INTRODUCTION

Published 06.09.2026

Company: Safran Helicopter Engines
Job field: Continuous improvement

LOCATION

Location: Grand Prairie, Texas, United States

Contract type: Permanent
Contract duration: Full-time
Required degree: Bachelor's Degree
Required experience: More than 5 years
Professional status: Employees / Staff
Salary range: TBD
ITAR: ITAR Controlled position

2026-181553

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Responsible for driving sustainable change by implementing Lean/Six Sigma tools and techniques to manufacturing, supply chain, engineering and administrative support processes and procedures, leading to a more streamlined and reliable execution process.
• Position will be focused on driving change through educating, coaching, encouraging and supporting employees at all organizational levels.
• Leads Deployment of Lean/Six Sigma methodology through training, coaching and mentoring of employees and Green Belt candidates.
• Leads project teams to resolve common challenges. Requires the ability to facilitate cooperation and teamwork with multi-functional contributors.
• Oversees and participates in the troubleshooting and analysis of opportunities to rapidly identify, evaluate, propose and implement solutions. Assists in the analysis of performance, identification and recommendation of opportunities for improvement and implementation as appropriate.
• Seeks out opportunities to partner and transfer knowledge with others Safran Helicopter Engines site.
• Promotes principles and a culture to achieve a motivated workforce which is conducive to team based in-plant Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Teaches, coaches and encourages continuous improvement thinking and leads Kaizen activities.
• Analyzes workflows and encourages team involvement to improve safety, quality and productivity across the business.
• Comply with all safety, health and environmental regulations as prescribed by law, company's policies and regulations requirements. Proactive in the Safran HSE standards and procedures within their daily work, staying alert to potential safety hazards when learning or implementing something new (skills and/or equipment).
• Other duties may be assigned.

Job Requirements

This position requires access to information and hardware subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The selected candidate must be a U.S. person or must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-controlled information and hardware.

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 5+ years in aviation related experience and/or training
• Strong knowledge of aviation community and requirements associated with industry
• Proficient / Expert level – Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Power BI

Skills and Abilities:

• Lean Six Sigma tools including Value Stream Mapping and leading Kaizen Events
• Data analysis
• Familiar with FAA regulations and understanding Quality requirements
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers
• Team work
• Communication skills

Physical Requirements:

• Office Environment
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

COMPANY INFORMATION

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 Helicopter Engines is the world's leading manufacturer of helicopter engines, with more than 75,000 produced since being founded. It offers the widest range of helicopter turboshafts in the world and has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries.

Locate your future workplace

2709 Forum Drive TX 75052

Grand Prairie

Texas United States