Change Manager (H/F) - SAFRAN SEATS USA LLC

About Safran

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 2ᵉ entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME. Safran Seats est l'un des principaux fabricants mondiaux de sièges d'avion, tant pour l'équipage que pour les passagers. 1 million de sièges d'avion fabriqués par Safran Seats sont actuellement en service dans les flottes aériennes du monde entier.

Mission Description

As a member of the Safran Seats business, you play a major role in teamwork that provides over one million seats to major airlines worldwide. Our commitment to superior quality, comfort and innovation ensure that you can take pride in doing meaningful work that supports the needs of passengers and crews alike.

Occupational Summary (Position Objective & Authorities)

Objective:
The Change Manager is responsible for supporting the development of Configuration Management in Seats USA business unit (SSUSA) with respect to Change Management processes as well as supporting the Change Control Board. Lead the tailoring of Configuration Management System (CMS) processes to ensure proper Change Management for SSUSA in alignment with Safran Group, Seats Company (SST), OEM, and SSUSA QMS requirements. Is accountable and responsible for execution of Change Management for assigned programs. In the initial term, this role will also support the configuration management deployment at SSUSA. Position works under general supervision.

Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

• A) Participates in the analysis of contract requirements with respect to Change Management in the bid phase of programs.
• B) Tailors the CMS and OEM/customer requirements for a program and establishes, implements, and maintains the program Configuration Management Plan.
• C) Manages the flow-down of configuration management requirements and ensures follow-up with sub‑contractors and suppliers.
• D) Defines, organizes, and steers the Configuration Control Board including pre‑ and post‑CCB activities.
• E) Participates in Master Engineering Reviews (MER).
• F) Performs or contributes to configuration audits (Functional Configuration Audits (FCA), Physical Configuration Audits (PCA)).
• G) Monitor and analyze changes in the organization's environment (standards, customer/OEM) which may impact the CMS and develop solutions to improve processes in accordance with such requirements.
• H) Work alongside the Configuration Manager to enhance the current Change process, ensuring Configuration rules are adhered to, during the change process flow.
• I) Support Program Managers as they develop their programs, ensuring local and global Configuration Management procedures are observed and complied with.
• J) Support the implementation of a Windchill‑based PLM tool. Support relating functions to ensure that CM is effectively developed, applied as a solid foundation to the PLM system.
• K) Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

• A. Education & Qualification

  • Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field such as Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Information or an accepted equivalent or 6 years equivalent related experience in lieu of degree.

• B. Work Experience – Technical knowledge

  • In addition to meeting the education requirement, requires an additional 5 years of experience.
  • Level 6 CMII Certified or ability to obtain certification quickly.
  • Working knowledge of engineering documentation release and approval processes.
  • User of CATIA V5 / SmarTeam (or other PLM systems).
  • Aerospace or automotive experience with a knowledge of Digital Muckups (DMU).
  • Knowledge of Boeing and Airbus specifications.

• C. Professional Skills

  • Requires excellent communication skills that are needed to influence and convince other areas of new requirements or updates to current data.
  • Technical capabilities should include moderately complex problem solving, root cause analysis, mechanical design practices & drawing standards, project management, and configuration management at a moderately complex level.
  • Ability to plan and think strategically and resolve problems.
  • Must have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment.
  • Ability to read and review written communication.
  • Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.

• D. Behavioral Skills

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Ability to work autonomously.

• E. Desirable Aspects

  • Aircraft seating development experience.

Travel

International and/or Domestic travel required; 5‑10 %.