Furniture Lead Design Engineer

Safran Group; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internal mobility

Safran University

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Safran Cabin in Everett, Washington, seeks a Furniture Lead Design Engineer to lead a team of engineers focused on aircraft interior products—closets, partitions, galleys, lavatories—with CAD tools and manufacturability in mind.

You will develop designs from concept through drawings, balance budgets, and ensure certification readiness while coordinating with Supply Chain and other functions. Strong aerospace furniture experience and BS in engineering are required.

Qualifications

• Education: BS Engineering/Science; Aeronautical or Mechanical acceptable.
• Minimum 10 years aerospace engineering experience; furniture design preferred.
• Proven leadership of design teams and complex retrofit programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead furniture design engineering team to meet specs and timelines.
• Develop and maintain 3D models, layouts, production details, and drawings.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain on lead times, costs, and tooling.
• Act as technical authority for programs and design activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Team collaboration

English fluent

Education

BS Engineering/Science

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

CATIA

MS Office

MS Windows

PLM

AutoCAD Mechanical

Job description

Furniture Lead Design Engineer

Job details

General information

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.

Safran Cabin is the world's No. 1 in aircraft interiors. Safran Cabin provides innovative, smart and sustainable cabin interiors, as well as advanced water and waste management systems.

Here, you will develop your skills and grow within a community of experts who enrich your experience every day.

Here, collaboration connects our teams across the globe.

Did you know? We have probably already flown together!

Would you like to join us? Learn more about Safran Cabin here.

(Hyperlink: https://www.safran-group.com/en/companies/safran-cabin)

Reference number

2026-186326

Job details

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Architecture and systems engineering - Systems engineering

Job title

Furniture Lead Design Engineer

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Northwest Aerospace Technologies (“NAT”), a Safran Company, is the only EASA DOA Certified aircraft interior reconfiguration group in the United States. Focusing on commercial and military aircrafts, NAT provides first class services in design, engineering, quality, certification, and manufacturing for a variety of Blue-Chip customers.

Job Summary

The Furniture Lead Design Engineer leads a team of engineers and aircraft interior products ranging from but not limited to closets, partitions, class dividers dogboxes, bins, endcaps galleys, lavatories, or ceiling panels used in commercial and private aircrafts using a computer aided drafting system and support existing designs of products that are manufactured on-site or at remote sites. While creating new designs, considerations of engineering budgets, cost, certification, material selection, and ease of manufacturing is necessary. Product designs range from basic interiors products used in commercial airlines, to first class and high-end products. The Furniture Lead Design Engineer reports to the Engineering Manager

Summary of Duties

1. Leads and coordinates furniture design engineering team to ensure successful completion of furniture engineering designs to meet internal and external customer specifications and requirements.

2. Develop and maintain accurate 3D models, preliminary layouts, production details and assembly drawings while meeting ITCM, PDR, CDR and drawing release dates.

3. Analyze product requirements and manufacturing considerations to develop drawings and other engineering data required for the manufacturing of the product and data submittal to the customer.

4. Act as a shop liaison during initial production of new product designs to prevent and/or solve critical or complex engineering issues that may arise.

5. Collaborate with Supply Chain to evaluate supplier lead times, costs and availability for parts and tooling necessary to manufacture the product being designed.

6. Review and sign off approval on engineering drawings.

7. Serve as the technical authority for assigned programs, products, and design activities, providing guidance and recommendations regarding technical requirements, engineering solutions, and design-related issues.

8. Initiate and lead modular design approach; Control modular design catalogues.

9. Mentor entry-level engineering personnel in fields of expertise.

10. Develops tools, improves processes, and leads technical initiatives aimed at improving departmental ability to deliver on time, on budget, with the highest quality.

11. Coordinate task assignments and monitor progress to support adherence to budget and schedule.

12. Ensures all design data release timelines meet the designated schedule for successful aircraft delivery.

13. Collaborates effectively with cross-functional departments and serves as a focal point for questions, technical guidance, etc.

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

Your Career: Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you.

Your Development: Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications.

Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, Safran Perks with BenefitHub – Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products/services and more!

At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment.

Candidate skills & requirements

Qualifications

Education: BS Engineering/Science, Aeronautical, Mechanical Engineering or 10-15 years equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: Minimum of 10 years' engineering experience related to aerospace (6 of which must be in aerospace furniture design). Possesses and applies advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures in design engineering. Leads technical aspects of large-scale programs, Takes highly innovative steps to improve designs and processes; Experience with several complex retrofit or complete interior design programs; Able to technically manage four or more units or products

Computer Skill

Proficient knowledge in MS Office Suite, MS Windows.

10 years' experience in Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks or CATIA

Knowledge of PLM

AutoCAD Mechanical

Knowledge & Skills

Working knowledge of Aviation regulatory requirements (FAA and EASA)

Expert knowledge of common materials and manufacturing processes used in the aerospace industry

Expert knowledge of testing and certification requirements for common aerospace components, monuments, and materials

Excellent organization and communication skills

Ability to motivate team efforts to accomplish goals

Excellent ability to work well in a team environment and cross-functionally

Excellent time-management and problem-solving skills

Six Sigma White or Green belt certified preferred

Knowledge of Systems Architecture

Work independently and be self-motivated

Excellent ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Excellent knowledge of configuration management principles

Working Conditions

1. Does require fluent communication in English language.

2. Employment Status full-time in office (not a remote position).

3. Traveling may be required.

4. Protracted or irregular hours may be required.

5. International travel may be required.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job, rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Annual salary

$102,560 - $161,170

Job location

North America, United States, Washington, Everett

City (-ies)

415 Riverside Rd. WA 98201 Everett

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 8 years

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

No