Safran Aerosystems Engineering Apprenticeship Experience
A detailed look at an aerospace engineering apprenticeship at Safran Aerosystems, covering site optimization, 3D modeling, and production efficiency.
Apprenticeship Experience at Safran Aerosystems
Engineering Student Presentation | Methods Department
Presentation Outline
01. The Safran Group
02. Safran Aerosystems (Plant ARS)
03. Engineering Missions & Results
Safran Group Overview
An international high-technology group operating in aeronautics, defense, and space industries.
• Designs advanced systems for civil & military applications • Focus: Innovation, Industrial Performance, Safety • Global workforce: Tens of thousands of employees • Partners: Airbus & Boeing
Safran Aerosystems - ARS Plant
A subsidiary specializing in aircraft systems, fluid management, and safety equipment. The ARS plant is a critical site for safety devices.
• Evacuation Slides • Liferafts • Oxygen Masks
Context & Challenges
Liferaft Activity Transferred to Cognac site
Infrastructure Available Resources freed up at ARS
Evacuation Slide Focus Develop diagnostic capacity for future demand
Role: Apprentice Engineer (Methods)
Support production teams to reach targets with high autonomy.
Analyze Situation
Identify Challenges
Propose Solutions
Action 1: Layout & Design Optimization
• Reorganization of the entire diagnostic department. • Use of 3D Modeling tools for site layout. • Objectives: Rationalize movements & Improve overall efficiency.
Action 2: Management & Industrialization
Team Management
Decision to implement a two-shift working system to meet 2026 production objectives.
Industrialization
Deployment of new technical tools, procedures, and know-how updates.
Measurable Results: Diagnostic Capacity
+40% INCREASE
Exceeded the objective of 40 slides/week by reaching an average of 42 through process and team optimization.
Skills Acquired
TECHNICAL SKILLS • Production Efficiency Analysis • 3D Site Layout & Design • Tool Industrialization
TRANSVERSAL SKILLS • Autonomy & Decision Making • Problem Solving • Communication & Teamwork
Conclusion
This apprenticeship at Safran Aerosystems ARS is a crucial step in my engineering education.
• Applied theoretical knowledge in a real context • Gained understanding of industrial constraints • Prepared for future engineering challenges
Thank You for your attention.
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