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). In the role of Supplier Field Engineer based on the East Coast near a major airport, you will assist suppliers to reach and sustain quality and logistics performance levels in line with the division targets, across the assigned supplier and/or program scope. You'll have the opportunity to support the procurement and quality teams on crisis management. 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:
• Manage Recovery plan with Line of Balance management on shortages occurring at multi-Safran Electrical & Power plants.
• Support SPM (SPQM) Division to recover good supplier performances by addressing action plan follow up through close relationship and visits to supplier site.
• Support the Supply chain operation teams on recovery plan, escalations or critical issues.
• Support SPM to "Check and Act" action plan implementation.
• Acts as a co assessor for onsite supplier assessments and audits, in coordination with the SPM.
• Support SPM plant on Major Quality issues. (Scope definition, containment.)
• Escalate and participate to risk analysis with SPM Division
• Drives key stakeholders to define and deliver the corrective action plans ensuring results are achieved and sustainable with a key focus on production readiness, audits and for systemic quality issues
• Conducts internal periodic supplier performance review with other groups within the division.
• Focal point for supplier performances issues in relation with logistics and programs teams.
• Conduct workshops to drive change and resolve conflict, both internally and at the supplier facility.

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

Travel specifictity
50% travel.

Additional description
Ongoing initiatives, like Women@Safran and our engagement action plans, have helped to create a diverse, inclusive, empowered, people-first, excellence-driven culture, making Safran Electrical & Power a great place to work.

The CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) strategy, Engage for the Future, is based on four pillars: decarbonizing aviation, being an exemplary employer, exemplifying responsible industry, and affirming our commitment to society. In response to the urgent climate challenge, Safran has an ambitious policy to support the transition to carbon-neutral aviation by 2050, involving all of our teams in the solutions. At Safran, we are passionate employees who work together for a sustainable future.

Safran Electrical & Power offers competitive salaries, recognition programs, comprehensive benefits, retirement plans with employer match, corporate university training courses, professional development programs, tuition assistance, flexible work scheduling and paid leave. We offer the opportunity for a rich and diverse career across over 300 job fields and international sites while our teams work to continuously develop their skills.

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.

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.

Education and/or Experience
•Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field and at least 3 years experience in Quality, Supply Chain and/or Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
•Experience in Aerospace & Defense or related industry desired

Knowledge/Skills
•Project Management skills - Intermediate
•Technical awareness of manufacturing processes - Advanced
•Understanding of process control, total quality, and lean manufacturing - Intermediate
•Knowledge of supply chain principles & tools including audits; ERP principals - Advanced
•Knowledge of Quality/Lean tools (FMEA, 8D, DMAIC, 5W, Ishikawa etc.) including audits - Intermediate
•Problem solving skills - ability to analyze a problem and determine if driven by design, supplier or other factors in a timely fashion. - Intermediate
•Strong communication skills at all levels (written and verbal).

•High level of self motivation and job planning in order to achieve goals and meet deadlines.
•Strong customer focus.
•Leadership through influence and effective conflict resolution.
•Required fluency in English; French and Spanish a plus.

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 kimberly.copley@safrangroup.com or call: 940-272-5725. 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.

Annual salary
commensurate with experience

Job location

Job location
North America, United States, New York

City (-ies)
East Coast

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required
More than 3 years