Are you passionate about technology or aviation? Come invent the solutions of tomorrow in the aerospace and defense industry, with an international group where innovation, teamwork and continuing, daily education are fundamental values. Join us!

Safran Cabin headquarters are in Huntington Beach, California, with a global presence of over 10,000 employees at 36 sites. Site locations are in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Germany, France, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Tunisia and Thailand. Safran Cabin serves over 400 airlines and leasing companies globally and delivers to all airframe OEM manufacturers with a heritage spanning over 80 years in the industry.

Using sound engineering principles and industry knowledge, this Vice President will interface with cross functional groups (internal and external) to ensure robust, airworthy designs are attained which meet budget, schedule and internal requirements and goals. This leadership position will be responsible for participating in and leading improvement activities at a group and/or company level.

The VP of Engineering is responsible for defining and implementing the product roadmap and must possess a firm understanding of the key strategic elements. They must also have a solid technical grasp of architecture components so they can anticipate the risks and the technology choices to be made. This is a demanding strategic role, for which candidates must demonstrate both flexibility and a proven track record of technical expertise.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Lead a multidisciplinary team of system, electrical, mechanical, design, software engineers and managers
• Champions growth and skill development of engineering managers and individuals contributors
• Interfaces with various groups (internal and external) to support new business and bring projects to completion
• Fosters continuous improvement of means, methods, procedures and operations
• Identifies opportunities for improvements within WWS (engineering or company) and leads initiatives to implement solutions
• Responsible for the technical data produced from functional group
• Provides technical guidance and mentoring for functional group
• Ensures technical solutions meet customer and regulatory requirements
• Responsible for strategy of subject matter including developing and executing R&T roadmap
• Utilizes sound technical problem solving to lead ongoing and new projects
• Oversees research and/or testing for new development
• Ensures designs meet airworthiness standards, customer requirements and WWS internal standards
• Developing standards and procedures to ensure that quality standards are met and consistent.
• Contributing to recruitment activities.
• Preparing and optimizing budgets.
• Other duties as assigned

Travel specifictity
Travel will be required.

Additional description
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Strong organizational leadership skills.
• Establishment of Overall Technology Roadmap
• Knowledge of Overall Market / Industry Trends
• Contribution to Organization Planning / roadmap
• Fiscal Accountability
• Communication
• Must be knowledgeable about industry trends, best practices, and change management.

Candidate skills & requirements
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience -
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or equivalent) from a recognized institution
• Desired minimum of 20 years of engineering experience in the design and development of aircraft components and/or systems

Physical Demands - While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to move around the office.
Work Environment - The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.
Travel - Travel may be up to 25% depending on program assignment

At Safran, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and 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.

Annual salary
$159,600 -$250,800

Job location

Job location
North America, United States, California

City (-ies)
Carson

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required
More than 8 years

Additional Languages preferred
English (Fluent)