Design Engineering Specialist III

Safran S.A.; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran S.A. in Everett, WA, seeks an experienced CAD/MECHANICAL Design Engineer to design, document, and support aerospace products. You will perform 3D modeling in CREO, generate production drawings, and create BOMs while adhering to AS9100/ISO 9001 quality requirements.

You will collaborate with US and French engineering teams, manage ECNs and configurations, and ensure documentation is up-to-date in Windchill PLM. Strong GD&T and drafting standards knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in CAD or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in aerospace or other highly regulated industry.
• Expert knowledge of CAD tools; 3D Solid Modeling using CREO strongly preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Design and Drafting Standards.
• Knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001 quality requirements.
• Extended knowledge of Windchill PLM software and document control.
• Experience collaborating with international engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Uses CAD software and equipment to design new products.
• Creates and revises production drawings (detail and assembly drawings).
• Creates product BOM and detailed drawings from sketches.
• Drafts detailed multi-view drawings of products and produces manufacturable designs.
• Conducts tolerance studies and analyzes design feasibility.
• Manages Engineering Change Requests and product configuration.
• Works with US and French engineering teams from concept to production.
• Integrates electrical components/subassemblies into equipment.
• Supports the Engineering Department with administrative duties and data entry into ERP/MRP.
• Mentors colleagues on CAD tools and GD&T standards.

Skills

CAD tools

3D Solid Modeling

GD&T standards

AS9100 quality

ASME Y14.5

Windchill PLM

Creo software

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in CAD or related field

Tools

Creo

Windchill

Job description

Uses CAD software and equipment to design new products based on implemented technologies. Collaborates with customer Engineering to develop solutions tailored to customer's requirements. Knowledge of company drafting and modeling standards. Maintain a comprehensive filing system and computer database for all documents to be retained in the document control center. Ensures the operation of the document control center to ensure the users have the latest revision of appropriate documentation in a timely manner. Intensive user of the PLM system, Configuration Management, and AS9100/ISO 9001 quality requirements.

• Uses computer assisted design/drafting (Creo preferred) software and equipment to develop designs.
• Creates and revises production drawings (detail and assembly drawings).
• Creates product Bill of Material.
• Drafts detailed multi-view drawings of products, and draws finished designs from sketches.
• Conduct tolerance studies.
• Manage Engineering Change Requests and configuration of the products
• Work closely with French and US engineering team from concept to production.
• Able to interpret equipment requirements to translate them into design of manufacturable mechanical components.
• Able to conduct equipment failure analysis for equipment.
• Have comprehensive understanding of the document management system and the standards for compliance and control.
• Collect and maintain files of the latest revision level documentation necessary to define product configuration and control manufacturing processes as well as customer configuration management.
• Perform various administrative duties for the support of the Engineering Department.
• Responsible for entering, modifying and ensuring the accuracy of engineering data loaded into production MRP system
• Understand and involved on the AS91000 requirement Design Procedures/processes.
• Work closely with Quality, Supply Chain and Production departments to support the development of new programs as well as to support serial production.
• Integrate electrical components/subassemblies in the equipment

Mentoring colleagues with CAD tool and GD&T standard Education and qualification :

• Associate degree in CAD or related field

Work Experience :

• 8+ years of experience in aerospace or other highly regulated industry.

Professional skills :

• Expert knowledge of CAD tools; 3D Solid Modeling using CREO strongly preferred
• Understanding of bearings architecture, failure modes and applications in electromechanical equipment
• Extensive knowledge of ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Design and Drafting Standards, ASME Y14.100 Engineering Drawing Practices
• Knowledge of aerospace test standards such as RTCA DO-160 and MIL-DTL-810
• Familiarity with product validation (Vibration, Shock and Environmental)
• Designing in both US and SI units and materials
• Thorough knowledge of aerospace procedures, tools and hardware, MIL specs.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude assumed
• Understanding of various commercial aircraft (i.e., MIL-STD-810 / RTCA-DO-160 / Boeing D6 and Airbus ABD) requirements
• Kowledge of manufacturing methods, design-for-manufacturing, manufacturing cost concepts, and materials.
• Excellent in-depth knowledge of drafting standards (ANSI Y14.5)
• Strong technical knowledge about aircraft industry standard design practices
• Strong understanding of certification process for aircraft interiors (FAA/EASA/JAA/CAA).
• Strong understanding of airframe OEM requirements.
• Extended knowledge and skill in use of Windchill PLM software
• Expert knowledge about industry standard 3D Solid Modeling using CREO

Behavioral Skills :

• Highly organized, self-starting, team oriented
• Clear and effective oral and written communication with co-workers, management, manufacturers and customers
• Team oriented and able to work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision