• Product Engineer I

    Safran (Los Angeles, CA)


    Product Engineer I

    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.

     

    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

     

    2025-167850

    Job details

    Domain

     

    Research, design and development

     

    Job field / Job profile

     

    Mechanics - Mechanical part or subassembly design

     

    Job title

     

    Product Engineer I

     

    Employment type

     

    Permanent

     

    Professional category

     

    Employees / Staff

     

    Part time / Full time

     

    Full-time

    Job description

    Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip.

     

    Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of Product Engineer 1 you'll play a pivotal part on our Production team.

     

    The Product Engineer will take ownership and/or support technical engineering teams and projects. Using sound engineering principles, this engineer will interface with cross functional groups (internal and external) to ensure robust, airworthy designs are attained which meet budget, schedule and internal requirements and goals.

     

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

     

    Competencies

    To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

    • Engineering foundation - In one or more disciplines such as electrical, thermal, electromechanical, materials, structural, aerospace, and chemical fields.

    • Analytical – Collects and researches data

    • Electromechanical Design – Uses feedback to modify designs and demonstrates attention to detail

    • Composite Design – Uses feedback to modify designs and demonstrates attention to detail

    • Product / System Testing - Requests and coordinates the construction of samples, mockups, prototypes, and the execution of development tests, to minimize the failure risk of materials or designs

    • Technical Skills – Pursues training and development opportunities and strives to continuously build knowledge and skills

    • Technical Writing – Create Technical reports for external and internal distribution

    • Interpersonal Skills – Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things

    • Problem Solving- Resolves problems in a timely manner; Develops alternate solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations

    • Strategic Thinking – Develops strategies to achieve organizational success

     

    Candidate skills & requirements

     

    Independently owns or leads a team for small/medium size projects.

     

    Able to review, check and approve work done by peers and lower level engineers on Product Development activities such as -

     

    + Aerospace Product requirements mapping, Methods of Compliance & Requirement Verification plan

    + Provides technical inputs for Technical Analysis (Stress Analysis / Thermal/Electrical)

    + Provides Design requirements and inputs to Product Design team (Mechanical / Electrical / SW)

    + Supports Verification unit hardware test setup procurement, build and maintenance

    + Supports Verification procedure writing / Verification testing and troubleshooting

    + Supports Industrialization activity of new product introduction

    + Create Qualification testing procedures and setups

    + Performs Qualification testing, and troubleshooting

    + Creation of all technical / project documentation

    +Supports Production Build of Products with Investigation of Inspection Reports and Root Cause Corrective Actions

     

    Follows sound engineering principles to ensure designs meet airworthiness standards, customer requirements and ZWWS internal standards

     

    Assesses and creates standard work and leads or support improvement projects (group or company level)

     

    Interfaces with various groups (internal and external) to bring projects to completion

     

    Able to review, check and approve work done by peers and lower level engineers.

     

    Able to assess standard work and support or lead improvement projects.

     

    Understands how various groups (engineering, industrialization, operations) work together and able to navigate through the company.

     

    Able to interface with existing suppliers and OEMs

     

    This job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.

     

    Annual salary

    $68640 - $97210 USD

    Job location

     

    Job location

     

    North America, United States, California, Los Angeles

     

    City (-ies)

     

    CA 90746 Carson

     

    Applicant criteria

     

    Minimum education level achieved

     

    Bachelor's Degree

     

    Minimum experience level required

    First experience

    ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

     

    No