Configuration Engineering & Document Control Manager
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General information
Entity
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.
Reference number
2025-169779
Job details
Domain
Research, design and development
Job field / Job profile
Mechanics - Mechanical part or subassembly design
Job title
Configuration Engineering & Document Control 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.
Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of Configuration Engineering & Document Control Manager you'll play a pivotal part on our Research Design & Development team.
Responsibilities
Lead the activities of the configuration management engineers and document control personnel to meet program and customer requirements.
Lead and manage all configuration management related activities and ensure that customer configuration management requirements are implemented
Manage and support a team of CCB administrators (direct and indirect) division wide to release engineering
Forecast CCB workload based on engineering release dates for multiple programs.
Allocate CCB resources in order to reduce release bottlenecks and prevent release delays
Train and support CCB administrators in the engineering release process
Review change status accounting activity to ensure compliance with configuration management policies
Develop, implement and enforce configuration management processes through the organization
Prepare, review, and approve the documentation required to control engineering data. Support both external and internal customers as required
Prepare summary reports and metrics of the configuration management process for internal management and the customer
Perform, evaluate, and refine Configuration Control Board (CCB) activities and processes
Perform, evaluate, and refine configuration status accounting reporting (CSAR) activities. Recommend and implement improvements
Responsible for preparing configuration management recurring cost estimates at the proposal phase and during the course of projects
Collaborate with organization department and Safran leadership to find cost-effective paths to configuration management
Coordination of training for all employees involved in the engineering release process
Track and report to engineering managers average release time for each facility
Monitor and resolve, if necessary, engineering data revision discrepancies
Maintain release procedure tools specific to customer programs
Create and maintain procedural documentation for release processes of each customer program
Create and maintain SmarTeam workflow procedures for both engineering and general segment-wide documents
Work alongside Engineering Applications Managers to create, maintain, and improve existing customization related to workflows and release procedures.
Monitors scheduling and department resources to meet/exceed business objectives and goals
Recruit, hire, train staff, evaluate employee performance, and recommend or initiate promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action
Other duties may be assigned
But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)
The Configuration Engineering & Document Control Manager's responsibility is to direct and oversee all activities relating to configuration management and document control. The manager provides expertise to the organization in all aspects of configuration management and document control management.
Working Conditions:
Does require fluent communication in English language.
Employment Status may be part-time, full-time, or temporary.
Traveling may be required.
Protracted or irregular hours may be required.
Relocation to another Safran facility may be required.
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
Qualifications:
Education: BS or BA degree in Business Management, Engineering or equivalent in a related field (e.g. Information Systems) required.
Experience: 7 years related experience in configuration management. Experience in the aviation industry is preferred. Minimum of 21 years of leadership experience
Computer Skills:
Strong knowledge of PLM systems (Product Life Cycle Management)
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong knowledge of MRP systems
Good knowledge of SmarTeam,
Other Skills:
Experience working with OEM
Experience with industrialization processes and supply chain interactions
Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Experience coaching and managing a team of engineers including conducting annual performance reviews
Excellent organization and communication skills
Business acumen to assist in establishing budgets, providing program health metrics to management, make recommendations for resourcing programs
Ability to work well independently and cross-functionally
Strong communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills
Ability to motivate team efforts to accomplish goals
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to develop, implement and monitor corrective action plans
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Knowledge of basic engineering information flow and concept
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and assignments with attention to detail
Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)
Good working knowledge of CATIA V5 & Smarteam preferred
Knowledge of databases is preferred
Black Belt Six Sigma
Description: Mid-level
This job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.
Annual salary
$103,970 - $163-380 USD + bonus
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, California
City (-ies)
1620 Sunflower Avenue CA 92626 Costa Mesa
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
