• Operational Excellence Intern

    Safran (Grand Prairie, TX)


    Operational Excellence Intern

    Job details

    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 Helicopter Engines is the world's leading manufacturer of helicopter engines, with more than 75,000 produced since being founded. It offers the widest range of helicopter turboshafts in the world and has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries.

     

    Reference number

     

    2025-167548

    Job details

    Domain

     

    Production

     

    Job field / Job profile

     

    Manufacture assembly and repair - Assembly

     

    Job title

     

    Operational Excellence Intern

     

    Employment type

     

    Internship / Student

    Contract period

    6 months

     

    Professional category

     

    Student

     

    Part time / Full time

     

    Part-time

    Job description

    Summary of Job Purpose:

    This role is for an Intern that will contribute to the implementation of solutions intended to support the strengthening of competitiveness of MRO and OEM production

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    As an Operational Excellence Intern, primary role will be to support various Individual Operating Units (IOUs) in their journey to enhance operational efficiency, achieve quality goals, and foster continuous improvement.

    The following duties and responsibilities are aligned with the priorities outlined for the role:

    - Support the Achievement and Sustaining of 5S in All Areas

     

    - Help Develop QRQC Maturity Across Operating Units

     

    - Support in Reducing Export of Non-Quality and Cost of Non-Quality (CoNQ)

     

    - Enhance Operational Excellence and Competitiveness

     

    - Improve Planning and Scheduling Processes/Tools

     

    - Improve Reliability of Deliveries in a Challenged Supply Chain Environment

     

    - Support Operating Units with One Safran Waves and Ramp Up Workshops

    Scopes and Accountabilities:

    - He / She has authority to act at his own discretion, with routine review or audit by his/her manager.

     

    Candidate skills & requirements

    Desired Competencies; Education / Knowledge / Skills and Abilities:

    - Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies.

     

    - Proficiency in data analysis and performance tracking, with the ability to generate actionable insights.

     

    - Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills, particularly in the context of quality and operational efficiency.

     

    - Strong communication and presentation skills to facilitate workshops and report progress to stakeholders.

     

    - Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

     

    - This internship offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the operational excellence journey of various Operating Units and develop valuable skills in project coordination and continuous improvement.

    Physical Requirements:

    - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

     

    - The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit, talk and hear.

     

    - The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

     

    Annual salary

     

    tbd

     

    Job location

     

    Job location

     

    North America, United States, Texas

     

    City (-ies)

     

    Grand Prairie

     

    Applicant criteria

     

    Minimum education level achieved

     

    High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

     

    Minimum experience level required

    First experience

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

     

    Yes