Industrialization Systems Project Manager

Job description

Industrialization Systems Project Manager

Job details

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.

Join Safran Aerosystems: an international leader in aviation safety, fluid management and fuel systems. Our strength? Innovating to enhance flight safety (oxygen systems, evacuation systems, flotation systems) and driving the transition toward decarbonized aviation through sustainable fuels. 6,200 employees, operations in 7 countries, and one shared objective: a safer sky.

Reference number

2026-175486

Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Industrial engineering - Industrialization leader

Job title

Industrialization Systems Project Manager

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

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 a unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

This position will be responsible for the support and management of projects related to the Industrial systems function of the Industrial engineering group of 3 facilities of Safran evacuation systems. The Industrial Systems engineering group defines and ensures the sustainability and support of industrial applications and business processes for methods teams

Main Objectives:

• Coordinate and implement new solutions for the Industrial Engineering Group to maintain methods continuity across the company and factory levels, working with cross-functional teams in New Jersey, Mississippi, and Mexico.

• Define, implement, and optimize digital tools, standards, and processes used by industrial engineering and production for the definition, validation, control, and optimization of industrialization activities.

• Ensure the functional and technical consistency of industrial business data flows across upstream and downstream systems (PLM, ERP, CAD, QA, EHS, etc.)

• Support three facilities (NJ, MS, Mexico) in the collection, consolidation, and management of global capacity reporting related to similar equipment and production spaces.

• Guarantee compliance with FAA, Aviation customer, and Safran corporate standards for all Industrial engineering functions.

• Lead the management and improvement of Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) processes at a business unit level.

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”.

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and internal standards for all industrial engineering functions through knowledge management and department manual updates

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, and engineering, to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Prepare and present reports on system performance, maintenance activities, and project progress to management.

• Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to enhance the capabilities of the industrial systems team.

• Ensure technical, administrative, and budgetary oversight for projects from the design phase through full implementation, focusing on achieving performance, quality, cost, and schedule objectives.

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor industrialization activities to achieve targeted investments, successful equipment ramp-up, and manage post-implementation reviews.

• Oversee project management activities related to Manufacture & Develop business processes, ensuring project goals, milestones, and deliverables are met.

• Monitoring, notification and risk mitigation plans for Software obsolescence issues

• Other duties as assigned

• Regular, predictable attendance is required;

• Other duties may be assigned.

Candidate skills & requirements

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

• BSIE, BSME, or Systems Engineering related technical degree required plus 2 to 3 years experience or related experiences..

Knowledge/Skills

• Experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) project management in an industrial setting - Advanced

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including MS Project and MS Excel – Expert

• Power BI - Basic

• Knowledge of digital transformation, business process integration, and industrial information systems (PLM, ERP, MES, etc.) - Advanced

• Ability to coordinate multi-site and cross-functional projects - Advanced

• Organizational, analytical, and communication skills - Expert

• Problem-solving abilities and attention to detail - Advanced

• organizational and time-management skills - Expert

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Advanced

• Attention to detail - Expert

• Able to work independently and as part of a team - Advanced

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and CAD software – Expert

• Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, etc.).

• Familiarity with global reporting tools and industrial capacity management.

• Demonstrated leadership skills in a matrix or multi-location environment.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• N/A

Annual salary

$102,431 - $128,039

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, New Jersey

City (-ies)

1747 NJ-34 NJ 07727 Wall Township

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

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

No