Job Description
"Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés. Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME. Safran Aerosystems est l'un des leaders mondiaux des systèmes aéronautiques dédiés à la sécurité des avions et hélicoptères ainsi qu'à la gestion des fluides et du carburant. La société est un acteur clé dans le domaine de la sécurité des vols (oxygène, évacuation, flottabilités) et participe à la décarbonation de l'aviation grâce aux carburants alternatifs durables et aux nouvelles architectures moteurs. Elle compte 5200 collaborateurs répartis dans 7 pays." Mission description The Test Lab Manager will supervise the verification and validation lab activities, as well as the development and perform tasks for the needs of gaseous, mask and chemical oxygen equipment. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Creates and maintains reports to management on activates and resources availability Creates visibility to the department on activates and scheduled down time Manages the development and training of personnel for continued growth and capabilities in the lab Authors, develops and or reviews test plans and procedures, test methods and processes to improve testing capability, efficiency, and accuracy. Manages internal and external resources for test stand construction, prove out, and acceptance including outside test services. Review product requirements for implementation of test strategies, procedures and set-up Generate and or reviews test plans, test procedures and operating instructions Ensure the accuracy and consistency of all test results through thorough documentation processes Ownership of work area. The engineering laboratory is a place for experimental activity as well as a show room for conformity and regulatory certification of product equipment and facility need to be maintained in a professional manner Makes recommendations for improvement of equipment, software, etc. Develops and Implements improvement plans for the lab Ensures safety is incorporated into all activities of the lab Operate a variety of computer/PLC automated and manual test equipment, acquisition systems, environmental chambers, vibration systems, and assorted measurement sensors. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Listed above are the ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of this job classification. Employees in this job classification may be required to perform various other duties including but not limited to training, administration, and housekeeping. In addition, employees in this job classification are responsible for the quality, quantity and timeliness of the product or service they provide. They will carry out those duties, in a safe and cooperative manner, per established policies, practices and procedures. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Qualifications: Education - Required Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field. Preferred - MBA or advanced technical degree Experience Required 4+ years of relevant engineering and management of personnel experience Preferred 10 years engineering and management of personnel experience Experience in the aerospace industry Experience with RTCA DO-160 and/or MIL-STD-810G environmental test standards Special Knowledge/Skills Required - Understanding of and experience with engineering testing methods such as planning, executing and reporting on tests or experiments and interpretation of drawings. Experience with logical trouble shooting steps to solve technical challenges. Experience with data acquisition hardware and software Experience and proficiency with technical writing; strong communication skills Software experience MS Office Tools, Excel, CAD, data acquisition and coding. Preferred Solid software experience VBA programming, Solidworks, Matlab, LabVIEW 3D Printing Strong interpersonal skills (teamwork, flexibility) to work with internal and external customers Electrical or Electromechanical test equipment experience