Aerospace Mechanical Designer - Part-Time (20h/wk)

Safran; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Safran Electronics & Defense in Rockford, Illinois, is seeking a Mechanical Designer for a part-time role (20 hours/week) to support the actuation systems business. You will develop 3-D models and 2-D production drawings, ensuring designs meet engineering requirements and manufacturing needs.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering and up to 2 years of relevant design experience, with proficiency in CAD tools such as CATIA, SolidWorks, NX, or Creo.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 0–2 years of relevant design experience, including internships, co-ops, academic projects, or hands-on design experience.
• Experience with a 3-D CAD system such as CATIA, SolidWorks, NX, Creo, or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Basic knowledge of GD&T and ASME Y14.5.
• Understanding of mechanical tolerancing and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify 3-D CAD models and mechanical assemblies.
• Create and update 2-D detail and assembly drawings for production.
• Apply GD&T, dimensional tolerancing, and applicable drafting standards to engineering drawings.
• Perform basic tolerance stack-ups and dimensional analyses.
• Support engineering changes, including updates to models, drawings, BOMs, and associated documentation.
• Work with engineering and manufacturing personnel to resolve design and production issues.
• Support design reviews and development activities for new and existing actuation products.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and product data.

Skills

3-D CAD

Engineering drawings

GD&T

Tolerancing

Manufacturing processes

Analytical skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

NX

Creo

Job description

Safran Electronics & Defense in Rockford, Illinois, is seeking a Mechanical Designer for a part-time role (20 hours/week) to support the actuation systems business. You will develop 3-D models and 2-D production drawings, ensuring designs meet engineering requirements and manufacturing needs.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering and up to 2 years of relevant design experience, with proficiency in CAD tools such as CATIA, SolidWorks, NX, or Creo.