Design Engineer

Safran companies; Village of Lancaster (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Design Engineer to support the development of innovative oxygen systems for aviation. This role involves creating and revising designs, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring product compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical or aerospace engineering, with experience in design engineering and a knack for technical writing. Join a forward-thinking company that values teamwork and innovation, and contribute to life-saving technologies in aviation. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required.
• 4-7 years of related design engineering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise designs, ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Communicate with teams to address changes and ensure collaboration.

Skills

Engineering Testing Methods

Technical Writing

Communication Skills

Independent Work

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Matlab Simulink

Job description

Company: Safran Aerosystems Oxygen

Job field: Mechanics

Location: Lancaster, New York, United States

Contract type: Permanent

Contract duration: Full-time

Required degree: Bachelor's Degree

Required experience: More than 5 years

Professional status: Professional, Engineer & Manager

Spoken language(s): English Fluent

Salary range: $90,000 - $110,000 depending on experience

Oxygen Systems US supports commercial, military and general aviation life support equipment. The Design Engineer will support gaseous, mask and chemical oxygen equipment.

The primary purpose of this position is to support product development activities to ensure that the desired design performance is achieved, meeting the applicable customer, regulatory, and company policies. The Design Engineer will ensure a successful transfer of newly developed product to production, while supporting design concept phases through launch. This is a team-oriented effort within the department and other parts of the organization for success.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Creates and revises designs (Interface, Detail, Assembly), with Designer; computes angles, weights, surface areas, dimensions, radii, clearances, tolerances, and locations of features.
2. Makes final decision on drawings, checking dimensions of parts, materials to be used, relation and interaction of one part to another, and relation of various parts of whole system or project.
3. Utilizes knowledge of various machines, engineering practices, mathematics, materials, plating, and other physical sciences to complete system design.
4. Executes the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, and procedures.
5. Utilizes prior mechanical design experience and applies on-the-job training to meet product deliverables within schedule & budget constraints and to solve tasks through technical skills and analytic thinking.
6. Communicates with Manufacturing, Quality and Project Engineers, on changes, concerns and collaboration needs for the product.
7. Generates development and qualification plans (verification and validation) and compliance methods based on customer and regulatory specifications.
8. Prepares and presents technical data to internal and external customers.
9. Shares engineering information and promotes open dialogue.
10. Assures proper documentation of technical data generated and the communication of results for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.

Listed above are the essential functions of this job classification. Employees in this job classification may be required to perform various other duties including but not limited to training, administration, and housekeeping. In addition, employees in this job classification are responsible for the quality, quantity and timeliness of the product or service they provide. They will carry out those duties in a safe and cooperative manner, per established policies, practices and procedures. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Complementary Description

Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US (AVOX Systems Inc) is a U.S. based Safran Company located in Lancaster, NY that designs, manufactures and services oxygen life support respiratory systems, related personal protective equipment, and aircraft accessories for the aviation and government markets. Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US functions as a part of Safran, with international locations. We provide innovative oxygen solutions to the aircraft industry.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

*Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

*All applicants must be a US citizen or US Permanent Resident (i.e., Green Card Holder).

*Relocation is not provided for this position.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

Education -

Required - Bachelor degree (BS) or equivalent from a four-year college or technical school - Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering.

Preferred – MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.

Experience –

Required – 4-7 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience in design engineering.

Preferred – Experience in gaseous products and safety equipment.

Special Knowledge/Skills –

Required -

• Understanding of and experience with engineering testing methods.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience and proficiency with technical writing; strong communication skills.

Preferred -

• Able to perform simulation using SolidWorks or Matlab Simulink and validate with performance testing.
• Experience with RTCA DO-160 and/or MIL-STD-810G environmental test standards.