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

2026-181823  

Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Continuous improvement - Improvement and/or transformation project management - BB/MBB

Job title

Engineering Performance & Transformation Lead

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

The Engineering Performance and Transformation Lead is responsible for driving measurable improvements in engineering efficiency, quality, cost, and delivery through performance management, process optimization, and strategic transformation initiatives. This role partners closely with engineering leadership, program management, and cross functional stakeholders to translate business strategy into actionable improvement plans and ensure sustainable change across the engineering organization.

Summary of Duties:
• Define, implement, and monitor key engineering performance metrics (cost, schedule, quality, efficiency, and maturity).
• Establish governance, dashboards, and review cadences to ensure data driven decision making.
• Identify performance gaps, root causes, and improvement opportunities across engineering functions and programs.
• Lead engineering transformation initiatives, including process standardization, digitalization, and ways of working improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean-Sigma, Agile, QRQC, One Safran or similar methodologies.
• Translate strategic objectives into transformation roadmaps with clear milestones, benefits, and KPIs.
• Act as a change agent to support adoption of new tools, processes, and behaviors.
• Facilitate workshops, training, and communications to embed transformation outcomes.
• Manage resistance to change and ensure stakeholder alignment at all levels.
• Partner with Engineering, Programs, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance to align performance objectives.
• Support leadership teams with analysis, business cases, and executive level reporting.
• Ensure engineering transformation initiatives are aligned with enterprise strategy.
• Support deployment and optimization of engineering tools (e.g., PLM, requirements management, project controls, digital engineering).
• Promote automation, standardization, and data transparency to improve engineering execution.

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

Description: Mid-level position within field

Working Conditions:
1. Does require fluent communication in English language
2. Employment Status will be full-time.
3. Travel may be required to other locations within the division
4. Regular office environment with regular interactions with people on the production floor

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job, rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Safran Cabin is an “at-will” employer, which means that employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer, and may be terminated at will, for any reason, with or without cause at any time during your employment with the Company. No one other than the CEO of the Company can enter into an agreement of employment for a specified period of time or make any agreement or representation contrary to this policy. Further, any such agreement must be in writing and signed by the CEO of the Company.

Candidate skills & requirements

Experience:
• 5+ years of experience in engineering, engineering management, or transformation/performance roles.
• Experience in regulated or complex engineering environments (e.g., aerospace, automotive, energy, industrial).
• Prior lead experiences are preferred.
• Experience working in a matrixed, cross functional environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex transformation or continuous improvement initiatives.

Knowledge:
• Lean-Sigma, QRQC or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Knowledge of the group, its management system, processes and organizations
• Knowledge of change management in complex organizations
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.

Computer Skills:
• Proficiency in the use of common software packages including MS Office suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.

Other Skills:
• Green Belt Certification is preferred
• Ability to lead and manage projects up to larger scales and complexity
• Ability to manage cross-functionally with direct and indirect influence
• Capacity to operate in a multi-disciplinary, diverse and international environment
• Long term vision and capacity to promote breakthrough actions
• Capacity to understand business issues
• Capacity to understand leverages of performance improvement
• Capacity to do benchmarking
• Being familiar with the organization practices of a progress plan
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work directly with senior leaders
• Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills,
• Able to manage, motivate and influence teams with and without a direct line of authority
• Receptive of feedback and quick to apply changes

Annual salary

$77,850 - $122,330

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 5 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