General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Cabin is the world's No. 1 in aircraft interiors. Safran Cabin provides innovative, smart and sustainable cabin interiors, as well as advanced water and waste management systems.

Here, you will develop your skills and grow within a community of experts who enrich your experience every day.
Here, collaboration connects our teams across the globe.
Did you know? We have probably already flown together!
Would you like to join us? Learn more about Safran Cabin here.
(Hyperlink: https://www.safran-group.com/en/companies/safran-cabin)
  

Reference number

2026-190390  

Job details

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Customer services and support - Supportability engineering

Job Family

SUPPORTABILITY ENGINEERING

Job title

Product Sustainment Manager

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip.

The Product Sustainment Manager is responsible for planning, leading, and executing projects and initiatives that ensure the continued supportability, certification compliance, and lifecycle sustainment of Safran Cabin aftermarket products.

The role leads activities associated with material and component obsolescence, product sustainment, certification continuity, engineering changes, and risk management.

Summary of Duties:
Essential Functions - All Levels
• Maintain and monitor existing PMA approvals and associated part eligibility.
• Establish a periodic review to ensure PMA documentation remains aligned with the current product configuration.
• Collaborate and Coordinate with Certification/Airworthiness and the appropriate regulatory organization for PMA processing.
• Analyze material and component obsolescence issues affecting aftermarket products and customer fleets.
• Evaluate operational, technical, certification, supply chain, customer, and business impacts associated with sustainment risks.
• Develop recommendations and mitigation strategies supporting product lifecycle continuity and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional activities involving Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Certification, and Customer Support.
• Develop project plans, schedules, risk assessments, milestones, and execution strategies.
• Monitor project performance and identify corrective actions necessary to achieve project objectives.
• Prepare and present analyses, recommendations, risk assessments, and project status information to management.
• Evaluate alternatives, prioritize work, and recommend solutions affecting business operations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product sustainment, certification continuity, and lifecycle management.

Key Responsibilities
• Manage assigned sustainment projects and ensure timely execution of approved mitigation plans.
• Develop project analyses, risk assessments, and recommendations for management review.
• Monitor project milestones and identify recovery actions when necessary.
• Monitor aftermarket obsolescence databases, reports, and records.
• Drive engineering investigations related to obsolete parts.
• Align with buyers and planners to understand inventory status and anticipated shortages.
• Analyze evaluation of alternate materials and replacement parts.
• Evaluate certification impacts associated with proposed material substitutions and design changes.
• Partner with Engineering, Certification, Procurement, Planning, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Customer Support to evaluate and resolve product sustainment issues.
• Independently manages assigned sustainment and obsolescence initiatives.
• Supports all programs impacted by obsolescence.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Safran Cabin is #1 worldwide for business and regional aircraft interiors.

Here, you will build your skills and grow with a community of experts to enrich yourself every day.
Here, collaboration is embodied within the diversity of our teams all around the world.
Here, we're cutting our emissions, not your ambitions.

Together, let's shape the sustainable future of aeronautics. Learn more about Safran Cabin!

Why join us?

At Safran Cabin, we provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

• Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, and employee discounts & rewards for consumer products/services and more!

Candidate skills & requirements

Qualifications:
Level 1:
Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Aerospace, or related discipline.
Experience: 0–3 years of aerospace, manufacturing, aftermarket, or engineering experience.
Computer Skills: Proficient use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
Other Skills:
• Aerospace manufacturing experience.
• Experience with FAA or customer certification requirements.
• Knowledge of engineering change management processes.
• Understanding of engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience with ERP and PLM systems.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Performs risk assessment and assist to define a mitigation plan
• Articulates and describes situations clearly and concisely through verbal and written communication.
• Adaptable and comfortable in a fast changing environment.

Preferred Skills (not required):
• Bachelor's degree
• PMP certification or equivalent project management training.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.

Annual salary

70,750 - 111,180 USD

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, California

City (-ies)

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

No

Requesting party

Number of position(s)

1