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Mechanical Engineer 3

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General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.

Reference number

2025-155514

Job details

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Fluid Mechanics - Aerodynamics

Job title

Mechanical Engineer 3

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

The primary responsibility is to work closely with other members of the engineering staff to define the equipment architecture, detail drawings, bearing selection and definition of materials. Will be responsible for conducting equipment failure analysis as well as conducting static, fatigue and dynamics analyses of mechanical components and mechanisms using both classical methods and FEA software. Will assist Quality department and support OEM Production as needed.

Will be in charge of writing Qualification Test Plans (QTP), Qualification Test Reports (QTR), Qualification Justification Notes (QJN) and manage qualification tests.

May also be responsible to manage some development projects, in particular projects to reuse/modify an existing fan.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• All aspects of the product mechanical design.

• Work closely with French and US engineering team from concept to production.

• Able to interpret equipment requirements to translate to design of mechanical components.

• Able to conduct equipment failure analysis for equipment. This include mechanical and electrical components.

• Perform component and mechanism analytical calculations such as but not limited to rotor dynamics, thermal analysis, bearing selection.

• Perform analysis of FEA reports

• Assist team members in the design of the equipment including material selection, equipment architecture and design for manufacturing.

• Conduct tolerance studies.

• Create detail and assembly drawings.

• Create product Bill of material

• Work closely with Quality, Supply Chain and Production departments to support the development of new programs as well as to support serial production.

• Integrate electrical components/subassemblies in the equipment

• Provide test and evaluation support including input to Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP)

• Write QTP, QTR, QJN and various other technical documents.

• Manage qualification tests at external laboratories

• Mentoring colleagues

• Elaborate and manage schedule

• Manage project reviews internally and with customer

Candidate skills & requirements

EDUCATION:

• BS or MS in mechanical or aerospace engineering

• 5 -8 years engineering experience in the aircraft or related industry

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Good knowledge of aerospace procedures, tools and hardware, MIL specs.

• Solid with test setups and related data acquisition devices and equipment

• Strong mechanical aptitude assumed

• Self-starter with initiative, being effective with the ability to work independently or within a cross functional team toward achieving results

• SolidWorks stress analysis, mechanical motion modeling, and weight and balance analysis.

• Good understanding of various commercial aircraft (i.e., MIL-STD-810 / RTCA-DO-160 / Boeing D6 and Airbus ABD) requirements

• Knowledge of industry design practices, fasteners, materials, component parts, and ability to search and specify new supplied parts.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods, design-for-manufacturing, manufacturing cost concepts, and materials.

• Experience designing for minimum parts count.

• Experience designing for thermal considerations, strength, rigidity, and vibration requirements, designing for weight reduction.

• Good understanding of aircraft plumbing, hydraulics and refrigeration.

• Good understanding of aircraft structure and placement of components within the structure.

• Experienced in electrical harness assembly process with the knowledge of specification controlled techniques such as soldering and crimping.

• Excellent technical understanding of drafting standards (ANSI Y14.5)

• Must be self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision

• Adaptable to changing environments and handle multiple tasks and/or projects simultaneously.

• Strong technical knowledge about aircraft industry standard design practices

• Excellent technical knowledge about industry standard CAD software, especially CATIA V5.

• Team oriented and able to work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.

• Strong communication skills

• Excellent mechanical aptitude and knowledge

• Strong understanding of certification process for aircraft interiors (FAA/EASA/JAA/CAA).

• Strong understanding of airframe OEM requirements.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet time deadlines

Computer Skills:

• MS Windows

• Basic knowledge Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Knowledge and skill in use of windchill PLM software

• Knowledge about industry standard 3D Solid Modeling using Pro-E (CREO)

• Knowledge in the use of NC machines. Knowledge of CAD & CAM and use in making shop aids and machining functions.

Annual salary

USD 89,640 - 140,860

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Washington, Everett

City (-ies)

Everett

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)