Design Engineer Level II

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

Job summary

Safran Aerosystems USA in Wall Township, NJ, seeks an engineer to own small projects from concept to implementation, resolving issues with minimal supervision and developing testing protocols with cross-functional input.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 3–5 years' experience across polymers and composites, and strong communication skills to collaborate with design, manufacturing, and suppliers. Occasional production exposure is possible in a dynamic aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of engineering experience.
• Experience across polymers, composites, fabrication methods, coatings, and castings.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven project management, troubleshooting, and team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Own small-scale projects from concept to implementation.
• Resolve engineering issues with minimal assistance.
• Develop and execute testing protocols with input from teammates.
• Establish production procedures, QA matrices, and BOMs for a product or activity.
• Collaborate with vendors to set quality expectations and cost analyses.

Skills

Project management

Troubleshooting

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Catia

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

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.
• At Safran Aerosystems USA, we value service-oriented team players who demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to adapt to our dynamic, innovative environment.

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)