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Mechanical Engineer I

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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 Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

Reference number

2025-169217

Job details

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Mechanics - Mechanical part or subassembly design

Job title

Mechanical Engineer I

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Job Summary:

The Mechanical Engineer is a key member of a cross-disciplinary team in supporting the operational maintenance of Safran Actuation systems. The Mechanical Engineer will be driving the design of test benches, jigs and tools necessary for the maintenance of these products. As well as, ensuring the maintenance of the Actuators are up to the Safran standard and specification.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide Technical Support/Assistance related to Aeronautic repair station; interact and collaborate with cross-functional teams, operations, quality, program management, suppliers and customers to resolve problems and implement solutions.

• Prepare, Write and Review, technical documentation.

• Perform operational, maintenance, or testing procedures for mechanical products, components, equipment or systems.

• Perform and Validate First Article Inspection involving Quality and Shop Managers for new capability

• Provide/Validate documentation to implement new capability to the company.

• Modify and upgrade existing test equipment and tools to improve the maintenance process.

• Provide input and guidance to designs and development of test equipment and tools.

• Perform product troubleshooting and lab testing.

• Verify tool design meets the requirements and expectations

• Manage the line stoppage related to engineering.

• Plan and Follow up action plan with Program Manager over performance and target.

• Ensure the timely and efficient completion of projects to achieve the company's strategic and financial goals.

• Demonstrate an understanding of internal processes and methods and tools.

• Ensures work complies with company policies and processes.

• Other duties may be as assigned.

Mechanical Engineer L1: Will perform the above under close supervision of senior engineer. In addition to the above, they will develop their knowledge of product, technology, industry standards, processes, tools, method, workflow, and best practices on mechanical designs. Demonstrate skills for the design, test and documentation of hardware, based on established design requirements, standards and approach under mentorship. Adhere to the product maintenance process. Assist Senior Engineers in the designs and maintenance of test equipment. Assist on-site technician in solving technical problems. Support in creating and updating FAI documents. Technical review of new and updated publication of technical documents. Conduct testing on units and equipment and produce test reports.

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

Travel Specificity:

Potential travel between Grand Prairie, Texas and other locations up to 5%.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position and occasionally move about the office and laboratory. Constantly operates and uses a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copier/printer and laboratory machinery. The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information. The ability to observe, identify and assess details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds across the office for various needs.

Candidate skills & requirements

Required Competencies:

Education/Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution required

• Experience: 0-2 years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.

• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ''Green Card Holder''), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Has basic skills in analytical or scientific method

- Has basic knowledge in engineering concepts

- Familiar with standard engineering tools

- Perform basic mechanical analysis related to kinematics, tolerance stack-ups, strength / robustness and environmental impacts.

Leadership Skills / Management Skills / Personal Skills:

• Inductive reasoning

• Integrity

• Judgement and problem solving

• Leadership

• Communication, both verbally and written and through active listening and reading comprehension.

• Customer oriented

• Adaptable and flexible

• Ability to summarize complex information

• A deep understanding of root cause corrective action

• Knowledge of change control management

• Analytical thinking

• Dependability

• Change agent

• Planning, organization and prioritizing

Annual salary

Based on Market Rate

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Texas

City (-ies)

Grand Prairie, TX 75052

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

Yes