Mechanical Design Engineer 1

Safran Group

Everett (WA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Internal mobility

Safran University courses

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Job summary

Safran Cabin is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer 1 in Northwest Aerospace Technologies, a Safran Company. You will contribute to design, generate parts lists and drawings, and ensure compliance with quality and certification requirements.

Ideal candidates hold a 4-year engineering degree with 2–5 years of aerospace design or drafting experience and proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office. You will collaborate with experienced engineers to deliver safe, reliable interior systems for

Qualifications

4-year engineering degree or equivalent.
2–5 years of broad aerospace design experience or drafting.
Proficient with AutoCAD and MS Office.
Strong drawing management and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

Assist in design to generate drawings and documents.
Ensure design content complies with quality system and customer SOW.
Collaborate with Senior Engineers for growth in engineering experience.
Prepare engineering products using CAD tools while maintaining standards.
Meet NAT quality and certification requirements for drawings and documents.

Skills

Drawing management

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Customer focus

Education

Four-year engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

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)

Job details

General information

Entity

Reference number

2026-186797

Job details

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Mechanics - Mechanical part or subassembly design

Job title

Mechanical Design Engineer 1

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.

In the role of Mechanical Design Engineer 1 you'll play a pivotal part on our Engineering team.

The Level 1 Mechanical Engineer has the following scope of work:

The design function. This includes basic research, data acquisition, and engineering required to generate engineering product (parts list, drawings, documents, etc.)

The design content. Ensure the design content conforms to the company quality system procedures as documented, the customer statement of work, along with applicable certification requirements

Career growth. This includes working with Senior Technical Engineers and Project Engineers to grow in engineering experience

Guidance required

With guidance, the Level 1 Mechanical Engineer is expected to prepare engineering product using applicable computer tools and programs maintaining high standards of quality, reliability, and safety in product designs.

Ensure the NAT's drawings and documents meet the standards established by the NAT quality system, customer requirements, and applicable certification authority.

General Notes:

All employees have an affirmative duty to protect and maintain the confidentiality of NAT products.

As business conditions change it is necessary that all employees productively react and handle other essential tasks as assigned now or in the future.

Tasks may vary slightly based on products produced at division.

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

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.

Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:

Team oriented
Process focused
Open & honest communication
Quality minded
Ability to persevere and honor commitments
Recognizes success
Executes with urgency
Creates solutions
Customer focused in everything we do

Candidate skills & requirements

Knowledge/Experience:

The Level 1 Mechanical Engineer should have a 4-year engineering degree, preferably in a field that offers the opportunity to gain a well-rounded background (i.e. Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering) or industry experience that is equivalent to a four-year degree.

An engineering degree or 2-5 years of broad technical experience as a drafter/designer in an aerospace related application, preferred.

Knowledge in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, and AutoCAD.

Skills/Abilities:

Drawing management

Troubleshooting/problem solving

Ability to work within a team

Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal

Understanding of customer's expectations

Ability to prioritize, multi-task effectively, and work under pressure

Superior attention to detail

Working Conditions:

Primarily office work

Consistent use of computer key board and monitor

Does require fluent communication in English

Protracted or irregular hours may be required

Must be comfortable working to meet firm deadlines, thus completing work on time

Physical Requirements:

Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds

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!

Annual salary

$80,170 - $100,010

Job location

North America, United States, Washington, Everett

City (-ies)

415 Riverside Rd. WA 98201 Everett

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Associate Degree

Minimum experience level required

First experience

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