Industrialization Project Lead - Ajax, Canada - Safran Landing Systems Canada Inc.

Safran Landing Systems Canada Inc.

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Ajax, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems and is at the forefront of contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations. We design, test, manufacture and assemble landing gear used on commercial aircraft including Airbus and Boeing, Bombardier and the military. The company has partnerships with 20 airframers in civil, regional, commercial and military transport, and supports 27,000 aircraft.

Job Title:
Industrialization Project Lead

Location:
Ajax Ontario

Key Responsibilities:

1. On time delivery

Ensure the supplier has the organization & the management to implement all the industrial means & their approval
Develop the industrialization plan & milestones with the Supplier and Safran implementation team
Liaise with the Supplier and any required Safran personnel (Commodity Buyers, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Laboratory, Procurement etc ) to ensure that all activities are completed in a timely manner in support of the program schedule
In the event of delays in any activities, identify and put in place mitigating actions to recover to the required program schedule
Identify any risks related to the industrialization activity and manage them in accordance with the Safran risk procedure. Ensure hot topics are properly resolved, and escalated in accordance with the escalation process.
Publish / Present the industrialization Dashboard / Flash report on a biweekly basis and provide any other additional reporting required

2. Configuration & cost control

Understand changes in configuration and flow these through to the Commodity Buyer & Supplier.
Support the Commodity Buyer in any resulting cost negotiations (RC & NRC)
Ensure the validated models, drawings and specifications to suppliers ( with or through the industrialization Validation Lead)
Proactively seek process improvements during the industrialization process and minimize any potential delays / increases that might arise due to requirements changes

3.General

Utilize the APQP Process in accordance with the Safran policies and procedures
Actively be involved in any Health, Safety and Environment initiatives as HS&E is every employee's responsibility.

Qualifications:

Manufacturing Engineering or Engineering degree preferred, and/or 5+ years purchasing Aerospace part manufacturing experience working on new Programs introduction or similar. (Aerospace experience preferred)
Experience in/knowledge of raw materials and forgings process
Experienced in/knowledge of machining, NDT, special processing and assembly of landing gear parts and assembly processes
Ability to work in a fast paced environment, with constantly changing priorities
Ability and willingness to complete work on a fixed and demanding schedule, and follow up on outstanding issues in a timely fashion
Ability work flexible hours and travel as required
Ability to work safely, adhering to any Health & Safety policy as well as maintain a high level of 5S for a clean and safe work environment
Ability to read drawings and understand/work in or with Catia models through our Enovia system
Strong problem solving with critical thinking, attention to detail and excellent judgment/decision making skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with all levels of management and including Supplier management and Company owners in English and a second language would be an asset.
Good negotiation skills and time management skills
An understanding of measuring instruments for machining and inspection purposes.

Specialized Knowledge:
Project Management Experience, High to Expert level of MS Office Skills, product and special process requirement knowledge.

Why us?

With more than 83,000 employees, in 276 locations across 27 countries, we are a global leader in the Aerospace, Defence and Space industries.

Our mission is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible.

Our employees are at the heart of our success, and we work together towards Four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:

We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business.
We develop our colleagues' skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future.
We create a trustworthy workplace to support you, as you dare to act and innovate.
We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues.

As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you will receive:

Hybrid/Flexible working hours with an early finish on a Friday (37 hour work week)
Pension Plan
Health Benefits: Dental, Vison, Life, Disability
Paid vacation days and the opportunity to purchase additional vacation days
Christmas/ Holiday Shut down.
Subsidized cafeteria, free tea, coffee and hot chocolate,

Free Parking