Apprentice in Projects & Programs Section

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Apprentice in Projects & Programs Section

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General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.

As the heir to a long-standing legacy of aerospace excellence and innovation, Safran Transmission Systems is one of the world leaders in mechanical power transmission systems used on commercial aircraft, business jets and military aircraft. With more than 50,000 products in service, Safran Transmission Systems notably holds an 80% market share in the short- and medium-haul aircraft segment. Supported by more than 2,000 highly skilled and committed employees, its activities cover research and development, design, manufacturing and in-service support. Its teams are mainly located in France and Poland and manage a global network of around one hundred major suppliers. Safran Transmission Systems is driving innovation by developing power transmission systems for the next generation of engines and for the electric and hybrid propulsion of future aircraft

Reference number

2025-168598

Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Project management - Project management

Job title

Apprentice in Projects & Programs Section

Employment type

Internship / Student

Contract period

3 months

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Description of the Project:

Realize a Kaizen workshop to reduce by 10% the production costs for gears.

Substantive scope of the project:

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Realise a Value Stream Analysis of gears manufacturing.

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Apply lean manufacturing principles and propose solutions to reduce non value added operations

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Simulate the cost reduction actions.

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Support of implementation of first actions (quick win)

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

Scope of knowledge that the student will acquire during the internship:

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Observation and identification of value added

· 
Wide application of lean manufacturing principles.

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Definition of solutions in strong cooperation with shopfloor Team.

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Understanding of Human and Organisational Factors consequences for shopfloor organisation.

Candidate skills & requirements

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Be able to understand technical documentation in order to challenge or understand the current state.

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Be opened to innovations, including "soft" changes (social organisation of the shopfloor, ergonomy…).

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Willingness to understand motivations of each team member, in order to propose "win-win" solutions.

· 
Basic English knowledge

Job location

Job location

Europe, Poland

City (-ies)

Sędziszów Małopolski

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Minimum experience level required

First experience

Additional Languages preferred

English (Intermediate)