Mechanical Design Engineer 1

Safran S.A.; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran S.A. in Everett, WA seeks an entry-level Mechanical Design Engineer I to support the engineering team with design tasks, data collection, and documentation for aircraft interior systems.

You will work with Senior and Project Engineers to grow your experience, ensure quality and safety in designs, and prepare engineering products using standard tools and procedures, including AutoCAD and MS Office.

Qualifications

• A 4-year engineering degree or equivalent aerospace experience.
• 2–5 years as a drafter/designer in aerospace is preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform design tasks to generate parts lists and drawings.
• Ensure designs conform to quality systems and certification requirements.
• Collaborate with Senior/Project Engineers to grow in engineering.
• Prepare engineering products using computer tools with focus on quality, reliability and safety.
• Ensure NAT drawings and documents meet NAT standards and customer/certification requirements.

Skills

Drawing management

Troubleshooting

Team player

Communication skills

Customer expectations

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Education

Four-year engineering degree

Aerospace drafting experience (2–5 years)

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

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. Knowledge/Experience:

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!