Change Manager Job at Safran, Gainesville, TX

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  • Safran
  • Gainesville, TX

Job Description

As a member of the Safran Seats business, you play a major role in teamwork that provides over one million seats to major airlines worldwide. Our commitment to superior quality, comfort and innovation ensure that you can take pride in doing meaningful work that supports the needs of passengers and crews alike.

1. Occupational Summary (Position Objective & Authorities)

Objective:
The Change Manager is responsible for supporting the development of Configuration Management in Seats USA business unit (SSUSA) with respect to Change Management processes as well as supporting the Change Control Board. Lead the tailoring of Configuration Management System (CMS) processes to ensure proper Change Management for SSUSA in alignment with Safran Group, Seats Company (SST), OEM, and SSUSA QMS requirements. Is accountable and responsible for execution of Change Management for assigned programs. In the initial term, this role will also support the configuration management deployment at SSUSA. Position works under general supervision.

2. Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

A) Participates in the analysis of contract requirements with respect to Change Management in the bid phase of programs.
B) Tailors the CMS and OEM/customer requiremnts for a program and establishes, implements, and maintains the program Configuration Management Plan.
C) Manages the flow-down of configuration management requirements and ensures follow-up with sub-contractors and suppliers.
D) Defines, organizes, and steers the Configuration Control Board including pre- and post-CCB activities.
E) Participates in Master Engineering Reviews (MER).
F) Performs or contributes to configuration audits (Functional Configuration Audits (FCA), Physical Configuration Audits (PCA)).
G) Monitor and analyze changes in the organizations environment (standards, customer/OEM) which may impact the CMS and develop solutions to improve processes in accordance with such requirements.
H) Work alongside the Configuration Manager to enhance the current Change process, ensuring Configuration rules are adhered to, during the change process flow.
I) Support Program Managers as they develop their programs, ensuring local and global Configuration Management procedures are observed and complied with.
J) Support the implementation of a Windchill based PLM tool. Support relating functions to ensure that CM is effectively developed, applied as a solid foundation to the PLM system.
K) Performs other duties as assigned.

As a member of the Safran Seats business, you play a major role in teamwork that provides over one million seats to major airlines worldwide. Our commitment to superior quality, comfort and innovation ensure that you can take pride in doing meaningful work that supports the needs of passengers and crews alike.

1. Occupational Summary (Position Objective & Authorities)

Objective:
The Change Manager is responsible for supporting the development of Configuration Management in Seats USA business unit (SSUSA) with respect to Change Management processes as well as supporting the Change Control Board. Lead the tailoring of Configuration Management System (CMS) processes to ensure proper Change Management for SSUSA in alignment with Safran Group, Seats Company (SST), OEM, and SSUSA QMS requirements. Is accountable and responsible for execution of Change Management for assigned programs. In the initial term, this role will also support the configuration management deployment at SSUSA. Position works under general supervision.

2. Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

A) Participates in the analysis of contract requirements with respect to Change Management in the bid phase of programs.
B) Tailors the CMS and OEM/customer requiremnts for a program and establishes, implements, and maintains the program Configuration Management Plan.
C) Manages the flow-down of configuration management requirements and ensures follow-up with sub-contractors and suppliers.
D) Defines, organizes, and steers the Configuration Control Board including pre- and post-CCB activities.
E) Participates in Master Engineering Reviews (MER).
F) Performs or contributes to configuration audits (Functional Configuration Audits (FCA), Physical Configuration Audits (PCA)).
G) Monitor and analyze changes in the organizations environment (standards, customer/OEM) which may impact the CMS and develop solutions to improve processes in accordance with such requirements.
H) Work alongside the Configuration Manager to enhance the current Change process, ensuring Configuration rules are adhered to, during the change process flow.
I) Support Program Managers as they develop their programs, ensuring local and global Configuration Management procedures are observed and complied with.
J) Support the implementation of a Windchill based PLM tool. Support relating functions to ensure that CM is effectively developed, applied as a solid foundation to the PLM system.
K) Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

3. Qualification Requirements

A. Education & Qualification-
• Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field such as Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Information or an accepted equivalent or 6 years equivalent related experience in lieu of degree.

B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge-
• In addition to meeting the education requirement, requires an additional 5 years of experience.
• Level 6 CMII Certified or ability to obtain certification quickly
• Working knowledge of engineering documentation release and approval processes.
• User of CATIA V5 / SmarTeam (or other PLM systems).
• Aerospace or automotive experience with a knowledge of Digital Muckups (DMU).
• Knowledge of Boeing and Airbus specifications.

C. Professional Skills-
• Requires excellent communication skills that are needed to influence and convince other areas of new requirements or updates to current data
• Technical capabilities should include moderately complex problem solving, root cause analysis, mechanical design practices & drawing standards, project management, and configuration management at a moderately complex level.
• Ability to plan and think strategically and resolve problems.
• Must have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment.
• Ability to read and review written communication.
• Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.

D. Behavioral Skills-
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to work autonomously

E. Desirable Aspects-
• Aircraft seating development experience

4.Travel-
International and/or Domestic travel required; 5-10%

Job Requirements

3. Qualification Requirements

A. Education & Qualification-
• Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field such as Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Information or an accepted equivalent or 6 years equivalent related experience in lieu of degree.

B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge-
• In addition to meeting the education requirement, requires an additional 5 years of experience.
• Level 6 CMII Certified or ability to obtain certification quickly
• Working knowledge of engineering documentation release and approval processes.
• User of CATIA V5 / SmarTeam (or other PLM systems).
• Aerospace or automotive experience with a knowledge of Digital Muckups (DMU).
• Knowledge of Boeing and Airbus specifications.

C. Professional Skills-
• Requires excellent communication skills that are needed to influence and convince other areas of new requirements or updates to current data
• Technical capabilities should include moderately complex problem solving, root cause analysis, mechanical design practices & drawing standards, project management, and configuration management at a moderately complex level.
• Ability to plan and think strategically and resolve problems.
• Must have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment.
• Ability to read and review written communication.
• Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.

D. Behavioral Skills-
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to work autonomously

E. Desirable Aspects-
• Aircraft seating development experience

4.Travel-
International and/or Domestic travel required; 5-10%

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

SAFRAN is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

SAFRAN is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status

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.

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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Contract work, Work experience placement, For subcontractor, Work at office, Local area, Worldwide

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