Program Industrial Manager m/w/d

Job description

-Development and management of:
oIndustrialization and validation plans
oProduction plans
oProduction maturity plans (internal/external) and product quality
oPlans for managing economic, scheduling, and quality performance
-Participation in contract finalization for production and industrialization; support in negotiations for approval/financing of solutions related to production and industrialization issues as well as price adjustments
-Ensuring compliance with contractual agreements for industrial activities (manufacturing, supply chain, etc.) and cost/schedule management during the development phase
-Management of interdisciplinary teams for industrialization; scheduling and monitoring industrial activities along program milestones
-Coordination of the industrial validation process (industrialization, APQP, etc.), organization and monitoring of reviews; development and management of measures to reduce series production costs (budget, prioritization, schedule)
-Support in budgeting (including support budget, obsolescence); creation and maintenance of medium- and long-term forecasts (S&OP) based on the sales plan
-Customer interface for industrial topics: ensuring transparent and reliable delivery forecasts, consolidation of assumptions for production program planning
-Identification of industrial risks and implementation of corresponding countermeasures
-Continuous feedback and lessons learned for both program and industrial teams

Desired profile

-Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or comparable field
-Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial project or production management
-Experience in interdisciplinary teams and complex industrial projects
-Background in manufacturing, supply chain, or engineering, preferably in large enterprises
-Excellent knowledge of industrialization, production, and supply chain management, ideally for mechatronic products
-Proven experience in managing industrialization projects, production ramp-ups, and production increases
-Strong expertise in quality management systems and industrial validation (e.g., APQP); knowledge of industrial standards, audits, and technology readiness level assessments (MRL/TRL)
-Experience in contract management and customer support in an industrial environment
-Experience in the aerospace industry or aircraft interiors is desirable
-Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to manage complex projects with multiple work packages
-Fluent German and English language skills (business proficient)

About SAFRAN

Safran ist ein internationaler High-Tech-Konzern, der in den Bereichen Luftfahrt (Antrieb, Ausrüstungen und Innenausstattungen), Raumfahrt und Verteidigung aktiv ist. Seine Mission: einen nachhaltigen Beitrag zu einer sichereren Welt zu leisten, in der der Flugverkehr immer umweltfreundlicher, komfortabler und erschwinglicher wird. Der Konzern ist auf allen Kontinenten präsent und beschäftigt 100.000 Mitarbeiter bei einem Umsatz von 27.3 Milliarden EUR im Jahr 2024. Er ist, allein oder in Partnerschaft, in seinen Spezialgebieten unter den internationalen und europäischen Marktführern.
Safran ist die Nummer zwei auf der Rangliste „World's Best Companies 2024" des TIME-Magazins im Luftfahrt- und Verteidigungssektor.

Safran Cabin entwirft, zertifiziert, produziert und unterstützt innovative Flugzeugkabineninneneinrichtungen, -ausstattungen und -systeme. Das Unternehmen bietet Fluggesellschaften und OEM-Kunden eine unverwechselbare Markenidentität für ihre Flugzeuge und sorgt dafür, dass Passagiere ein sicheres, komfortables und angenehmes Flugerlebnis haben.