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• $81k Per Year Change Manager Safran Seats

•

Formerly:

Weber Aircraft, Zodiac Seats)

Occupation:

Business Continuity Planners

Location:

Gainesville, TX

• 76240-9699

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Posted:

07/17/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

09/10/2026

Expires:

12/11/2026 Job #: 17042159 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education Bachelor's Degree Experience 60 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Day Shift Benefits Help for . As a member of the Safran Seats business, you play a major role in teamwork that provides over one million seats to major airlines worldwide. Our commitment to superior quality, comfort and innovation ensure that you can take pride in doing meaningful work that supports the needs of passengers and crews alike. 1. Occupational Summary (Position Objective & Authorities)

Objective:

The Change Manager is responsible for supporting the development of Configuration Management in Seats USA business unit (SSUSA) with respect to Change Management processes as well as supporting the Change Control Board. Lead the tailoring of Configuration Management System (CMS) processes to ensure proper Change Management for SSUSA in alignment with Safran Group, Seats Company (SST), OEM, and

SSUSA QMS

requirements. Is accountable and responsible for execution of Change Management for assigned programs. In the initial term, this role will also support the configuration management deployment at SSUSA. Position works under general supervision. 2. Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities) A) Participates in the analysis of contract requirements with respect to Change Management in the bid phase of programs. B) Tailors the CMS and OEM/customer requirements for a program and establishes, implements, and maintains the program Configuration Management Plan. C) Manages the flow-down of configuration management requirements and ensures follow-up with sub-contractors and suppliers. D) Defines, organizes, and steers the Configuration Control Board including pre

• and post-CCB activities.

E) Participates in Master Engineering Reviews (MER). F) Performs or contributes to configuration audits (Functional Configuration Audits (FCA), Physical Configuration Audits (PCA)). G) Monitor and analyze changes in the organizations environment (standards, customer/OEM) which may impact the CMS and develop solutions to improve processes in accordance with such requirements. H) Work alongside the Configuration Manager to enhance the current Change process, ensuring Configuration rules are adhered to, during the change process flow. I) Support Program Managers as they develop their programs, ensuring local and global Configuration Management procedures are observed and complied with. J) Support the implementation of a Windchill based PLM tool. Support relating functions to ensure that CM is effectively developed, applied as a solid foundation to the PLM system. K) Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements 3. Qualification Requirements A. Education & Qualification

• Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field such as Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Information or an accepted equivalent or 6 years equivalent related experience in lieu of degree. B. Work Experience
• Technical knowledge
• In addition to meeting the education requirement, requires an additional 5 years of experience.
• Level 6 CMII Certified or ability to obtain certification quickly
• Working knowledge of engineering documentation release and approval processes.
• User of

CATIA V5

/ SmarTeam (or other PLM systems).

• Aerospace or automotive experience with a knowledge of Digital Muckups (DMU).
• Knowledge of Boeing and Airbus specifications. C. Professional Skills
• Requires excellent communication skills that are needed to influence and convince other areas of new requirements or updates to current data
• Technical capabilities should include moderately complex problem solving, root cause analysis, mechanical design practices & drawing standards, project management, and configuration management at a moderately complex level.
• Ability to plan and think strategically and resolve problems.
• 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. D. Behavioral Skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to work autonomously E. Desirable Aspects
• Aircraft seating development experience 4.Travel
• International and/or Domestic travel required; 5-10% But what else?

(advantages, specific features, etc.) SAFRAN 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 Company Information Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets. Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking. With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.