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.

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Here, collaboration connects our teams across the globe.
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(Hyperlink: https://www.safran-group.com/en/companies/safran-cabin)
  

Reference number

2026-190054  

Job details

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Industrial engineering - Industrial methods & digital tools engineering

Job title

Program Industrial Manager 2 M/F

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

A) Main responsibilities:
Program Representation and Leadership:
• Act as the industrial representative within the program team and the Integrated Program Team (IPT).
• Ensure industrial commitments align with program tollgates and schedules and the broader industrial strategy.
• Coordination with Supply Chain IPT representation to ensure parts delivery supports program milestones and proactively review progress.
Design and Industrialization:
• Plan and ensure manufacturing resources are prepared and capable of producing according to technical requirements, production rates, schedules, and cost objectives.
• Propose and implement industrial schemes linked to the company's industrial strategy, including definition of Make/Buy strategy.
• Manage the industrialization budget and non-recurring costs through the life of the program, including managing cost reduction initiatives.
• Coordinate engineering and manufacturing activities during the industrialization process, ensuring product/process convergence from an industrial perspective.
• Manage industrial and project risks.
Manufacturing Performance:
• Oversee industrial process performance and adherence to cost objectives.
• Manage production issues and recovery plans, ensuring timely customer deliveries and maintaining quality standards.
• Manage cost reduction plans and ensure alignment between local operations and program demands.
Change Implementation:
• Implement and manage changes in design and industrial schemes across the supply chain.
• Ensure manufacturability and consistency of proposed changes from "as planned" to "as built".
Quality Assurance and Program Coordination:
• Ensure that design and industrialization processes (e.g., APQP) maintain high-quality standards.
• Provide customer interaction on all industrial aspects under delegation from the program director.
Best Practices and Knowledge Management:
• Leverage best practices and capitalize on manufacturing know-how.
• Identify and validate lessons learned to improve industrial processes and strategies.

They are able to support and mentor PIM 1 and potentially act as a lead.
For DEV process, PIM is responsible for:
• Contributing to and participating in MER and PROMPT reviews.
• Coordinating and reviewing Industrialization Reviews completed by Industrialization Leaders.
B) Perform other duties as assigned

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

The Program Industrial Manager 2 works independently to ensure manufacturability, recurring cost, tooling and production readiness responsibility on a new development programs. He/she is responsible for delivering the industrialization program objectives to the budget, managing the deliverables defined in GRP-0165 including industrial risk management, lessons learnt incorporation and change control related to the bill of material, HSE, ergonomics and customer requirements. These deliverables require managing resources, budgets, production processes and quality standards to meet technical, cost, and scheduling goals. The role involves fostering collaboration between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and quality departments, optimizing industrial practices, and maintaining effective customer relationships on all industrial fronts. The PIM coordinates industrial teams – including Industrialization Leaders, Tooling and Manufacturing Planning.

The Program Industrial Manager 2 plays a critical role in the cross functional integrated program team (IPT) and drives continuous improvement using company root cause and corrective action processes. This role reports to the site Industrialization Manager.

Candidate skills & requirements

Technical Skills:
• Solid understanding of product development stages and industrialization strategies, including APQP processes. Exposure to new product development strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, methodologies, and technologies relevant to the industry.
• Understanding logistics, supply chain dynamics, and the ability to coordinate and optimize supply processes.
• Ability to analyze and manage costs, particularly recurring costs in production, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical documentation, including design specifications and industrial standards.

Annual salary

$89,640 - $144,450 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 5 years

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

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

Yes

Requesting party

Number of position(s)

1