Manufacturing Engineer II

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer II

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.

Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.

Reference number

2025-168867

Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Industrial engineering - Assembly processes engineering

Job title

Manufacturing Engineer II

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Local candidates will only be considered. No relocation benefits.

Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip.

Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of Manufacturing Engineer II you'll play a pivotal part on our engineering team.

The Manufacturing Engineer 2 defines the production process flow and production line structure for design Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Operational Excellence. This role improves operations by supporting production element mainly through Bill of Materials, Routers, and work instructions. This role also contributes to optimizing manufacturing resource usage through continuous improvement

Provide moderately complex technical deliverables during the manufacturing (production) engineering phase such as production documentation, industrial validation process

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Provide High level to design engineering to improve product design for ease of manufacturing, optimization of cost, weight reduction and time to manufacture product

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In product design phase: perform technical analysis that demonstrates production constraints and opportunities are recognized and addressed - evaluate the current state of industrial capacity and capability relative to program requirements - propose changes to program plans to ensure that production cost, quality and delivery objectives can be met.

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Perform identification and justification of capital expense and infrastructure investments and oversee their implementation.

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Review complex 2D drawings and 3D models for manufacturability.

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Perform complex time studies, develop multi-tier work breakdown structures, develop detailed work instructions and contribute to development of specifications

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Develop and maintain industrialization metrics in line with Cabin standard KPI's and communicate performance on a regular basis

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Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to provide costing and Bids and Proposals submitted to customers

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Ensure that Lean principles are used to impact programs or production lines

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Ensure application of regulatory requirements, customer specifications and company specifications.

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Apply concepts of machining, assembly lines, BOM creation, and production line layout

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Be proficient with most site manufacturing procedures.

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Apply concepts of engineering drawings and 3D models relating to manufacturability.

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Proficiency with assembly line layout and design, and composites manufacturing.

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Perform all other duties as assigned.

Candidate skills & requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.

Experience: Minimum 5 years related experience in highly regulated engineering design or production environment.

Computer Skills:

• Working knowledge with ERP systems

• Working knowledge of 3D CAD preferred

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Other Skills:

• Experience working at an aircraft or other aerospace OEM

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Must have experience troubleshooting electromechanical components

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Experience soldering and/or riveting preferred

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Experience working in an assembly environment

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Able to draft work instructions

• Significant knowledge of common materials and manufacturing processes used in the aerospace industry

• Proven ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and models

• Use of LEAN tools like VSM, 5S, FMEA, and process maps.

• Proven organization and communication skills

• Ability to work well independently and cross-functionally with minimal oversight.

·  Must be onsite at our Carson location.

This job posting 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.

Annual salary

$68640 - $106900 USD

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, California, Los Angeles

City (-ies)

CA 90746 Carson

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