IPDT Leader
About the job
- Ten years of experience with engineering technical leadership, which can include program and organizational management, within the aerospace and/or defense industry.
- A Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline, such as Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering.
- Advanced knowledge of program and project scheduling, as well as change management processes for activities and products.
- A deep understanding of the functional responsibilities and internal processes of teams supporting new program development, defense projects, and business processes.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and familiarity with product lifecycle management and enterprise resource planning systems, databases, and applications.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at the individual and program level to meet performance objectives.
- Lead all phases of the development program, from program and technical definition through successful customer deliveries, including strategic planning, governance, organization, business management, direction, and control.
- Lead integration and harmonization of technical, operational, financial, supplier, options management, schedule and milestone, and risk-management aspects of the development program in line with program requirements and objectives.
- Participate in program, engineering, customer, marketing, and supplier reviews, providing support and visibility to teams, suppliers, customers, and management; manage customer expectations through regular interactions and formal meetings.
- Manage the development program budget cycle and support financial governance, provide visibility on monthly actuals, and prepare forecast exercises while aligning cross-functional teams to meet financial commitments.
- Oversee risk management and issue resolution for assigned projects.
- Assist with preparing the annual product plan to define key strategic issues and objectives and develop initiatives supporting those objectives.
- Lead implementation, as assigned, of product change management, aircraft options management, mockups and simulators and training, earned value management, and performance and reliability targets.
- Extensive experience with civil and/or military certification processes, including 14 CFR Part 25, and familiarity working within an ODA.
- Strong leadership skills and ability to mobilize teams and foster a collaborative work environment.
- Proactive, results-oriented, innovative approach with a focus on process improvement.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to influence and build consensus without formal authority.
- Ability to work independently and in teams in a fast-paced environment.
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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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Paid Vacation