Wheels & Brakes Pre-Development Project Manager

Job Description
A glimpse at the job:

POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse
perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). In the role of Manufacturing Engineer III you'll play a pivotal part in problem resolution. You'll have the opportunity to act as a subject matter expert in using Lean or Six Sigma principles to optimize existing processes to ensure production of cost effective and quality products. Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, “We did that”.


This position contributes to our vision by:
• The range of missions will allow the candidate to work on high-tech products, acquire or strengthen their overall vision of aerospace equipment development, and be at the heart of Pre-Development dynamics.
• Leading the pre-development of mechanical assemblies in response to requests for information/proposals (RFI/RFP) to win new markets.
• Monitoring development processes related to Pre-Development and contributing to meeting cost/quality and deadline objectives.
• Facilitating the integration of innovations into future developments.

Candidates for positions with Safran Landing Systems must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 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, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status. Safran Landing Systems 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 [email protected]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

**The mission includes the following activities**:
• Defining and implementing the Pre-Development plan according to Safran's standard development process. Drafting or having internal and client-expected documents drafted.
• Leading and coordinating the project team and cross-functional resources.
• Ensuring project scheduling and capacity in project and cross-functional team resources. Updating project management indicators.
• Interfacing with Sales/Programs, supporting them in client interactions.
• Interfacing with other LGI/SE divisions and the ATA32 system architects team.
• Facilitating the transition from pre-development to the development team.
• Occasionally supporting Research & Technology (R&T).
• Contributing to the consolidation of best practices and improving the state of the art in the field.

Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.


Job Requirements
• Engineering degree in mechanics or a generalist, or a university master's degree.
• Solid experience in managing technical projects in the aerospace industry.
• Open to change, agile, dynamic, organized, and enjoys working in a multidisciplinary team
• Good interpersonal skills enabling representation of the Technical Directorate to our clients.
• Cross-functional management skills.
• Strong synthesis capacity.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
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 Landing Systems 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 [email protected] or call: . We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Candidates for positions with Safran Landing Systems must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire.

This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Citizens. No company sponsorship will be offered.

赛峰集团（Safran）是一家国际高科技集团公司，业务范围涵盖航空（推进、设备和内装）、防务和航天领域。其核心宗旨是致力于构建更安全且可持续发展的世界，让航空运输更加环保、舒适和便利。赛峰集团业务遍及全球，拥有100000名员工，2024年营业额为273亿欧元。单独或是通过合作，赛峰集团在其核心市场占据全球或地区领导地位。赛峰集团在其技术创新路线图中承诺将大力开展以环境为主导的研发项目。
赛峰集团（Safran）作为航空与防务领域的佼佼者，是行业中入选《时代》杂志“2024年度全球最佳公司”（World's Best Companies 2024）榜单的首家公司。

赛峰起落架系统公司（Safran Landing Systems）在飞机起落架和制动功能方面处于全球领先地位。其专业技能从设计、制造延展至维护和维修，涵盖其产品的生命周期全程。公司与逾25家民用、支线、公务和军用飞机制造商缔结伙伴合作关系，装备飞机数量超35,000架，其装置每日起落超100,000次。