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Engineering Supervisor

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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 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.

Reference number

2025-164007

Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Project management - Project management

Job title

Engineering Supervisor

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

As a member of the Safran Seats business, you play a major role in teamwork that provides over one million seats to major airlines worldwide. Our commitment to superior quality, comfort and innovation ensure that you can take pride in doing meaningful work that supports the needs of passengers and crews alike.

No matter your role, you connect and collaborate with your fellow team members to bring state-of-the-art, high value-added solutions to market. Because we are one of the few original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to offer an all-inclusive range of passenger seats for commercial aircraft, you'll do impressive work that supports passengers in a variety of seating options, from economy to first class.

1. Occupational Summary (Position Objective & Authorities)

Objective:

Under minimal supervision, the Engineering Supervisor is responsible for overall engineering project performance coordination with Engineering Manager, to execute certification/Simulation, tooling, proto, and the design activities to ensure program success. Supervises completion of engineering projects of assigned department and team within the definitions of the airframe manufacturer and airline specifications, FAA regulations, SSUSA requirements and within engineering budget and schedules.

2. Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

Main Function Responsibilities-

A) Serves as a working team member on the projects in addition to supervisory duties.

B) Supervises personnel responsible for the completion and release of engineering documents, dynamic/static analysis tasks parts list and engineering drawings.

C) Coordinates the technical requirements of a project with the IPT and other teams as required.

D) Provides leadership to the engineering teams for the assigned projects

E) Responsible for total quality and on time output of the project team and designs/simulations.

F) Responsible for the project teams outputs to internal and external deliverables: NRE budget & expenditures, schedule, scope of work, product definition, recurring costs and weight targets

G) Responsible for controlling the project scope and avoiding scope creep.

H) Leads the project team in problem resolution and risk management.

I) Responsible for elevating risk thru Engineering Management.

J) Attends necessary meetings, e.g., Detail/PBS/Installation Design Reviews, Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR) and first article inspections (FAI). Coordinates and supervises completion of the required resolutions that result from these meetings.

K) Performs the following supervisory functions with oversight from the manager:

i) Performance Reviews

ii) Feedback, coaching, development

iii) PTO approval

iv) Ensures harmonious working environment. Exhibits Safran Leadership model behaviors and ensures team is exhibiting these behaviors as well.

L) Performs other duties as assigned.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Safran Seats USA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Candidate skills & requirements

3. Qualification Requirements

A. Education & Qualification-

• Must have a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Material Science, Aeronautical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, or Systems Engineering, or related field, or 12 years equivalent combination of related experience and education in lieu of degree.

B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge-

• Plus requires minimum of 4 additional years of experience in engineering related field.

For Simulation Supervisor (643):

• With Masters degree the position requires 4 years of FEA related experience using LS-Dyna or Radioss. In addition, must have experience using Altair Hyper Works suite. Knowledge of NASTRAN or ANSYS is preferred.

• With Bachelors degree the positon requires 6 years of FEA related experience using LS-Dyna or Radioss. In addition, must have experience using Altair Hyper Works suite or ANSYS.

C. Professional Skills-

• Intermediate design/Simulation skills

• Proven problem solving skills using the 8D methodology

• Budget management

• Risk Management including DFMEA

• Scope Management

• Proficient with MS Office

• Lean Principles

• Proven experience in leading multiple projects or process improvements is a plus. Experience developing and maintaining project plans, resource models, risk logs, issue logs, status reports, and other project-related assets.

• Strong leadership and relationship management skills including negotiation, conflict management, and managing multiple objectives is a plus.

• Strong sense of accountability and ownership; understanding the Project, Design, Simulation and Certification Engineer Roles as it pertains to the project team and working with minimal supervision.

• 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.

For Simulation Supervisor (643):

• Must have FEA experience using LS-Dyna or Radioss. In addition, must have experience using Altair HyperWorks suite or ANSYS. Experience with NASTRAN or ABAQUS is preferred.

• Must be well-versed in understand the kinematic of hybrid II/III dummy model.

• Must have a strong background in basic structural engineering such as free body diagrams and strength of materials.

• Must have broad understanding of finite element analysis and fatigue methods.

D. Behavioral Skills-

• Able to multi-task and manage numerous projects

• Must possess good planning and prioritizing skills.

4.Travel-

International and/or Domestic travel required; more than 1 week per year.

Annual salary

Based on market data.

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Texas

City (-ies)

Gainesville

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

Yes