Process Engineer I

Job description

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aircraft propulsion and equipment, space and defense markets. Safran has a global presence, with more than 58,000 employees and sales of 16.5 billion euros in 2017. Working alone or in partnership, Safran holds world or European leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange, and is part of the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 indices.
In February 2018, Safran took control of Zodiac Aerospace, significantly expanding its aircraft equipment activities. Zodiac Aerospace has 32,500 employees and generated sales of 5.1 billion euros for its fiscal year ended August 31, 2017.

Safran is ranked among the Top 100 Global Innovators by Thomson Reuters and is featured on the "Happy at work" rankings. The Group places fourth on the Universum ranking for the favorite companies of newly-qualified engineers in France.

Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world leaders in aerospace electrical systems, No. 1 for wiring and No. 2 for electrical systems. As a pivotal player in the 'more electric' aircraft, the company boasts more than 13,000 employees dotted across 12 countries.  

Job details

Main domain/Job field

Support functions - Project management

Job title

Process Engineer I

Employment type

Regular Full time

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

A glimpse at the job:

At Safran Electrical & Power, our vision is smarter electrical solutions for a better flight. In the role of Process Engineer I, you are responsible for defining and enhancing the processes required to ensure production of cost effective and quality products. If you're looking for the opportunity to apply your talents and demonstrate your enthusiasm for the aerospace industry, this could be the position for you!

This position contributes to our vision the person may:

• Serve as primary interface with external customers;
• Analyzes changes in customer specs in order to flow them down to manufacturing;
• Interfaces with product engineering, manufacturing leadership, and support teams to meet business unit goals;
• Supports standardization initiatives across business units;
• Coordinates with engineering team to implement company engineering strategies;
• Defines material sorting and grouping to match the process sequence and aid manufacturing;
• Documents sorting to match the process sequence;
• Resolves problems related to the manufacturing process;
• Identifies customer contract quality requirements and ensures implementation on all programs through quality plans and inspection and inspection and test plans;
• Capitalizes projects using the “I see I do" process;
• Improves process layout to optimize product flow;
• Configures work station design, layout and tooling to optimize operator performance;
• Uses video analysis to improve work methods and procedures;

Highlights from our facility:

As the North American headquarters for Safran Electrical & Power, the Denton, Texas facility's diverse team works together to innovate smarter electrical solutions for a better flight. Safran is a champion of the local community and supports programs like United Way, Serve Denton, the Denton Independent School District, among other local organizations. Safran has won many prestigious awards from our customers, including the Sikorsky Elite Supplier and the Boeing Supplier of the Year. Located in the heart of North Texas, Denton is home to two major universities and a vibrant arts and music community, and is one of the top 25 fastest growing cities in the country!

Ongoing initiatives, like ILLUMINATE: Brightening the Path for Women and our engagement action plans, have helped to create a diverse, inclusive, empowered, people-first, excellence-driven culture and workplace, making Safran Electrical & Power a great place to work.

Additional description

Desired profile

Safran Electrical & Power offers competitive salaries, recognition programs, comprehensive benefits, retirement plans with employer match, corporate university training courses, professional development programs, tuition assistance, flexible work scheduling and paid leave.

Relocation assistance offered for this position.

Candidates for positions with Safran Electrical & Power must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status.
Safran Electrical & Power is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail or call: 940-272-5645. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Travel specifictity

Periodic travel may be required.

Candidate skills & requirements

Safran Electrical & Power looks for service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills, the right attitude and adaptability to an innovative and evolving environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note for level:
 Basic: Incumbent is able to use their knowledge/skill with support by more experienced individuals.
 Advanced: Incumbent is able to independently use their knowledge/skill.
 Expert: Incumbent is able to train others on their knowledge/skill.

Education and/or Experience

• Requires Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Experience in manufacturing environment preferred.

Knowledge/Skills
• Requires proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) - Basic
• Blueprint and schematics reading - Basic
• Problem Solving, root cause analysis and corrective action - Basic
• Ability to design layouts and fixtures to aid manufacturing (AutoCAD) - Basic
• Ability to prioritize to meet customer requirements – Basic
• Ability to communicate, verbally and written, to internal and external customers – Basic
• Capable of managing large amounts of data and tasks – Basic
• Ability to build strategic working relationships at all levels of the organization - Basic