Job Information
Safran Configuration Manager in Gainesville, Texas
Configuration Manager
Company : Safran Seats
Job field : Architecture and systems engineering
Location : Gainesville , Texas , United States
Contract type : Permanent
Contract duration : Full-time
Required degree : Bachelor's Degree
Required experience : More than 8 years
Salary range : Based on Market Rate
# 2024-141989
Apply with one click Any questions ?
Job Description
A glimpse at the job:
POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.
We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in establishing and maintaining the Configuration Management System (CMS) in alignment with the Quality Management and Information Systems. You will also lead the configuration management process for Seats USA business unit (SSUSA). Plan, establish, deploy, and maintain the organization's Configuration Management System in compliance with Group and Seats Company (SST) processes, the SSUSA reference system (QMS and other applicable rules), and the main configuration management system applicable to the business. Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, “We did that”.
Main Function Responsibilities:
A) Continuously verify the consistency, performance/compliance of the CMS and report through a suite of key performance indicators.
B) Establish, lead, & improve the effectiveness of the change control process, maintaining roles and responsibilities for CCB leaders and team members.
C) Ensure standardization of engineering change across the organization. Maintain alignment to group processes and procedures.
D) Prepare/ produce configuration reports in accordance with project lifecycle requirements.
E) Monitor/analyze changes in the organization's environment (standards, customer/OEM) which may impact the CMS and develop solutions to improve processes in accordance with such requirements.
F) Work alongside the Change Manager to enhance the current process.
G) Support Program Managers as they develop their programs, ensuring local/global procedures are observed and complied with.
H) Support the implementation of a Windchill based PLM tool. Support relating functions to ensure that CM is effectively developed, applied as a solid foundation to the PLM system.
I) Review and analyze the performance of the CMS and deploy improvement plans to reduce the need for non-value-added engineering change
J) Participates in the determination of the Configuration Items.
K) Participates and provides approval on Master Engineering Reviews (MER) and establishing configuration baselines (BOM and V&V).
M) Other duties as assigned.
Complementary Description
This position contributes to our vision by fostering a culture of excellence, ensuring product quality, and enabling the organization to adapt and thrive in a dynamic environment.
Job Requirements
Qualification Requirements:
A. Education & Qualification:
• Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field such as Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Information or an accepted equivalent or 6 years equivalent related experience in lieu of degree.
B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge:
• In addition to meeting the education requirement, requires an additional 10 years of experience.
• Level 6 CMII Certified or ability to obtain certification quickly
• Working knowledge of engineering documentation release and approval processes.
• User of CATIA V5 / SmarTeam (or other PLM systems).
• Aerospace or automotive experience with a knowledge of Digital Muckups (DMU).
• Knowledge of Boeing and Airbus specifications.
C. Professional Skills:
• Requires excellent communication skills that are needed to influence and convince other areas of new requirements or updates to current data
• Technical capabilities should include problem solving, root cause analysis, mechanical design practices & drawing standards, project management, and configuration management at a complex level.
• Ability to plan and think strategically and resolve complex problems.
• 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.
D. Behavioral Skills:
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to work autonomously
E. Desirable Aspects:
• Aircraft seating development experience
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.
Specificity of the job
International and/or Domestic travel required; 5-10%
Locate your future workplace
2000 Weber DrTX 76240
Gainesville
Texas United States
Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.