Design Engineer Level II

Safran; Wall Township (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Aerosystems in Wall Township, NJ, is seeking an engineer to design, develop, and support life-saving evacuation systems. The role involves owning projects from concept to implementation, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring QA and production readiness.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years in engineering, experience across polymers, composites, fabrication methods, coatings, and castings, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years engineering experience.
• Experience in multiple technical disciplines such as polymers, composites, fabrication methods, coatings, and castings.
• Effective written and oral communication skills with people at all levels of the organization.
• MS Office and MS Project skills.
• Developing skills to effectively lead a team.
• Able to handle most work-related issues, but exercise good judgment on when to request support.

Responsibilities

• Own small-scale projects from concept to implementation.
• Resolve engineering issues with minimal assistance.
• Develop testing protocols and execute them.
• Create QA matrices and Bills of Materials for a single product or production activity.
• Work with vendors to establish quality expectations and obtain costing.
• Contribute on larger-scale engineering projects.
• Operate in a support role to develop new products generated.

Skills

Project management

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Communication skills

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Hand tools

Job description

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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. Join Safran Aerosystems: an international leader in aviation safety, fluid management and fuel systems. Our strength? Innovating to enhance flight safety (oxygen systems, evacuation systems, flotation systems) and driving the transition toward decarbonized aviation through sustainable fuels. 6,200 employees, operations in 7 countries, and one shared objective: a safer sky.

Safran Aerosystems' Wall Township, New Jersey facility is home to the North American headquarters of our Evacuation Systems Business Unit (SEV). Here, you will help design, manufacture, maintain, and support life-saving aircraft evacuation systems, including emergency slides, life rafts, and flotation devices. Building on more than a century of innovation, our teams play a critical role in the development, certification, and production of advanced aerospace safety equipment used around the world. As part of Safran's global Aerosafety Division, you'll contribute to technologies that help protect millions of passengers and crew members every year. You will also enjoy the collaborative culture and agility of a human-scale site backed by the strength and opportunities of a global aerospace leader. Be part of a team that is driven by a strong culture, guided by shared values, and committed to making a positive impact giving back to the communities where we live and work.

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.
• Operate in a support role to develop new products generated

Physical Demands

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to walk short distances

Work Environment

• The work environment is an office setting with moderate office noise.
• The work environment will occasionally include a manufacturing floor with moderate noise.
• The work environment will occasionally include activity in our indoor Test Facility which is not climate controlled.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
• 3 - 5 years working experience in Engineering field.
• Experience in multiple technical disciplines such as polymers, composites, fabrication methods, coatings, and castings
• 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 or similar 3D CAD Software
• Comfortable using hand tools.
• Knowledge of the evacuation equipment industry and SEV products (nice to have)

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