Develop and Capitalize on Knowledge: •Mentor coach and train less experienced engineers of their respective division in their fields of expertise.
• Develop training materials.
• Contribute to development and population of knowledge management database.
• Validate knowledge (e.g., lessons learned) and support their distribution and implementation.
• Organize seminars, workshops, etc. to share knowledge.
• Develop, author, and maintain development manuals, design guides, and training materials for their division commodities.
• Proposal and Bid Process: •Work with Marketing and Contracts departments to review and recommend technical solutions at the bid/RFQ/RFI stages.

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, and employee discounts & rewards for consumer products/services and more!
• Management roles may be eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees