Job Description
A Field Engineer contributes directly to their operational performance by being physically present at supplier sites to:
• Secure On Time Delivery (OTD) and recover delayed schedules
• Safeguard product conformity and prevent quality escapes
• Accelerate root cause analysis and drive corrective actions through to closure
• Provide real-time visibility to Safran teams (SED / Actuation) and coordinate with Quality, Industrialization, Supply Chain, and Engineering
Key Competencies Required
A. Supplier Crisis Management (Top Priority)
Core skills
• Rapid assessment of supplier capacity, constraints, bottlenecks, and quality/logistics issues
• Ability to build and lead a recovery plan (containment → stabilization → prevention)
• Running crisis governance: daily reviews, KPI boards, escalations, decision logs
• Managing competing priorities (safety, quality, delivery, cost) effectively
Observable behaviors
• Establishes a war room cadence (daily stand-ups, dashboards, issue lists)
• Implements immediate containment: stop ship, sorting, quarantines, reinforced inspection
• Produces clear RAG status with risks and mitigation plans
• Escalates early with factual, evidence based information
B. Industrial & Process Knowledge
Core skills
• Understanding of manufacturing flows (machining, assembly, special processes, testing)
• Ability to detect process weaknesses and control gaps
• Familiarity with PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA basics
• Working knowledge of FAI and industrial validation principles
Observable behaviors
• Maps process end-to-end and identifies constraints
• Challenges “paper compliance” vs. actual shop-floor practices
• Connects NCs to control failures and proposes improvements
C. Quality & Compliance (Aerospace Standards)
Core skills
• Solid understanding of nonconformity management and traceability
• Hands-on experience with 8D, Ishikawa, and 5 Why
• Classification of findings (critical/major/minor) with objective evidence
• Experience with regulated audit environments
Observable behaviors
• Verifies evidence and confirms root causes are addressed
• Ensures robust, measurable, and verified corrective actions
• Strengthens processes to prevent recurrence (training, documentation, control plan updates)
D. Supply Chain Execution (Expediting)
Core skills
• Monitoring of PO lines, WIP status, and capacity versus demand
• Building production & shipment plans by part number and priority
• Managing logistics constraints: packaging, export, customs, freight modes
Observable behaviors
• Maintains a credible commit plan and anticipates slippages
• Drives suppliers to publish output and shipment confirmations
• Aligns priorities with Safran planners and program teams
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Required Skills & Experience
• 8D / RCA methods, containment plans
• Background in Quality, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Previous experience in process improvement
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Excel / Power BI basics
• Familiarity with QMS tools
• Process mapping & Manufacturing , bottleneck analysis
• Takt time reasoning, capacity analysis
• Metrology and inspection basics
• 8D / RCA methods, containment plans
• Audit preparation and reporting
• KPI monitoring (OTD, escapes, yield, backlog, cycle time)
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.