Engineering Manager – Configuration Management u0026 Design Support

Job Description:

Job Summary:
The Engineering Manager – Configuration Management & Design Support at SEDA USA in Irvine, CA, leads a team focused on maintaining the integrity, traceability, and accuracy of engineering data and documentation throughout the entire product lifecycle. This role champions configuration management best practices and provides comprehensive design support to engineering teams, ensuring robust processes and superior technical outcomes in alignment with SAFRAN global standards. The Engineering Manager engages and develops the team, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and acts as a key technical and managerial resource within the organization.

Essential Job Functions:
•tLead, develop, and motivate a team specializing in configuration management and design support; team may include configuration analysts, drawing checkers, and designers.
•tOversee and optimize configuration management policies, procedures, and tools to ensure SEDA USAs compliance with SAFRAN standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
•tManage and enforce engineering change processes: oversee change requests, product baselines, document control, and effective communication of changes across project teams.
•tSupport the design engineering team by ensuring accurate and timely management of product data and documentation, enabling seamless project execution.
•tGuide the team through rigorous product development processes to deliver predictable and high-quality results.
•tAct as the initial point of escalation for any issues impacting configuration integrity or design data within SEDA USA projects.
•tDevelop and implement training and mentorship programs to foster technical mastery, compliance awareness, and positive team morale.
•tPlan and conduct internal audits and reviews of configuration management processes, preparing the team for external compliance assessments.
•tCollaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and project management teams to ensure the consistent application of configuration control and integration of design requirements.
•tDevelop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders—including other Safran entities, customers, and suppliers—to clarify requirements and resolve issues related to product data and configuration.
•tRegularly report project status, risks, and corrective actions to SEDA engineering leadership.
•tDrive continuous improvement for configuration management and design support practices, identifying and implementing process enhancements.
•tCoordinate with international SAFRAN manufacturing sites when needed to support configuration management through development and serial production phases.

Job Requirements:

Education & Experience:
•\tBachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Aerospace, or related discipline).
•\tMinimum 5 years' experience in product development including requirements engineering, design, testing, and qualification—experience in aerospace or industrial environment preferred.
•\tPrior experience in configuration management and/or design support roles required.
•\t2+ years of engineering team leadership or people management responsibilities preferred.
•\tExperience with Siemens NX and Dassault Systems 3DX Platforms highly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
•\tWorking knowledge of industry standards for (such as AS9100, ARP4754, APQP)
•\tFamiliarity with documentation management and configuration management systems (such as PDM or PLM tools)
•\tDemonstrated project management, organizational, and multitasking skills; knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems is a plus.
•\tEffective communicator—able to summarize complex technical information, build relationships, and drive team engagement.
•\tStrong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause corrective action skills.
•\tHigh integrity, adaptability, and ability to drive change in support of organizational objectives.
•\tLeadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities to foster employee development and performance.

Technical Specialties
•\tConfiguration Management: Accountable for configuration control of SEDA USA's products from concept through field support, ensuring strict data integrity and traceability in line with SAFRAN procedures.
•\tDesign Support: Ensure timely delivery and accuracy of engineering artifacts to support program milestones and manufacturing needs.
•\tChange Management: Champion robust change control procedures that align with SEDA USA and SAFRAN standards and requirements.

Leadership & Team Development
•\tResponsible for hiring, retaining, mentoring, and evaluating team members in alignment with SEDA USA and SAFRAN policies.
•\tSet priorities for the configuration management and design support team, ensuring timely completion of tasks and alignment with broader engineering strategies.
•\tDevelop and execute training programs focused on configuration management, change control, and design documentation quality.

Additional Information
•\tThis position is based on-site at SEDA USA's Irvine, California facility, with some travel possible to SAFRAN or customer locations as needed.
•\tOther duties may be assigned to meet evolving SEDA USA business needs.

Job Ident #: 163307

Company Details

Safran

2, Boulevard du General Martial Valin
Paris, Ile-De-France France, International 75724 International
www.safran-group.com

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Job Info

Location

Irvine, California, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Safran

2, Boulevard du General Martial Valin
Paris, Ile-De-France France, International 75724 International
www.safran-group.com