2026-181225 - Product Improvement Engineer - Suzhou F/H

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:21:01 Z

Job field / Job profile : Mechanics/Mechanical part or subassembly design
Employment type : Détachement
Job details :
The role of the Product Improvement Engineer is to represent the Engineering Department at the production site and to contribute to the improvement of the products within the Landing Gear & Integration (LGI) division. This position is located at our SUZHOU SLS plant in China for a duration of 36 months. The primary objective is to implement this new function on site and, by the end of the three-year period, to develop local expertise. The Product Improvement Engineer will work across functions, acting as a liaison between the Engineering IPTs and Manufacturing, investigating issues that arise during the manufacturing process and that require engineering support to analyse and resolve, for example: 1) Investigating assembly problems 2) Sudden increase in NCR on a part 3) Support lean sigma events on problem parts 4) Identify cost reductions opportunities 5) Carrying out root cause analysis and recommend resolutions This role addresses the requirement to have a dedicated Specialist supporting Engineering, Manufacturing and Purchasing on quality improvements and cost reductions. - Facilitate design for manufacturing and concurrent engineering activities - During product development phase, ensure that design for manufacturing objectives are defined and met (manufacturing costs, lead times and quality) - During sustaining phase, identify, promote and support implementation of product improvements targeting better manufacturability - Jointly with Manufacturing Engineering, support understanding of definition requirements and proper transmission into manufacturing and inspection processes. - Ensure that manufacturing needs and constraints are properly taken into account in product definition - Jointly with manufacturing quality, ensure continuous monitoring of design for manufacturing KPIs (non-conformities, process capability, etc.) - Jointly with multi-sites Product Improvement team, develop generic improvement projects related to processes, methods and tools supporting design for manufacturing activities and needs. - Jointly with Engineering and Manufacturing, ensure efficient manufacturing concessions treatment by Engineering, propose optimizations and support their implementation when needed.

Mechanical or Aerospace engineering degree Minimum 5 years' experience in Engineering and design (knowledge of landing gear is an asset) with a good understanding of Manufacturing, Quality, and Project Management. Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing Proven capability in the use of CATIA V5, solid modeling, and 2D layouts Customer focused with excellent communication and presentation skills Detail and results oriented with a well-developed problem-solving ability Proactivity and initiative with the ability to influence others Bilingual (French/English/Chinese) is an asset
City (-ies) : Suzhou
Minimum education level achieved : Master Degree
Language / Level :
English : Fluent
Language / Level :
French : Intermediate
Language / Level :
Chinese : Beginner

2026-180933 - Local Technical Referent COMAC (based in Shangai) F/H

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:21:01 Z

Job field / Job profile : Project management/Senior project manager
Employment type : Détachement
Job details :
As Safran Landing Systems representative of the C929 Landing Gear System based in Shanghai fronting Comac, your missions are the following: • Strengthen the relationship between Safran and COMAC regarding project management aspects. • Identify, establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders within COMAC. • Act as a technical interface to filter, clarify, and facilitate the exchange of information between Safran and COMAC. In that respect, attend all the technical meetings, share the minutes, ensure a continuous and consistent follow-up of the actions, transmit the demands, expectations and answers of both parties. • Promote Safran position by ensuring Safran's technical positions and processes are fully understood, and be able to re-explain them in person as needed. • Ensure a clear understanding of COMAC's technical positions and milestones and be capable of gathering informal or relevant information from COMAC. • Facilitate problem resolution by engaging the appropriate stakeholders and speeding up the flow of information. • No decision-making responsibilities are attached to the position; all decisions remain under the authority of the PCE (Project Chief Engineer). • Maintain regular connection with COMAC and the PCE, facilitate and monitor ongoing activities, and report on their status. • Ensure coordination and maintain relationships with other COMAC suppliers related to our work packages, keeping the client continuously involved. • Conduct visits and follow up with BCS and/or LGS suppliers on project-related matters. Facilitate the visits of SLS people in term of organisation. You will report directly to the C929 PCE. The targeted duration of the mission is 36 months.

Required Skills and Qualifications : • Initial experience in project management within the aerospace sector. • Knowledge of development (ARP4754, DO178, DO160) and certification standards (CS25). • Understanding of concurrent engineering approaches. • Operational English for an international context; fluency in spoken and written Chinese would be a significant advantage. • Familiarity with Chinese culture would be appreciated. • Excellent interpersonal skills to foster relationships with both the client and SLS teams. • High level of adaptability and ability to thrive in an international/multicultural environment. • Strong skills required in analysis, synthesis and rigour. • Quick learner with a keen interest in aeronautical technologies. • Ability to work autonomously while maintaining rigorous reporting and being a team player. • Technical experience on SLS products would be a plus. • Proficiency with MS Office project management tools is desirable.
City (-ies) : Shangai
Minimum education level achieved : Master Degree
Language / Level :
English : Fluent

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2026-181225 - Product Improvement Engineer - Suzhou F/H

2026-180933 - Local Technical Referent COMAC (based in Shangai) F/H