Composites Design Engineer Level II

Safran; Wall Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Aerosystems USA, Wall Township, New Jersey, is seeking an engineer to contribute to the design, manufacture, and support of evacuation systems including slides and life rafts. You will work on composite related projects, lead small-scale initiatives, and ensure QA and production standards are met.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 3–5 years of relevant experience across polymers, composites, and fabrication methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years working experience in Engineering.
• Experience with polymers, composites, fabrication methods, coatings, and castings.

Responsibilities

• Work on composite related projects from concept to implementation.
• Own small-scale projects and obtain buy-in from senior engineers.
• Develop testing protocols and execute them.
• Establish production procedures, QA matrices, and BOMs for products or activities.
• Provide root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with vendors on quality expectations and cost analysis.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Catia

MS Project

Hand tools

Job description

Safran Aerosystems' Wall Township, New Jersey facility is home to the North American headquarters of our Evacuation Systems Business Unit (SEV). Here, you will help design, manufacture, maintain, and support life-saving aircraft evacuation systems, including emergency slides, life rafts, and flotation devices.

Building on more than a century of innovation, our teams play a critical role in the development, certification, and production of advanced aerospace safety equipment used around the world. As part of Safran's global Aerosafety Division, you'll contribute to technologies that help protect millions of passengers and crew members every year. You will also enjoy the collaborative culture and agility of a human-scale site backed by the strength and opportunities of a global aerospace leader.

Be part of a team that is driven by a strong culture, guided by shared values, and committed to making a positive impact giving back to the communities where we live and work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Mainly working on composite related projects
• Own small-scale projects and take them from concept to implementation. Obtain buy-in from more senior engineers.
• Leveraging experience in one or more technical disciplines, resolve most engineering issues without assistance.
• May conduct analysis on a specific item or in support of a larger project.
• Develop testing protocol with input from others and then execute it.
• Leveraging experience in one or more technical disciplines, develop quality expectations and ensure QA protocols are in place for adherence to standards.
• Establish production procedures, work instructions, QA matrices, and bills of materials for a single product or a specific production activity.
• Provide problem resolution using root cause corrective action methodologies.
• Perform modification and refinement of existing product lines.
• Meet all company work schedule and attendance expectations and perform within the physical and environmental demands of the job.
• Create new documents such as reports and test plans.
• With oversight and direction, for new purchased parts, work with vendors to establish quality expectations, obtain costing, validate performance, and may do some cost analysis.
• Contribute on larger-scale engineering projects.
• Operate in a support role to develop new products generated

Physical Demands

• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to walk short distances

Work Environment

• The work environment is an office setting with moderate office noise.
• The work environment will occasionally include a manufacturing floor with moderate noise.
• The work environment will occasionally include activity in our indoor Test Facility which is not climate controlled. At Safran Aerosystems USA, we value service-oriented team players who demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to adapt to our dynamic, innovative environment.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
• 3 - 5 years working experience in Engineering field.
• Experience in multiple technical disciplines such as polymers, composites, fabrication methods, coatings, and castings
• Developing project management, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills with people at all levels of the organization.
• Effective computer skills, including MS Office and MS Project
• Developing skills to effectively lead a team.
• Able to handle most work-related issues, but exercise good judgment on when to request support.

Knowledge/Skills

• Proficient in Catia or similar 3D CAD Software
• Comfortable using hand tools.
• Knowledge of the evacuation equipment industry and SEV products (nice to have)