Director, Employee Development & Engagement

Director, Employee Development & Engagement

Published 04.02.2026

Company : Safran Cabin Job field : Human Resources Location : Costa Mesa , California , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelors Degree Required experience : More than 8 years Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Spoken language(s) : English Fluent Salary range : $146,580 - $230,340 USD

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Published 04.02.2026

Job Description

Safran Cabin is #1 worldwide for aircraft interiors.

The Director, Employee Development & Engagement (Dir, EDE) leads initiatives that foster employee growth and enhance organizational effectiveness. This role plays a crucial part in designing, implementing, and evaluating development and engagement programs with Safran Cabin that drives efforts to foster a high-performance culture, support organizational change, and develop future leaders.

This function will need to highly collaborate with senior leadership, key departments and stakeholders to implement impactful programs that elevate talent, employee experience, strengthen company culture, and align talent strategies with business goals, while engaging communications about program information to encourage participation and highlight the value and benefits of training.

In addition, Director, Employee Development & Engagement approves new training techniques and suggests enhancements to existing training programs, collaborating with functional management teams to assess ongoing and future training and development needs as well as effectiveness of established programs. The Director, Employee Development & Engagement, will execute effective onboarding to assure new employees know how to be effective & successful in their role and implement Cabin designed development plans to employees for future advancement. Additionally, provide guidance to managers to ensure that regular and effective coaching is being delivered to their teams. Success in the role will be measured in three fundamental ways:

• Employee Attraction & Retention
• Employee Growth & Advancement
• Filling open roles and leadership positions via internal promotion versus outside hiring

Onboarding & Integration

• Oversee the onboarding process to ensure new hires are effectively integrated into the company culture and equipped for success.
• Lead the Performance Management program philosophy, process, and supporting resources for goal setting, quarterly check-ins, ongoing feedback, and year-end reviews.
• Deliver a scalable individual development plan process that encourages a growth mindset and continuous skill and competency development
• Design a career path framework that supports individuals with personal and professional development options consistent with his/her talents and interests

Consult with senior management and function leaders regarding talent development and engagement needs

Development & Advancement

• Collaborate with department heads and site leaders to identify skill gaps and create matrix training plans for available Safran programs to address them.
• Design and facilitate engaging learning experiences that promote a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Evaluates programs focused on work-life, remote working, education, training, and others to provide options that engage employees.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Instructional Design, Business Administration or a related field, MBA preferred
• A minimum of 10+ years corporate experience; an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered
• Must possess a minimum of 5 years progressively responsible experience as a leader of a talent development team and corporate initiatives
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in adult learning principles, delivery methodology and instructional design of corporate training programs

At Safran Cabin, we provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

• Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, and employee discounts & rewards for consumer products/services and more!
• Management roles may be eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

The expected salary range for this position is between $146,580 - $230,340 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.

Company Information

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 magazines "Worlds 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.

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