General Manager- Actuation North America

General Manager, Actuation North America

Position Summary : The General Manager, Actuation North America is a visionary and results-oriented leader responsible for directing all activities covering program management, supply chain, quality, engineering, and business development for the Safran Electronics & Defense Actuation Global Business Unit across North America. This role will drive operational excellence, spearhead business growth initiatives, ensure compliance with stringent industry regulations (FAA, ITAR, AS9100), and foster innovation while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities :

• Strategic and Transformational Leadership
• Business Development, Program Management & Innovation
• Quality & Compliance
• Supply Chain & Supplier Performance Management

Job Requirements :

Team Leadership & Development

Financial Management

Qualifications

Preferred Skills

1. Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. 2. This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. green card holder), political asylee or refugee. Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to contribute fully.

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 Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments : on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions : observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

Locate Your Future Workplace :

4747 Harrison Ave, M / S 298-6 61108

Rockford

Illinois United States