Design Engineer 3 - Contractor

Safran Group; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Seats USA in Gainesville, TX, is seeking a Design Engineer 3 - Contractor to join our aircraft seat engineering team. You will coordinate seat and seat component designs, interface with customers and vendors, and support program managers to meet engineering milestones.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering and have 5+ years of related design experience, with proficiency in CATIA V5 or Pro/Engineer, plus strong materials knowledge and clear English

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering field; 12 years eqv. exp. in lieu of degree.
• Master's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering or related field is accepted.
• 5+ years of related design experience with a Bachelor's; 4+ years with a Master's.

Responsibilities

• Design coordination of seats and seat components.
• Review design specifications and incorporate into product.
• Prepare layouts of overall design tasks including structural and articulation systems.
• Define design standards to maintain commonality with existing product line.
• Prepare drawings for release and review design packages for conformance.

Skills

CATIA V5

Pro/Engineer

Aerospace design

Materials knowledge

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree (optional)

Tools

Pro/Engineer

Job description

Design Engineer 3 - Contractor

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.

With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.

Reference number

2025-166409

Job details

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Mechanics - Mechanical part or subassembly design

Job title

Design Engineer 3 - Contractor

Employment type

Temporary

Contract period

N/A

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

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 ensure that you can take pride in doing meaningful work that supports the needs of passengers and crews alike.

Occupational Summary (Position Objective & Authorities)

Objective:

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.

Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

Main Function Responsibilities:

A) Confers with customers and vendors on conceptual configuration and initial design requirements for various new and on-going 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.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Safran Seats USA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Candidate skills & requirements

Qualification Requirements

A. Education & Qualification-

List the Scholarship degree, type, etc. i.e.:

• 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)
• OR -
• 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.

B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge-

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

C. 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.

D. 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.

E. Desirable Aspects-

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

Annual salary

Based on market data.

Job location

North America, United States, Texas

City (-ies)

Gainesville

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

Yes