Industrial Engineer 3

Safran Cabin•Santa Maria, CA

About The Position

The Industrial Engineer 3 supports project management and execution of Cabin industrialization deliverables for new programs as part of an integrated program team. This role serves as the industrialization focal point for each new program, providing substantial technical expertise and coordination during development of aircraft interior components and determining cost-effective production methods. The engineer develops and executes industrialization plans aligned with Cabin standards and program goals, creates and improves production elements of the industrial dossier, and contributes to design and manufacturing decisions that optimize production processes. The position addresses complex industrialization issues, provides DFMA feedback and alternative design proposals, supports implementation of tooling and prototypes, and develops cycle-time and takt-time standards. It maintains industrialization metrics, manages process and product risks, champions Lean principles, and applies regulatory, customer, and company requirements. The role also manages machining and assembly lines, BOM creation, and line-layout concepts for a Cabin business unit, and provides guidance and training to less experienced engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
At least 5 years of related experience in a highly regulated engineering design or production environment.
At least 1 year of technical leadership experience.
Fluency with ERP systems.
Working knowledge of CATIA V5 and Smarteam; advanced knowledge is also specified.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
In-depth knowledge of assembly-line and composites manufacturing.
Proficiency with most site manufacturing procedures.
Deep knowledge of common materials and manufacturing processes used in the aerospace industry.
Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and models at a system level.
Experience using many Lean tools.
Highly developed organizational and communication skills, including excellent time-management and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and cross-functionally without oversight.
Green Belt certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience working at an aircraft or other aerospace OEM.

Responsibilities

Support project management and execution of Cabin industrialization deliverables for new programs as part of the integrated program team.
Serve as the industrialization focal point for each new program and develop and execute industrialization plans in accordance with Cabin standards and program goals.
Create, update, and improve the production elements of the industrial dossier, including Manufacturing Bills of Materials, routers, and standardized work instructions with allocated operation times.
Contribute technical expertise to Design and Manufacturing teams to develop optimal production processes for each product type.
Provide feedback to the Design group on complex DFMA issues and propose alternative designs based on DFMA knowledge.
Ensure execution of plans for design, manufacture, and implementation of new tools or prototypes developed by tooling engineering teams.
Develop cycle-time and takt-time standards for programs or production lines and plans to achieve them.
Maintain industrialization metrics in line with Cabin standard KPIs and communicate performance regularly.
Analyze and manage industrial process and product risks during development of complex assignments.
Champion and implement Lean principles.
Apply regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and company specifications for a site or production line.
Manage machining and assembly lines, BOM creation, and line-layout concepts for a Cabin business unit.
Apply manufacturability concepts to engineering drawings and models.
Provide help, guidance, and training to lower-level engineers as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.