Design Engineer 3 - Contractor

Safran companies; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran companies in Gainesville, Texas, is seeking a Design Coordinator who will be responsible for managing design elements of seat and seat components while collaborating with customers and vendors.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and must have at least five years of relevant design experience. The role requires excellent drafting skills in CATIA V5 or Pro/Engineer and a comprehensive understanding of aircraft seat products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of related design experience with Bachelor's degree.
• 4+ additional years of related design experience with Master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Confers with customers and vendors on design requirements.
• Reviews design specifications for assigned products.
• Prepares layouts of overall design tasks.
• Defines design standards for product commonality.
• Sets goals for task completion.
• Prepares bill of materials and long-lead item list.
• Reviews design packages for conformance.
• Prepares drawings for release.
• Acts as liaison during manufacturing stages.

Skills

Excellent drafting skills in CATIA V5 or Pro/Engineer

Advanced knowledge of aircraft seat products

Good knowledge of materials and production processes

Mechanical knowledge of parts and stress conditions

Strong written communication skills

Interpersonal skills for teamwork

Planning and prioritizing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

As a member of the Safran Seats business, you play a major role in teamwork that provides over one million seats to major airlines worldwide. Our commitment to superior quality, comfort and innovation ensures that you can take pride in doing meaningful work that supports the needs of passengers and crews alike.

1. Occupational Summary (Position Objective & Authorities)

This position performs design coordination of seats and seat components. Coordinates between various customers and vendors. Interfaces with Program Manager on project development and design progress. Reviews customer requirements and specification and relates them to product design. Monitors day-to-day design progress as required. Assures conformity of product and that engineering deadlines are met. Works and makes decisions independently with little supervision.

2. Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

• A) Confers with customers and vendors on conceptual configuration and initial design requirements for various new and ongoing seat programs.
• B) Reviews design specifications and incorporates into assigned product.
• C) Prepares lay‑outs of overall design task including structural and articulation systems.
• D) Defines design standards to maintain commonality with existing product line.
• E) Defines and sets goals as to complete tasks as expeditiously as possible.
• F) Prepares advanced bill of materials and long‑lead item list.
• G) Review design package to assure conformance to latest specifications and regulations.
• H) Prepares drawings for release.
• I) Assumes liaison duties when product reaches the various manufacturing stages.
• J) Performs other duties as assigned.

3. Qualification Requirements

Education & Qualification

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Design Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical and Energy Engineering or a related engineering degree (minimum of 12 years equivalent related engineering experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree).
• Must have a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Design Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical and Energy Engineering or a related engineering degree.

Work Experience - Technical knowledge

• plus an additional 5 years of related design experience required with Bachelors degree.
• plus an additional 4 years of related design experience required with Masters degree.

Professional Skills

• Must have excellent drafting skills in CATIA V5 (or higher) and/or Pro/Engineer.
• Requires advanced knowledge of aircraft seat products.
• Must have good knowledge of materials and production processes, and mechanical knowledge of parts and stress conditions.
• Requirement have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment.
• Ability to read and review written communication.
• Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.

Behavioral Skills

• Must be able to interact successfully with engineering, tooling, and manufacturing departments.
• Must be able to function as part of a design team.
• Provide mentorship to less experienced engineers.
• Must possess good planning and prioritizing skills.

Desirable Aspects

• APQP, D&PFMEA, Control Plan, etc.
• CATIA V.5