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Engineering Manager Configuration Management & Design Support (H/F) - SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE AVIONICS USA, LLC

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Safran is an international high-tech group operating in the aerospace, space, and defense sectors. The Engineering Manager Configuration Management & Design Support leads a team focused on maintaining engineering data integrity and provides design support to ensure compliance with SAFRAN global standards.

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Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and motivate a team specializing in configuration management and design support; team may include configuration analysts, drawing checkers, and designers

Oversee and optimize configuration management policies, procedures, and tools to ensure SEDA USA's compliance with SAFRAN standards and applicable regulatory requirements

Manage and enforce engineering change processes: oversee change requests, product baselines, document control, and effective communication of changes across project teams

Support the design engineering team by ensuring accurate and timely management of product data and documentation, enabling seamless project execution

Guide the team through rigorous product development processes to deliver predictable and high-quality results

Act as the initial point of escalation for any issues impacting configuration integrity or design data within SEDA USA projects

Develop and implement training and mentorship programs to foster technical mastery, compliance awareness, and positive team morale

Plan and conduct internal audits and reviews of configuration management processes, preparing the team for external compliance assessments

Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and project management teams to ensure the consistent application of configuration control and integration of design requirements

Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including other Safran entities, customers, and suppliers to clarify requirements and resolve issues related to product data and configuration

Regularly report project status, risks, and corrective actions to SEDA engineering leadership

Drive continuous improvement for configuration management and design support practices, identifying and implementing process enhancements

Coordinate with international SAFRAN manufacturing sites when needed to support configuration management through development and serial production phases

Qualification

Configuration ManagementDesign SupportSiemens NXDassault Systems 3DXEngineering LeadershipAS9100PDM/PLM ToolsProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsCoachingProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Aerospace, or related discipline)

Minimum 5 years' experience in product development including requirements engineering, design, testing, and qualification experience in aerospace or industrial environment preferred

Prior experience in configuration management and/or design support roles required

2+ years of engineering team leadership or people management responsibilities preferred

Working knowledge of industry standards for (such as AS9100, ARP4754, APQP)

Familiarity with documentation management and configuration management systems (such as PDM or PLM tools)

Demonstrated project management, organizational, and multitasking skills; knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems is a plus

Effective communicator able to summarize complex technical information, build relationships, and drive team engagement

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause corrective action skills

High integrity, adaptability, and ability to drive change in support of organizational objectives

Leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities to foster employee development and performance

Accountable for configuration control of SEDA USA's products from concept through field support, ensuring strict data integrity and traceability in line with SAFRAN procedures

Ensure timely delivery and accuracy of engineering artifacts to support program milestones and manufacturing needs

Champion robust change control procedures that align with SEDA USA and SAFRAN standards and requirements

Responsible for hiring, retaining, mentoring, and evaluating team members in alignment with SEDA USA and SAFRAN policies

Set priorities for the configuration management and design support team, ensuring timely completion of tasks and alignment with broader engineering strategies

Develop and execute training programs focused on configuration management, change control, and design documentation quality