Engineering Manager II

Location: Twinsburg

This Engineering Manager II role is responsible for oversight of Mechanical Engineering design and development functions for the site. They will be responsible for leading critical projects, providing a strong technical support and guidance to the Mechanical Engineers team, driving the Mechanical Engineering efforts and coordinating with other functional teams within Engineering in supporting New Product Development (NPD), R&T/R&D, and Bid & Proposal projects for our Rotating Machines product lines (mainly AC, DC air-cooled or oil-cooled starters and/or generators).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
•Leads Critical Projects and communicates progress and risks to the executive management
•Provides strong technical insights and guidance to the Mechanical Engineers team to ensure products are designed per SAFRAN and Aerospace Standards
•Validates design choices by performing Technical Assessment, and/or participating in technical reviews and audits
•Collaborates with Engineering/Technical leadership to provide technical oversight and design assurance of all activities to ensure high quality of Engineering
•Provides leadership and motivation in managing the activities of the Mechanical Engineering Group to ensure best performance from all within the group
•Position will interface with other functional teams within the Engineering department in supporting New Product Development, R&T and Bid and Proposal projects
•Responsible for resource planning, recruitment, training and mentoring of multi-disciplined individuals for the team to fulfill resource needs of the organization
•Work effectively with other functional groups (electrical, software/firmware, programs, test lab, supply chain, business development, quality, etc.) to achieve program milestones and other division goals
•Leads and motivates individuals to work effectively, to develop skills and grow their responsibilities
•Ensure critical resource and skills continuity and develop hiring plans as required. Actively participate in the hiring process.
•Adheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental programs and culture
•Travel requirements: Occasional travel (general guideline, once per quarter) within the U.S./Outside the U.S.
•Evening/night hours may be required
•Extra hours may be required during business peaks

• Travel requirements: Occasional travel (general guideline, once per quarter) within the U.S./Outside the U.S.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and
responsibilities to this job at any time. This job posting does not constitute a written or implied
contract of employment.

This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security
based export control requirements. 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.

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 Electrical and 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 call : 330 321 4172. We will decide on your request for reasonable
accommodation on a case-by-case basis

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
• Minimum of eight (10) years mechanical engineering experience with management aptitude in a new product design and manufacturing environment
• Minimum of two (2) years managing a team of engineers
Knowledge/Skills
•Experience with Rotating Machines design (motors, generators, etc.)
•Demonstrated high level of ability, leadership, motivation and aptitude
•Solid technical judgement on various mechanical engineering disciplines
•GD&T knowledge
•Demonstrated problem solving skills
•Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work with individuals/teams at all levels within the organization and with customers
•Strong organizational, administrative and reporting skills
•Ability to provide clear direction and delegation

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations - None

Preferred Skills :
•Design of Bearing system
•Design of wound components
•Rotor Dynamics
•Oil and air cooling
•DO160, ARP4754A & ARP4761 familiarity
Supervisory Responsibilities
List the supervisory responsibilities this position must perform; include the department or position titles responsible for and the level of authority exercised in performing the responsibilities.

• Budget responsibility for team
• Bi-annual appraisal of the team members
• Manages a team of approximately 10 engineers
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• May require long periods of sitting.
• May require lifting up to 20 lbs.
• May require prolonged repetitive use of upper extremities.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Typical office environment requiring the use of typical office equipment (i.e. computers, phones, etc.) Computer keyboarding, computer monitor and mouse use including reaching forward, grasping, finger and wrist manipulation and neck bending and turning; near vision is necessary for computer monitor use.


Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Safran es un grupo internacional de alta tecnología que opera en los campos de la aeronáutica (propulsión, equipamiento e interiores), espacio y defensa. Su misión: contribuir de forma duradera a un mundo más seguro, donde el transporte aéreo sea cada vez más respetuoso con el medio ambiente, más cómodo y más accesible. Establecido en todos los continentes, el Grupo emplea a 100.000 personas para una facturación de 27.3 mil millones de euros en 2024, y ocupa, solo o en asociación, posiciones de liderazgo mundial o europeo en sus mercados.
Safran es la segunda empresa del sector aeronáutico y de la defensa que figura en la lista de «World's Best Companies» de 2024 de la revista TIME.

Safran Electrical & Power es uno de los líderes mundiales en materia de sistemas eléctricos para aeronaves. Esta empresa es un actor clave en el ámbito de la electrificación de los equipos y de la propulsión eléctrica e híbrida. Además, cuenta con 14 000 empleados en 13 países.