Interior Finishing Material Specialist
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, design, or a related field is required; two years of directly related experience may substitute for one year of education.
- Three years of experience in the wood selection process is required.
- Working knowledge of common and exotic interior finishing materials, including veneers, hardwoods, finish coatings, upholstery, and wallpaper, is required.
- Proficiency in core lean manufacturing tools, including independently developing process mapping and 5M methods, is required.
- Ability to document and present logical, complete, accurate, and clear technical results to peers and management is required.
- Advanced communication skills are required.
- Proficiency operating computers with Microsoft Office suites and ability to learn company production software programs are required.
- Strong analytical skills for identifying, diagnosing, and resolving technical issues are required.
- Ability to pass vision testing with minimum 20/20 corrected vision and no limitations in color perception is required.
- Proficiency developing, monitoring, and managing project schedules and budgets to meet company objectives and financial goals is required.
- Previous project or program management experience is required.
- Develop quality methods and procedures for interior finishing materials.
- Select, identify risks for, and approve a variety of interior finishing materials at suppliers' locations.
- Work with interior finishing material processes for aircraft cabinet components in accordance with safety, quality, schedule, and cost standards using engineering and industrial definitions, procedures, and guidelines.
- Support delivery of interior finishing materials and aircraft cabinet components to aircraft across all aircraft models.
- Promote and foster a positive work environment and display a positive and respectful attitude.
- A master's degree is preferred.
- Multidimensional thinking, including analytical and issue-solving skills, is preferred.
About the company
SOGECLAIR provides high added-value engineering and production services to improve safety and efficiency in mobility. Its offerings span a full product lifecycle: from design and simulation through to production, service, and end-of-life support, across sectors such as aeronautics, space, automotive, rail, and defense. The company differentiates itself by delivering end-to-end support and a proximity, global service network that combines high-quality engineering with practical production expertise. Projects move from concept to in-service operation with ongoing lifecycle support, enabling customers to bring complex systems to market efficiently. The overarching goal is to help customers achieve safer, more efficient mobility worldwide by offering integrated design-to-service solutions with close, local collaboration.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Blagnac, France
Founded
1986
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- H1 2026 constant-currency turnover fell only 0.5%, showing underlying resilience.
- Defence grew 28.3% in 2025 and supports diversification away from Airbus engineering.
- Commercial aviation, business aviation, and geography diversification reduced dependence on any single market.
What critics are saying
- SOGECLAIR is selling Airbus-dedicated engineering to Akkodis, closing targeted for Q4 2026.
- Q1 2026 automotive revenue dropped 12.2%; Rail and Defence suffered delayed public orders.
- Airbus concentration remains dangerous: the divestiture removes engineering scale while dependence persists through thermoplastics.
What makes SOGECLAIR unique
- 2025 revenue rose 2.1%; EBITDA reached €18.7 million, 11.7% margin.
- SOGECLAIR is expanding thermoplastic composites and launched a Toulouse additive manufacturing plant.
- Management pivoted in January 2025 under Alexandre Robardey and Philippe Brel, sharpening profitability focus.
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Sogeclair reported consolidated turnover of €78.1 million for the first half of 2026, down 3.1% year-on-year. At constant exchange rates, turnover reached €80.2 million, declining just 0.5%. Currency fluctuations, particularly between the euro and US dollar, negatively impacted results by €2.12 million. The French mobility solutions supplier experienced mixed sector performance during the period. Commercial Aviation, representing 37.4% of turnover, grew 1.2%, whilst Business Aviation declined 6.5% due to postponed developments. Defence fell 9.2% after strong growth in the previous year. The Automotive sector dropped 3.9% amid industry challenges. Geographically, France and Asia-Pacific saw declines of 4.5% and 16.5% respectively. North America and Europe excluding France posted modest gains of 1.1% and 3.3%.
Sogeclair, a French supplier of innovative mobility solutions, reported €39.6 million in consolidated turnover for Q1 2026, down 4.6% year-on-year. At constant exchange rates, turnover declined just 0.4% to €41.4 million, with currency fluctuations accounting for €1.7 million of the drop. Commercial Aviation (36.2% of turnover) fell 3.3%, whilst Business Aviation (33.7%) decreased 1.3%. The automotive sector dropped 12.2% to 7.0% of turnover, reflecting industry-wide challenges. Rail and Defence activities declined due to delayed public sector orders. Geographically, France (69% of turnover) limited its decline to 3.6%. The Americas region (23.3%) fell 4.2%, primarily due to currency effects, whilst Europe and Asia-Pacific saw sharp declines following strong growth in Q1 2025.
Sogeclair, a supplier of innovative mobility solutions, reported consolidated turnover of €160.3 million for 2025, up 2.1% year-on-year (3.0% at constant exchange rates). EBITDA rose 13.0% to €18.7 million, representing 11.7% of turnover, whilst net profit increased 11.8% to €6.8 million. The company appointed a new president, Alexandre Robardey, and chief executive officer, Philippe Brel, in January 2025, with a focus on profitability. The group invested in industrial activities, including expanding thermoplastic composite production capacity and launching an additive manufacturing plant. Europe and Africa (75.2% of turnover) posted strong growth of 8.6%, whilst the Americas region (22.4% of turnover) saw profitability decline due to currency effects. Sogeclair's board proposed a dividend of €1.0 per share, up 4.2%.
Sogeclair, a French supplier of high-value mobility solutions, reported turnover of €160.3 million for the year ending 31 December 2025, up 2.1% year-on-year (3.0% at constant exchange rates). The company is listed on Euronext Growth in Paris. Fourth-quarter turnover reached €42.9 million, marking the eighteenth consecutive quarter of growth since Q2 2021, rising 4.0% (6.4% at constant exchange rates and perimeter). Commercial aviation, representing 35.8% of turnover, grew 3.8% through customer diversification. Defence surged 28.3%, whilst business aviation declined 8.1% due to unfavourable base effects. The automotive sector remained stable at 0.3%, whilst rail grew 4.1% and space increased 6.8%. Sogeclair noted that market diversification supported growth despite geopolitical uncertainty and automotive market challenges.