Design Engineer II

Safran S.A.; Wall Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran is seeking engineers to contribute to the development and improvement of products, designs, and processes within aerospace and defense. Work involves concept-to-implementation on small projects with cross-disciplinary collaboration and QA considerations.

You will lead testing, analysis, and validation activities, coordinate with vendors and technicians, and draw on strong communication and problem-solving skills. A degree in engineering and hands-on experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Working experience in Engineering.
• Experience in multiple technical disciplines such as polymers, composites, fabrication methods, coatings, castings, or machining.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Catia

Hand tools

Multi-discipline experience

Project management

Communication skills

MS Office

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem‑solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success.

For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion.

There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

Job Summary

Work assignments are varied and of moderate scope and complexity. Exercise moderate levels of independent judgment along with general guidance to complete an established objective within budget and scheduling constraints. Work primarily with the development or improvement of products, designs, and processes. This will include conceptualization, basic research, planning, design, testing, analysis, prototyping, validation, and implementation. Draw solutions from both formal training and experience. Knowledgeable of common industry concepts, practices, processes, requirements, and procedures. Plan and perform engineering duties for part of a major project or for projects of moderate complexity. May provide work direction to technicians and less experienced engineers. Rely on instructions and pre‑established guidelines to perform many functions of the job. Provide technical expertise on production processes, issue resolution, and product support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note for Level

• Basic: Incumbent is able to use their knowledge/skill with support by more experienced individuals.
• Advanced: Incumbent is able to independently use their knowledge/skill.
• Expert: Incumbent is able to train others on their knowledge/skill.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Working experience in Engineering.
• Experience in multiple technical disciplines such as polymers, composites, fabrication methods, coatings, castings, or machining.
• 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.
• Comfortable using hand tools.
• Knowledge of the evacuation equipment industry and SEV products.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• N/A