Technicien Méthodes et Approvisionnement – Paris

Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating worldwide for more than 35 years. We work with some of the industry’s best-known companies who demand the highest standard of service.

We are currently recruiting for the following position on behalf of our global aviation client, a leading aerospace tooling support company. Our client is a world-renowned specialist in the design, manufacturing, and servicing of aircraft tooling, engine tooling, engine stands, and aviation ground support equipment. If you are a dynamic, services technician we would like to hear from you.

Job Title: Technicien Méthodes et Approvisionnement
Location: Limoges-Fourches, Seine-et-Marne
Contract Type: Permanent, Fulltime
Package: Competitive salary

Based at our client’s service in Paris-Villaroche your role is to provide technical support and develop the operational processes for after-sales service (SAV). You will also contribute to purchasing activities for the after-sales service operation, working with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

You will help manage supplier relationships throughout the entire business process, from initial engagement through to completion, including sourcing, partnerships and supplier evaluations.
You will also participate in industrialisation activities, prepare cost estimates, develop process routings and bills of materials, provide technical support to suppliers responsible for manufacturing, and manage any manufacturing non-conformities in conjunction with the project manager responsible for the contract.

Key responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:

• Organising purchasing requirements with the After-Sales Service department in line with the specified technical requirements.
• Defining the procurement process for after-sales service work within the SAGE X3 system, covering customer requirements, order entry and the needs of products managed through stock.
• Assisting with negotiations on price, quality and delivery times with suppliers, in accordance with established purchasing processes and agreed purchase orders.
• Raising the necessary purchase orders to ensure after-sales service activities meet their cost, quality and delivery targets.
• Managing supplier disputes where contractual conditions have not been met and implementing corrective actions to restore compliance.
• Assessing the technical specifications of requests and new after-sales service requirements, contributing to cost calculations and quotation preparation.
• Supporting stock management and handling site replenishment requirements in conjunction with the After-Sales Service teams.
• Identifying and sourcing suppliers, monitoring their performance, challenging them where necessary and contributing to supplier performance reviews.
• Providing technical support to suppliers and managing requests for deviations from specifications, including assessing feasibility and validating specifications and modifications with the Design Office and Quality department.

3. Candidate profile

• Qualifications: BTS or DUT qualification in mechanical engineering (French technical qualifications broadly equivalent to a higher technical diploma).
• Experience: At least two years’ experience in a role focused on methods, technical support, or mechanical and manufacturing engineering.
• Technical expertise: Demonstrable experience in manufacturing methods or machining, enabling you to work confidently in this position.
• Technical documentation: Ability to analyse and interpret technical documentation, including engineering drawings, manufacturing documentation and technical specifications.
• Teamwork: Comfortable working collaboratively in a rapidly growing international environment.
• English language: Experience communicating in English in a professional environment, both written and spoken.

4. Employment conditions

To be successful in your application you will need to have the right to work in France at the time of application.