Instrumentation & Electronics (I&E) Metrology Manager

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 Landing Systems is the world leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil and military aircraft, as well as helicopters. Every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands thanks to our products. Responsibilities Manage and take overall responsibility for metrological and calibration (FAC04) needs for site manufacturing which includes but is not limited to: Management of Metrology Technicians to ensure efficient usage of time and resources, and compliance with all standards. Process focal for calibration standards including local and corporate reporting. Ensuring the site is adhering to all company standards. KPI data collection and reporting. Lead metrology team during all audits to prove standards are being met. Act as liaison between local manufacturing facilities and parent company directives. Instruments & Calibration Ensure that all instruments are calibrated to appropriate standards, such as NIST. Ensure that all instruments on shop floor are re‑calibrated prior to calibration expiration date. Responsible for critical instruments and some HSE instruments (non‑critical instruments for reference only). Close coordination with maintenance and HSE teams. Purchasing & Anomalies Ensure purchase orders and associated purchasing requisitions, related to metrology, are issued within a reasonable amount of time to ensure in‑use instruments do not expire while in‑use. Ensure anomalies are immediately addressed when identified, and manage proper and limited use of instruments. When needed, ensure issuance and approval prior to expiration of the currently calibrated instruments. Track status to ensure anomalies are processed in a timely manner, with no impact on production. Pareto reoccurring issues and manage associated action plan to reduce. Identify more frequently occurring anomalies and develop action plans to reduce. Additional Responsibilities Ensure Metrology Techs conduct metrological needs per standard industrial safety practices. Ensure the site maintains optimum number of spare instruments and that they are available when needed. Monitor all devices for obsolescence and propose new technologies/instruments that decrease out‑of‑tolerance frequencies and improve measurement accuracy, precision and calibration reliability. Perform other related duties as required. Candidate Requirements All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status. Safran Landing Systems is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Skills & Requirements Significant experience with metrological needs within a manufacturing environment, with specific knowledge of process instruments. In depth knowledge of measurement instruments and associated calibration practices (calipers, micrometers, functional gauges, CMMS, flow meters, pressure meters, temperature measurement devices, humidity measurement devices, conductivity measurement devices, etc.). Knowledge of technical process standards, drawings and technology of process and dimensional devices. 3rd Party certification in area of calibration and/or metrology preferred. Green Belt certification or experience preferred; required to be GB certified within 3 years of being hired. Candidates for positions with Safran Landing Systems must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e‑mail. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr Safran