Mechanical Designer

Safran Electronics & Defense; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Safran is seeking a Mechanical Designer in Rockford, IL to support aerospace actuation systems. You will develop 3-D CAD models and 2-D drawings, apply GD&T, and assist with engineering changes within a cross-functional team.

Ideal candidates have a 0–2 year background with a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or related field, and familiarity with CATIA, SolidWorks, NX, or Creo. This part-time role emphasizes precise documentation and collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience, including internships or co-ops.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify 3-D CAD models and mechanical assemblies.
• Create and update 2-D detail and assembly drawings for production.
• Apply GD&T, dimensional tolerancing, and drafting standards to drawings.
• Perform basic tolerance stack-ups and dimensional analyses.
• Support engineering changes including updates to models, drawings, BOMs, and documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to resolve design and production issues.
• Support design reviews and development activities for actuation products.
• Maintain engineering documentation and product data.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

NX

Creo

Job description

The Mechanical Designer will support the Safran Actuation Systems business as part of a cross-disciplinary engineering team responsible for the design and development of aerospace actuation products.

The candidate will work directly with engineering and manufacturing teams to develop 3-D models and 2-D production drawings, support engineering changes, and ensure designs meet engineering requirements and manufacturing needs.

Essential Job Functions

• Create and modify 3-D CAD models and mechanical assemblies.
• Create and update 2-D detail and assembly drawings for production.
• Apply GD&T, dimensional tolerancing, and applicable drafting standards to engineering drawings.
• Perform basic tolerance stack-ups and dimensional analyses.
• Support engineering changes, including updates to models, drawings, BOMs, and associated documentation.
• Work with engineering and manufacturing personnel to resolve design and production issues.
• Support design reviews and development activities for new and existing actuation products.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and product data.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field; equivalent technical education or experience may also be considered.

• 0–2 years of relevant experience, including internships, co-ops, academic projects, or hands-on design experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with a 3-D CAD system such as CATIA, SolidWorks, NX, Creo, or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Basic knowledge of GD&T and ASME Y14.5.
• Understanding of mechanical tolerancing and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate engineering documentation.

Preferred:

• Experience creating production or manufacturing drawings.
• Experience with tolerance stack-ups
• Previous mechanical design, engineering, or manufacturing internship experience.
• Familiarity with PDM/PLM systems or engineering change processes.
• Experience with aerospace, automotive, robotics, or other precision mechanical products.

Work Environment

This position will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and other functional teams supporting the development and production of aerospace actuation systems.

ITAR:

This position may be subject to ITAR requirements.

This part-time role is 20 hours a week