Safran Group

Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Continuous improvement - Performance improvment management

Job title

Lean Sigma Engineer

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

A glimpse at the job:

POWERED BY TRUST. At Safran Electrical & Power, we're all about trust: the trust employees place in the Safran Group and the trust customers place in us. We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the top Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). If you're looking for the opportunity to apply your talents and demonstrate your enthusiasm for the aerospace industry as we build smarter electrical solutions for a better flight, this could be the position for you!

This position contributes to our vision by:

• Plans advanced Lean Sigma projects, including budgets;
• Leads Lean Sigma projects that will produce significant cost savings;
• Ensures projects are on schedule and customer expectations are meet;
• Contributes to the development and Implementation of lean sigma deployment plan;
• Fosters the Lean Sigma culture within the organization;
• Designs, develops, implements and evaluates internal Lean Sigma training programs;

Serves as instructor for courses that teaches personnel how to assess, identify and improve their own needs and opportunities;

• Drives development of company's production system initiatives and projects;
• Gathers data, conducts analyses, and develops recommendations for implementation of 5s and Lean principles;
• Assists with workstation / work area/ tooling design using knowledge of 5s, Lean, and ergonomics;
• Uses problem-solving, analytical, and negotiation skills to develop innovative solutions to manufacturing problems, including defect elimination, and procures required resources and support;
• Keeps focus in Best Practices sharing and implementation;

Highlights from our facility:

Three to four sentences highlighting the location/BU. Could include what we do, customers, awards, community relations, etc.

Discover Safran through our videos: https://www.safran-group.com/videos/safran-corporate.

Candidate skills & requirements

Safran Electrical & Power looks for service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills, the right attitude and adaptability to an innovative and evolving environment

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 1 year of experience in manufacturing processes. Requires formal Lean Manufacturing and Six-Sigma methods training. Preferred Lean Sigma experience.
• Requires proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) – Advanced
• Knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies- Advanced
• Self-starter who can thrive in a dynamic team environment and produce results with minimal management guidance - Advanced
• Experience leading Kaizen events with evidence of significant savings and benefits - Advanced
• Requires Kaizen event methodology experience
• Prefers Lean Sigma Green Belt Certification

Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:

• Team oriented
• Process focused
• Open & honest communication
• Quality minded
• Ability to persevere and honor commitments
• Recognizes success
• Executes with urgency
• Creates solutions
• Customer focused in everything we do

This description 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Safran Electrical & Power is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail dentonhrteam@safrangroup.com or call: 940-272-5700. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Candidates for positions with Safran Electrical & Power must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire.

This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Persons (8 USC 1324b(a)(3)), or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered.

Annual salary

Based on Experience

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 Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has over 14,000 employees across 13 different countries.

Reference number

2026-176266

Read Full Description