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Engineering Manager Configuration Management & Design Support (H/F) - SAFRAN ELE
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Overview
Engineering Manager Configuration Management & Design Support (H/F) - SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE AVIONICS USA, LLC (SAFRAN Electronics & Defense) Irvine, CA Mission description: The Engineering Manager Configuration Management & Design Support at SEDA USA leads a team focused on maintaining the integrity, traceability, and accuracy of engineering data and documentation throughout the product lifecycle. This role champions configuration management best practices and provides design support to engineering teams, ensuring robust processes and outcomes aligned with SAFRAN global standards. The Engineering Manager develops the team, drives continuous improvement, and acts as a key technical and managerial resource within the organization. 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 SAFRAN standards and regulatory compliance. 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 product development processes to deliver predictable and high-quality results. Act as the initial point of escalation for issues impacting configuration integrity or design data. 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; prepare the team for external compliance assessments. Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and project management to ensure consistent configuration control and integration of design requirements. Develop and maintain 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; identify and implement process enhancements. Coordinate with international SAFRAN manufacturing sites as needed to support configuration management through development and serial production phases.
Education & Experience
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; 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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of industry standards (e.g., AS9100, ARP4754, APQP). Familiarity with documentation management and configuration management systems (PDM/PLM tools). Demonstrated project management, organizational, and multitasking skills; Earned Value Management Systems knowledge 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.
Technical Specialties
Configuration Management: Accountable for configuration control of SEDA USA's products from concept through field support, ensuring data integrity and traceability in line with SAFRAN procedures. Design Support: Ensure timely delivery and accuracy of engineering artifacts to support program milestones and manufacturing needs. Change Management: Champion robust change control procedures aligned with SAFRAN standards. Leadership & Team Development: Hiring, mentoring, and evaluating team members in alignment with policies; set priorities and develop training programs.
Additional Information
On-site at SEDA USA's Irvine, California facility with some travel to SAFRAN or customer locations as needed. Other duties may be assigned to meet evolving business needs. Seniorities & Employment
Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Staffing and Recruiting
Note: This description preserves the essential responsibilities and qualifications from the original posting while removing extraneous boilerplate. It does not alter factual content. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Engineering Manager Configuration Management & Design Support (H/F) - SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE AVIONICS USA, LLC (SAFRAN Electronics & Defense) Irvine, CA Mission description: The Engineering Manager Configuration Management & Design Support at SEDA USA leads a team focused on maintaining the integrity, traceability, and accuracy of engineering data and documentation throughout the product lifecycle. This role champions configuration management best practices and provides design support to engineering teams, ensuring robust processes and outcomes aligned with SAFRAN global standards. The Engineering Manager develops the team, drives continuous improvement, and acts as a key technical and managerial resource within the organization. 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 SAFRAN standards and regulatory compliance. 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 product development processes to deliver predictable and high-quality results. Act as the initial point of escalation for issues impacting configuration integrity or design data. 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; prepare the team for external compliance assessments. Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and project management to ensure consistent configuration control and integration of design requirements. Develop and maintain 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; identify and implement process enhancements. Coordinate with international SAFRAN manufacturing sites as needed to support configuration management through development and serial production phases.
Education & Experience
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; 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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of industry standards (e.g., AS9100, ARP4754, APQP). Familiarity with documentation management and configuration management systems (PDM/PLM tools). Demonstrated project management, organizational, and multitasking skills; Earned Value Management Systems knowledge 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.
Technical Specialties
Configuration Management: Accountable for configuration control of SEDA USA's products from concept through field support, ensuring data integrity and traceability in line with SAFRAN procedures. Design Support: Ensure timely delivery and accuracy of engineering artifacts to support program milestones and manufacturing needs. Change Management: Champion robust change control procedures aligned with SAFRAN standards. Leadership & Team Development: Hiring, mentoring, and evaluating team members in alignment with policies; set priorities and develop training programs.
Additional Information
On-site at SEDA USA's Irvine, California facility with some travel to SAFRAN or customer locations as needed. Other duties may be assigned to meet evolving business needs. Seniorities & Employment
Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Staffing and Recruiting
Note: This description preserves the essential responsibilities and qualifications from the original posting while removing extraneous boilerplate. It does not alter factual content. #J-18808-Ljbffr