• Mechanical Engineer II

    Safran (Minneapolis, MN)


    Mechanical Engineer II

    Job details

    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.

     

    As a worldwide leader in its sector, Safran Aero Boosters designs, develops and produces modules, equipment and test cells for aircraft and space engines. Based in Belgium, Safran Aero Boosters has two subsidiaries in the United States and employs 1,700 people.

     

    Reference number

     

    2025-155002

    Job details

    Domain

     

    Research, design and development

     

    Job field / Job profile

     

    Mechanics - Mechanical system architecture

     

    Job title

     

    Mechanical Engineer II

     

    Employment type

     

    Permanent

     

    Professional category

     

    Employees / Staff

     

    Part time / Full time

     

    Full-time

    Job description

    Summary:

    Working under the direction of the Mechanical Engineering Manager, the Mechanical Engineer II is responsible for creating layouts and designs of mechanical parts and systems of moderate to high complexity to execute the mechanical design of jet engine test facilities and systems. They will perform duties with minimal supervision, support other Mechanical Engineers as needed and ensure that projects are completed on schedule and to Safran Test Cells' Quality standards.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Create layout and design of mechanical parts and systems of moderate to high complexity to execute the mechanical design of jet engine test facilities and systems that are designed to withstand specified loading conditions, including material selection and specification, sheet metal, weldments, and machining and strength characteristics.

    • Perform moderate to high complexity calculations, in activities related to product, form, fit, structural requirements and function supporting project requirements.

    • Assist Mechanical Engineer I personnel with their projects and design assignments, as needed.

    • Complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision and in accordance with schedule and budget requirements.

    • Provide ongoing feedback and recommendations to management on deliverables completing assigned tasks with minimal supervision and in accordance with schedule requirements.

    • Establish and verify design criteria, ensuring that product designs are produced in accordance with company design and quality standards and practices as well as customer specifications.

    • Ensure cost effective mechanical designs in compliance with specified technical and contractual requirements.

    • Design with awareness of manufacturing ease, material availability, likely deviation requests, shipping constraints, ease of installation and product maintenance and usability in addition to the amount of engineering effort required to complete the task.

    • Acquire ongoing knowledge necessary to perform job assignments and to improve technology, products and processes.

    • Provide product support through design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning of test cells.

    • Actively participate in a continuous improvement culture providing recommendations and implementing enhancements to current methods and procedures.

     

    But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

     

    • Able and willing to travel up to 10% of the time both domestically and internationally, as required.

     

    Candidate skills & requirements

    Education/Experience:

    • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.

    • 3 to 7 years of Mechanical Engineering experience required.

    • Design experience in both US and SI units and materials specifications preferred.

    • Regulatory experience with CE preferred.

    Qualifications:

    • Working knowledge of CAD, 3D Solid Modeling, AutoCAD, FEA, FMEA, Risk analysis and mechanical drafting standards.

    • Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Design and Drafting Standards, Engineering Drawing Practices, and Structural Welding Code.

    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written with a proven ability to be assertive yet approachable delivering a positive customer service and team experience.

    • Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; actively seeks opportunities to improve and promote quality and monitors own work to ensure quality is met.

    • Self-motivated, organized, able to multi-task, prioritize and excel in a fast-paced environment while exercising initiative and judgment as well as making decisions within scope of assigned authority.

    • Solid analytical and problem-solving skills including problem identification, analysis, action planning and execution.

     

    Annual salary

     

    $80,000-$90,000

     

    Job location

     

    Job location

     

    North America, United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis

     

    City (-ies)

     

    651 Campus Drive, Suite 100, New Brighton, MN 55112

     

    Applicant criteria

     

    Minimum education level achieved

     

    Bachelor's Degree

     

    Minimum experience level required

     

    More than 5 years