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Lean Sigma Engineer

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Safran Seats

Gainesville, TX (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 4 weeks ago (Updated 4 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 5/27/2026

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Job 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 Lean Sigma Engineer, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of aerospace. This position contributes to our vision by:  Plans basic Lean Sigma projects, including budgets;  Leads Lean Sigma projects that will produce significant cost savings;  Ensures projects are on schedule and customer expectations are meet;  Contributes to the development and Implementation of lean sigma deployment plan;  Fosters the Lean Sigma culture within the organization;  Designs, develops, implements and evaluates internal Lean Sigma Green Belt program;  Delivers employee Lean Sigma Green Belt Training;  Mentors Green Belt candidates on basic projects to reach certification ensuring compliance to methodology; What we offer:  Competitive salaries
  • Paid holidays
  • Recognition programs
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Retirement (401K) plans with employer match
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Tuition assistance
  • Over 300 career paths across global sites Highlights from our facility: Safran Seats in Gainesville, Texas, plays a big role in making top-notch aircraft seats for airlines around the world.
The team here is known for their know-how and dedication to building comfortable, reliable seats for both commercial and business planes. With a focus on quality and new ideas, the Gainesville facility helps keep Safran at the forefront of the aviation seating industry, working closely with airlines and aircraft makers to deliver seats passengers appreciate. Join Safran Seats, where you can look to the skies and say "we did that." Job Requirements At Safran Seats, we value service-oriented team players who demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to adapt to our dynamic, innovative environment.
  • Bachelor Degree in engineering or business administration; OR an Associate's plus 3 years relevant/related work experience; OR 6 years directly related work experience
  • Minimum 1 year relevant experience and minimum of 1 year with process
  • improvement experience.
  • Lean training from the Shingo Institute, Shingijutsu, or other recognized program
  • or company.
  • Must pursue One Safran referent accreditation
  • Basic knowledge of Lean Sigma, process improvement, and problem solving
  • methodologies
  • Basic Knowledge within functional areas of Continuous Improvement (at least one of the following fields):
  • Office Lean
  • Training of Lean Sigma
  • Engineering Lean Sigma/Continuous Improvement (DFLSS, DFMA, VAVE,
  • etc.)
  • Quality/Manufacturing Lean Sigma /Continuous Improvement
  • Able to organize complex thoughts and ideas into a cohesive, simple message.
  • Ability to influence all levels of the organization without direct authority
  • Consistent focus on safety, 5S, standard work and problem solving throughout
  • value stream, with visible evidence of effectiveness. Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:
  • Innovative & Curious
  • Collaborative & Inclusive
  • Committed to Safety
  • Trustworthy
  • Results Focused
  • Driven to Excellence
  • Powered by Teamwork This description outlines the general nature and level of work for this position.
Duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary by assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Safran Seats is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. For verification or accommodation requests, please email jeff.guin@safrangroup.com or call 940-363-2068. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Candidates for positions with Safran Seats must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is available for this position Relocation assistance is not offered for this position. Company Information Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world. Locate your future workplace 2000 Weber Dr
TX 76240
Gainesville Texas United States Copy Address

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