SOGECLAIR
Engineering and production supplier for aerospace.
Materials and Processes Engineer
Three days on-site per week required.
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Materials, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited university is required.
- A minimum of ten years of experience working as a Materials and Processes engineer in an aerospace or military production environment is required.
- Significant knowledge of aircraft interior materials and processes, including surface treatments, coatings, protective finishes, leather, upholstery, and woodworking, is required.
- Knowledge of military and aerospace industry standards, including CMH-17, military specifications, federal regulations, ASTM, ISO, and SAE specifications, is required.
- Strong knowledge of flammability requirements under FAR 25 regulations is required.
- Proficiency in engineering design principles and reviewing drawings is required.
- Excellent organizational and project planning skills are required.
- The ability to solve engineering problems in a high-pressure environment and handle complex issues quickly and independently is required.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and French are required.
- The ability to work in a team environment and interact with senior management, professionals, and technicians from Methods, Quality, Logistics, and other value-stream functions is required.
- Proficiency with CATIA V5 and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, is required.
- Lead and perform engineering tasks including material qualifications, cost-reduction initiatives, resolution of part nonconformities, production-line problem solving, and management of supplier material changes within the Materials and Processes Engineering team.
- Lead the development of test plans, work with internal and external laboratories, analyze results, and review and approve test reports.
- Support the writing, review, and approval of Materials and Processes specifications for completions and the associated Qualified Product Library.
- Review and approve engineering drawings and change documentation.
- Support innovation projects and redesign activities, and investigate new environmental regulations affecting completions.
- Handle complex issues, make challenging technical decisions, and provide regular status updates to upper management.
- Lead and participate in process optimization, continuous improvement, and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Provide technical expertise in metals, surface treatments, polymers, coatings, protective finishes, upholstery, leather, woodworking, and interior flammability.
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 âŹ18.7 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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Company News
Sogeclair reported consolidated turnover of âŹ78.1 million for the first half of 2026, down 3.1% year-on-year. At constant exchange rates, turnover reached âŹ80.2 million, declining just 0.5%. Currency fluctuations, particularly between the euro and US dollar, negatively impacted results by âŹ2.12 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 âŹ39.6 million in consolidated turnover for Q1 2026, down 4.6% year-on-year. At constant exchange rates, turnover declined just 0.4% to âŹ41.4 million, with currency fluctuations accounting for âŹ1.7 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 âŹ160.3 million for 2025, up 2.1% year-on-year (3.0% at constant exchange rates). EBITDA rose 13.0% to âŹ18.7 million, representing 11.7% of turnover, whilst net profit increased 11.8% to âŹ6.8 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 âŹ1.0 per share, up 4.2%.
Sogeclair, a French supplier of high-value mobility solutions, reported turnover of âŹ160.3 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 âŹ42.9 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.