Spotlight on International Women in Engineering Day

This INWED, the focus is on three US-based women in the field of engineering at Safran Cabin, Safran Electronics & Defense Avionics USA, and Safran Trusted 4D.

Adriana Dean

Senior Engineering Project Support Manager

Safran Electronics & Defense Avionics, USA

Educational background: I graduated as a language teacher in Brazil but most of my most of my experiences are related to Project Management and Project Support.  My most recent certification is Project Management from UCI.

• Can you describe the type of projects you work on?

As a Senior Engineering Project Support Manager, I like to say that I am in the business of helping people. When someone needs help, their problem becomes my problem! Engineering Support is a very broad area and it is still a new concept in many companies. One of our main goals is to handle all non-technical aspects of engineering such as administration of Engineering Tools, Indirect Procurement, Customer Submittals, Formal Release of artifacts via our Enovia system and many more. We are experts on Engineering tools and processes.

• What aspect of your job motivates you?

I love how dynamic my job is when no two days are the same; firefighting and problem solving drive me.

• What is your biggest accomplishment in your career?

I have been involved with many special projects throughout my career, including five major facility moves  but I am most proud of the recent role I played as one of the SAP Super-users that implemented Safran Electronics & Defense Avionics SAP a couple of years ago.

• What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

When I am not working, I spend time baking and watching horror movies with my family.

 

Alaysia Gilbert

Quality Manager

Safran Trusted 4D

Educational background: Degree in Mechanical Engineering

• What has been your career path?

I started out as a Quality Engineer and spent just over 4.5 years in the role interacting with many parts of the business, and am now the Quality Manager for our site.

• What would you tell a candidate who is interviewing for an engineering role at Safran?

For the sake of growth in your career, find opportunities to challenge yourself and embrace situations that make you uncomfortable.

• How do you demonstrate a commitment to safety in your role?

I encourage people around me to be aware of, and most importantly document, situations which could pose a threat to the health and safety of everyone from fellow employees to our customers.

• What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

Working on my house (what I like to call extreme crafting)

 

Faiqa Anbreen

Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Safran Cabin

Educational background: Master’s in Aerospace Engineering. Currently I am a PhD candidate in Engineering and Computational Mathematics.

• Can you describe the type of products/projects you work on?

I work on any product within Safran Cabin which required thermofluid analysis. It ranges from studying fluid characteristics of high-speed impellers to understanding heat transfer in electronics board. I also work on projects involving simulating flow behavior inside a lavatory or aircraft cabin.

• What aspect of your job motivates you?

I like the fact I get to solve challenging problems and I get to be part of working on building future technologies.

• In your view what are the top skills that are needed to be a successful engineer?

One should have resolve and grit to solve problems, and be driven towards understanding how different systems come together to deliver an outcome.

• What do you enjoy outside work?

I love to spend time outdoors hiking and playing sports like Tennis and volley ball.