• Engineering Operations Assistant

    Safran (Minneapolis, MN)


    Engineering Operations Assistant

    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.

     

    As a worldwide leader in its sector, Safran Aero Boosters designs, develops and produces modules, equipment and test cells for aircraft and space engines. Based in Belgium, Safran Aero Boosters has two subsidiaries in the United States and employs 1,700 people.

     

    Reference number

     

    2025-169485

    Job details

    Domain

     

    Programs / Customer Relations

     

    Job field / Job profile

     

    Administrative - Administrative

     

    Job title

     

    Engineering Operations Assistant

     

    Employment type

     

    Permanent

     

    Professional category

     

    Employees / Staff

     

    Part time / Full time

     

    Full-time

    Job description

    The Engineering Operations Assistant will provide organizational and administrative support to the Computer and Electrical Engineering Departments. This role focuses on streamlining processes, maintaining data integrity, and assisting with resource planning to enable engineers and managers to focus on technical priorities.

     

    Candidate skills & requirements

    Project & Resource Management

    *Assist with forecast updates for projects and resource allocation in * Project Server (when available).

     

    Track and review project overages with engineers.

     

    * Process & Documentation Support

    * Clean up and maintain QMS processes and documentation.

    * Organize and review OneNote content and departmental folders for best practices.

    * Maintain and update training process documentation.

    * Support general team organization of data (wiki, customer info, OneNote, department folders).

    Team Coordination & Support

    * Help with team check-ins for members needing additional support.

    * Assist in planning team activities and events.

    * Provide contractor supervision support.

    * Support engineers with travel booking and logistics.

    Qualifications:

    * Strong organizational and time-management skills.

    * Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools

    * Ability to learn and navigate technical documentation and processes.

    * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

    * Prior experience in an engineering or technical environment preferred.

     

    Annual salary

     

    75,000-85,000

     

    Job location

     

    Job location

     

    North America, United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis

     

    City (-ies)

     

    651 Campus Drive MN 55112 New Brighton

     

    Applicant criteria

     

    Minimum education level achieved

     

    Associate Degree

     

    Minimum experience level required

     

    More than 3 years

     

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

     

    Yes