PLM Business Systems Analyst

As a member of the Safran Seats business, you play a major role in teamwork that provides over one million seats to major airlines worldwide. Our commitment to superior quality, comfort and innovation ensure that you can take pride in doing meaningful work that supports the needs of passengers and crews alike.

1. Occupational Summary (Position Objective & Authorities)

Objective:
Acts as a liaison between the Safran Seats US business users, local PLM team, and central PLM teams to ensure successful deployment of PDM/PLM capabilities, normally as part of the global digital transformation projects. Manages business requirements, supports solution design, and organizes validation with functional and key users. This role works cross-functionally and with other Safran Seats business units to ensure all internal customer needs are met and drives alignment between the sites. This position works under general supervision.

2. Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

Position responsibilities and activities filling Guidelines:
• Conducts effective analyses to clarify and evaluate business requirements for developments in a manner which supports the strategic goals in the context of PLM projects.
• Documentation of requirements using various methods, such as process mapping, user stories, use cases, impact mapping, and functional/non-functional requirement specifications.
• Performs gap analyses for any new requirements or requests and articulates business impact effectively.
• Engages with stakeholders across local functions and across global business units, challenging when necessary and providing input on best practices.
• Presents requirements and analyses, including risk and impact assessments, in a precise manner to management.
• Supports project governance and delivery of assigned initiatives.
• Ensures correct support model is deployed during solution development, user acceptance testing, and post Go-Live to maintain excellent customer service and positive project outcomes.
• Develops comprehensive end-to-end test cases during required phases of PLM development projects.
• Coordinates implementation of approved process improvements through interface with PLM and IT/IS teams.
• Coordinates required trainings with the Seats US Development School.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

As a member of the Safran Seats business, you play a major role in teamwork that provides over one million seats to major airlines worldwide. Our commitment to superior quality, comfort and innovation ensure that you can take pride in doing meaningful work that supports the needs of passengers and crews alike.

1. Occupational Summary (Position Objective & Authorities)

Objective:
Acts as a liaison between the Safran Seats US business users, local PLM team, and central PLM teams to ensure successful deployment of PDM/PLM capabilities, normally as part of the global digital transformation projects. Manages business requirements, supports solution design, and organizes validation with functional and key users. This role works cross-functionally and with other Safran Seats business units to ensure all internal customer needs are met and drives alignment between the sites. This position works under general supervision.

2. Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

Position responsibilities and activities filling Guidelines:
• Conducts effective analyses to clarify and evaluate business requirements for developments in a manner which supports the strategic goals in the context of PLM projects.
• Documentation of requirements using various methods, such as process mapping, user stories, use cases, impact mapping, and functional/non-functional requirement specifications.
• Performs gap analyses for any new requirements or requests and articulates business impact effectively.
• Engages with stakeholders across local functions and across global business units, challenging when necessary and providing input on best practices.
• Presents requirements and analyses, including risk and impact assessments, in a precise manner to management.
• Supports project governance and delivery of assigned initiatives.
• Ensures correct support model is deployed during solution development, user acceptance testing, and post Go-Live to maintain excellent customer service and positive project outcomes.
• Develops comprehensive end-to-end test cases during required phases of PLM development projects.
• Coordinates implementation of approved process improvements through interface with PLM and IT/IS teams.
• Coordinates required trainings with the Seats US Development School.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

3. Qualification Requirements

A. Education & Qualification-
• Requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science or related field or combination of 6 years work experience and education related to the degree field if no bachelor's degree.

B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge-
• Prefer 1 year of related experience in addition to meeting education requirement

C. Professional Skills-
• Ability to enact cultural change management
• Ability to solve problems and think strategically.
• Basic knowledge of CAD, PLM, business processes.
• Basic knowledge of requirements management and documentation.
• Ability to work across functional boundaries, with excellent analytical skills
• Communications: Ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment. Ability to read and review written communication. Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.

D. Behavioral Skills-
• Ability to develop strong relationships across functions.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Acts in accordance with company values.
• Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset and strives to master technical skills required for the job.
• Attention to detail and analytical skills.

E. Desirable Aspects-
• Requirements management
• Risk and impact analysis
• Product Lifecycle Management (with preference to Windchill and SmarTeam)
• Computer Aided Design (with preference to CATIA V5)

4. Travel-International and/or Domestic travel possible; up to 10%

SAFRAN is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status

Job Requirements

3. Qualification Requirements

A. Education & Qualification-
• Requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science or related field or combination of 6 years work experience and education related to the degree field if no bachelor's degree.

B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge-
• Prefer 1 year of related experience in addition to meeting education requirement

C. Professional Skills-
• Ability to enact cultural change management
• Ability to solve problems and think strategically.
• Basic knowledge of CAD, PLM, business processes.
• Basic knowledge of requirements management and documentation.
• Ability to work across functional boundaries, with excellent analytical skills
• Communications: Ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment. Ability to read and review written communication. Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.

D. Behavioral Skills-
• Ability to develop strong relationships across functions.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Acts in accordance with company values.
• Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset and strives to master technical skills required for the job.
• Attention to detail and analytical skills.

E. Desirable Aspects-
• Requirements management
• Risk and impact analysis
• Product Lifecycle Management (with preference to Windchill and SmarTeam)
• Computer Aided Design (with preference to CATIA V5)

4. Travel-International and/or Domestic travel possible; up to 10%

SAFRAN is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status

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 Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.

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 Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.