Industrial Engineer

Safran SA

Gainesville, TX

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Aerospace and Defense, Algebra, Analysis Skills, Aviation Industry, Blueprints, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Data Analysis, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), English Language, Ergonomics, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Identify Issues, Industrial Engineering, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Inventory Management, Lean Manufacturing, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Assembly, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II), Microsoft Internet Explorer Browser, Microsoft Product Family, Multitasking, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Office Equipment, People Management, Plant Layout and Design, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Implementation, Process Flow, Process Improvement, Process Manufacturing, Product Data Management (PDM), Product Design, Product Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Production Control, Production Costing, Production Machining, Production Planning, Productivity Management, Project/Program Management, Propulsion, Quality Assurance, Reporting Skills, Retail Management, Safety/Work Safety, SmarTeam, Staff Training, Standards Development, Statistics, Technical/Engineering Design, Tool and Die Manufacturing, Trigonometry, Vehicle Fleets, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Gainesville, TX

POSTED

20 days ago

Industrial Engineer

Published 07.01.2026

Company : Safran Seats Job field : Industrial Engineering Location : Gainesville , Texas , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelors Degree Required experience : First experience Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Salary range : Based on market data. ITAR : ITAR Controlled position

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Published 07.01.2026

Job Description

As a member of Safran Seats, you contribute to providing over one million seats to airlines worldwide, ensuring superior quality, comfort, and innovation. Your role involves collaborating with a team to develop high-value solutions for passengers and crews. Safran is one of the few OEMs offering a comprehensive range of passenger seats, from economy to first class, allowing you to take pride in creating impressive seating options for various needs.

Occupational Summary (Position Objective & Authorities)

Objective:

Provide support to leads and operators in the assembly and/or fabrication areas. Provide information and support for process improvement. Implement structure and plan manufacturing programs.

Support manufacturing assembly and fabrication to trouble shoot both assembly and fabrication problems. This requires close interaction with assembly personnel, fabrication personnel, and their supervision. Must support all lean manufacturing improvements and may require participation in lean improvement activities. Must also work closely with Quality Assurance, Program Management, Engineering, and shop Managers to resolve quality issues, increase productivity, and eliminate ergonomic problems. Under general supervision this position will play a crucial role in the seamless transition of work processes and projects between different locations, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and optimal performance.

Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

Main Function Responsibilities -

A) Provide support to leads and operators in the assembly and fabrication areas.

B) Analyze parts and seat flow.

C) Conduct time and motion studies and provide proposal improvement.

D) Balance the lines or cells and implement procedures and/or operator instructions to support process improvement.

E) Participate to the implementation of structure and plan manufacturing programs (Lean Manufacturing, Set-up Reduction, 6S, Cost Reduction…).

F) Apply statistical data analysis in normal duty activities as required

G) Measures, analyzes, and adjusts Factory Floor Layout/ Process Flows to achieve optimum manufacturing productivity as directed by Lean Manufacturing practices, subject to managerial approval.

H) Assists in the creation and updates of Standard Work Instructions for use by factory personnel, in compliance with design and quality specifications and FAA directives.

I) Participates in training shop personnel in new and/or updated processes, including Lean Manufacturing practices and improvement implementations.

J) Communicates design improvement ideas to engineering as required.

K) Investigates serious or recurrent production difficulties and delays due to such factors as faulty methods, tooling, operational sequences, or inadequate facilities or layouts.

Job Requirements

L) Frequently contacts supervisory and non-supervisory personnel in engineering, production planning, tool design and other departments for the purpose of discussing production problems in order to secure necessary information or consider factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of production. Takes preventive or corrective action to remedy the problem or refer it to others who may be more directly responsible.

M) Develops new ideas and methods, and recommends changes in existing tooling to secure the most economical production. Submits cost reduction ideas.

N) Completes all assignments aimed at determining optimal methods and processes for manufacturing designated company products.

O) Establishes interface activities with all internal departments.

P) Cooperates with Safety and Health personnel to optimize factory safety conditions,

Q) Makes regular oral and written reports and/or presentations to supervisory and managerial personnel on any of the above activities.

R) Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

A. Education & Qualification-

B.S. degree in a related technical field (eg: IE, ME, EE) required; or
Associate degree (in related field) with 3 years related experience; or
Six (6) years of job related experience.

B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge -

0-2 years work experience, preferred.

C. Professional Skills -

Ability to support manufacturing fabrication and assembly departments in identification and resolving production problems and issues,
Must be capable of preparing well-written and orderly reports.
Must have basic knowledge of manufacturing and related operations with detailed knowledge of such fields as product design, engineering function, tool design, tool fabrication, space layout, handling equipment, production machinery and equipment, N/C machinery and equipment, factory methods work, etc.
Must have knowledge of trigonometry, algebra and statistics.
Basic knowledge of inventory management, product data management, monitoring production control and cost, and in manufacturing resource planning.
PC skills, knowledge of all Microsoft software.
Basic knowledge of motion and time study principles
Must be able to read and interpret engineering design blueprints, facility lay-out or floor plan blueprints, and/or such drawings, diagrams, and photographs as required by all of the above functions.
Demonstrate data analysis abilities.
Must have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment.
Ability to read and review written communication.
Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.

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

D. Behavioral Skills -

Ability to convince, Ability to take initiative, Accept responsibility, Adaptability-flexibility, Autonomy, Availability for others, Building Relationships, Creativity, Leadership, Negotiation, Perseverance, Precise, Self-confidence, Self-motivation, etc.
Comfortable with ambiguity and limited instruction
Must have the ability to drive major initiatives
Must be comfortable with multiple tasks , Etc.

E. Desirable Aspects -

PLM (ex: smarteam)
ERP (M3, Mapics)
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Safran Seats USA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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