Design Engineer 3 — Aerospace Seats & Innovation

Safran S.A.; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Paid holidays

401K with employer match

Tuition assistance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Safran Seats in Gainesville, Texas, is seeking a Design Engineer 3 to contribute to aerospace seat programs. You will confer with customers and vendors on design requirements, review specs, and prepare layouts for structural and articulation systems, ensuring standards align with the product line.

The role emphasizes advanced BOM preparation, long-lead item planning, and drawing releases, with opportunities for professional development and benefits. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in the listed engineering fields with related design experience.
• Excellent drafting skills in CATIA V5 or Pro/Engineer.
• Ability to read and review written communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Confer with customers and vendors on conceptual configuration and initial design requirements for seat programs.
• Review design specifications and incorporate into assigned product.
• Prepare layouts of overall design tasks including structural and articulation systems.
• Define design standards to maintain commonality with existing product line.
• Prepare advanced BOMs and long-lead item lists.
• Review design packages to ensure conformance to specifications and regulations.
• Prepare drawings for release.

Skills

Written communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

CATIA V5

Pro/Engineer

Job description

Safran Seats in Gainesville, Texas, is seeking a Design Engineer 3 to contribute to aerospace seat programs. You will confer with customers and vendors on design requirements, review specs, and prepare layouts for structural and articulation systems, ensuring standards align with the product line.

The role emphasizes advanced BOM preparation, long-lead item planning, and drawing releases, with opportunities for professional development and benefits. Fluency in English is required.