Manufacturing Engineer 2 (Industrialization Leader) - Final Assembly

Safran Group•Gainesville, TX

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About The Position

As a member of Safran Seats, you contribute to providing over one million seats to airlines worldwide, ensuring superior quality, comfort, and innovation. Your role involves collaborating with a team to develop high-value solutions for passengers and crews. Safran is one of the few OEMs offering a comprehensive range of passenger seats, from economy to first class, allowing you to take pride in creating impressive seating options for various needs. 1. Occupational Summary (Position Objective & Authorities) Objective: Within the manufacturing engineer job description, there are 2 separate job functions. Typically an employee will perform one or the other, not both and under close supervision. Both functions are described within. Industrialization Leader: The Industrialization Leader is responsible for the technical review and preparation of new products, ensuring they reach the production phase on time and of good quality. They support manufacturing and processes to lead the successful industrialization of new products, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality adherence. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring products from conception through to first article validation and to the production phase. They work under close supervision and with the support of their team. Manufacturing Engineer: Work closely with Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering to design and implement process and equipment layouts and improvements. Support Operations through technical support, product design, quality standards and process improvement Must have strong technical skills in engineering (design and industrialization), knowledge about quality management like root cause analysis or statistical process control. Must have strong inter-personal skills and be highly energetic. This position works under general supervision.

Requirements

B.S degree in a related technical field (e.g.: Industrial Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer/Technology, Aeronautics Engineer, or Electrical Engineer) or an Associate degree with 6 years related experience or 12 years of job related experience
Three years of manufacturing experience required in a Manufacturing Engineer, Industrial Engineer or related Engineering capacity
Must have basic knowledge of production methods, process capabilities, tooling processes, and manufacturing processes
Must be capable of preparing well-written reports and orderly reports
Must have basic knowledge of manufacturing and related operations with detailed knowledge of such fields as product design, engineering function, tool design, tool fabrication, ergonomics and EHS, space layout, handling equipment, production machinery and equipment, N/C machinery and equipment, factory methods work, etc…
Strong knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and Operating Systems
Must have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment.
Ability to read and review written communication.
Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.
Able to work collaboratively with cross functional teams and engage in healthy debate.
Able to maintain an organized workspace and calendar to keep up with all active assignments.
Able to approach problems both analytically and creatively to find solutions.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma or Lean certification preferred
Catia V.5 or design modeling a plus
Knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing principles preferred
APQP, D&PFMEA, Control Plan, etc.
CATIA V.5, CAD Modeling experience
Problem Solving

Responsibilities

Manage the technical development of a product from conception to production
Utilize core tools such as PFMEA, DFMA, control plans, etc.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, tooling and other departments to resolve issues and improve processes. May develop new tools as needed.
Review and approve or reject engineering drawings in accordance with internal DFM guidelines and requirements. Propose changes and updates to DFM guidelines.
Create and maintain detailed work instructions
Ensure design and process are sufficient to produce the quality of product required by internal and external standards. Support related improvements and projects.
Support production areas, fabrication and final assembly, when new product is being launched
Incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations
Apply continuous improvement methods such as lean manufacturing to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness
Design layout of equipment or workspaces to achieve maximum efficiency
Manage tool control on the line. Order and register new tools if needed
Lead cross-functional projects of medium impact or complexity and assist with projects with higher caliber