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SAFRAN SEATS USA LLC

recruits : Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 110 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 31,3 milliards d'euros en 2025, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés. Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2025 » du magazine TIME. Avec plus d'un million de sièges équipant les flottes des plus grandes compagnies aériennes, Safran Seats est l'un des leaders mondiaux des sièges pour passagers, équipages d'avions et hélicoptères grâce à des solutions innovantes et à forte valeur ajoutée. Parce que nous sommes persuadés que chaque talent compte, nous valorisons et encourageons les candidatures de personnes en situation de handicap pour nos opportunités d'emploi. Mission description A glimpse at the job:

HERE, WE CRAFT EXCELLENCE TOGETHER.

At Safran, we believe in sustainable career journeys, collaboration as a cornerstone of innovation, and the freedom to explore diverse career paths. As a Lead Cost Engineer, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of aerospace. 1. Occupational Summary (Position Objective & Authorities)

Objective:

Under minimal supervision and within the Costing Management team, the Product Line Costing Leader is responsible for costing the Reccuring Cost for parts, assemblies and overall seats. This role has the objective to support the Sales team with the RFQ process and the organization in achieving the cost target that has been defined, meaning the Engineering team in choosing the appropriate concept, the Purchasing team in negotiating with suppliers, the Operations team for the make/buy process and labor efficiency and the program team in the RC/profitability monitoring. This role drives continuous cost improvement using company root cause and corrective action processes. 2. Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities) Main Function Responsibilities

  • Lead cost reduction activities, with the appropriate owners (product line manager, program manager, Program Purchasing, Commodity Manager, Design Engineer, Architect and Manufacturing Engineer).
  • Optimize the full family of parts to optimize the cost on the full product line
  • Responsible of giving the recurring costs estimates for bids, advanced projects and developments, including aftermarket costs
  • Create standardize parametric recurring costs models and tools per commodity with the support from research & technology, Program Purchasing and Commodity manager and aftermarket departments. Once created, improve them.
  • Support all change control boards' activities with the assessment of costs impacts of considered changes
  • Support the make/buy decision and make sure the strategy is optimized to obtain the best costs
  • Responsible for ensuring continuity of our costs commitments across the lifecycle of our products, from advanced projects and initial offer to final delivery. By monitoring the RC through the lifecycle and by putting in place the action plan to mitigate any deviation).
  • Participate in the definition of tools and referential for production costs within Safran Seats
  • Improve globally the costing activity tools & methods
  • Monitor and update the RFQ template / RC including all options of the product line (with the inputs of the technical data from the product line team)
  • Accountable for confirming the RC for a full LOPA on new RFQ
  • Support design to cost.
  • Create the adequate processes, work instructions and KPI.
  • Lead continuous improvement project
  • Steer such projects when agreed with relevant owner.
  • Support creation of new processes (Related to Cost)
SAFRAN SEATS USA LLC

is looking for : 3. Qualification Requirements

  • A. Education & Qualification
  • A bachelor's degree in Business administration, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or related degree is required. Or equivalent (12 years) training and experience is required. B. Work Experience
  • Technical knowledge (Acquired through previous jobs, assignments, responsibilities, etc. including language capabilities.) i.e.:
  • Additional 10 years of experience in manufacturing, costing, project or program management required.
  • Basic Knowledge of key financial principles (growth margin, business plan, etc.) required
  • This position requires an individual with an engineering or manufacturing background.
  • Proven experience within a comparable manufacturing industry (automotive, aerospace etc) is preferred.
  • Knowledge of several manufacturing processes and understanding of their cost structure with regard to both design and manufacturing work instruction highly recommended
  • Experience of commercial process preferred.
  • Experience with design to cost methodologies preferred
  • In-depth knowledge of cost management and relationships between departments within a design to cost and manufacturing environment preferred C. Professional Skills
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficient with MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
  • Ability to read and understand technical and commercial documentation. D. Behavioral Skills
  • Initiative, adaptability, reliability, teamwork.
  • Customer focus.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work.
  • Must be able to interact and work closely with other Business Units (France and UK)
  • Ability to interact with all functions of development and manufacturing process.
  • Must be comfortable with multiple tasks E. Desirable Aspects
  • Familiarity with Lean-Sigma concepts
  • Familiarity with
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