Mechanical Engineer I

Safran Group; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Electrical and Power in Twinsburg, OH is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to design, analyze, and support AC/DC air-cooled and oil-cooled generators. The role involves all project phases from proposal to production support, with on-site work five days a week.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and experience with CAD models, GD&T, and cross-functional collaboration. Occasional travel and extended hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with CAD 3D models and 2D drawings; GD&T knowledge.
• Strong problem solving and design judgment.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and customers.
• Familiarity with design for manufacturing and technical reviews.

Responsibilities

• Designs individual parts and assemblies of rotating machines to meet customer requirements.
• Develops CAD models and drawings; conducts analysis like tolerance stack-up and bearing preload.
• Ensures designs comply with SAFRAN standards including GD&T and manufacturing considerations.
• Peer reviews and contribution to design, manufacturing, and test reviews.
• Supports proposals, cost estimates, test procedures and technical reports as needed.
• Communicates progress and risks to enable early mitigation.

Skills

CAD design

GD&T

Rotating machines design

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

MS Office

Job description

Mechanical Engineer I

Job details

General information

Entity

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.

As the world leader in aeronautical electrical systems, Safran Electrical & Power is a key player in the electrification of aircraft equipment and electric and hybrid propulsion. With expertise across the onboard energy chain, the company designs and delivers innovative, optimized and modular architectures and solutions.

Reference number

2026-182723

Job details

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Mechanics - Mechanical part or subassembly design

Job title

Mechanical Engineer I

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Location: Twinsburg, OH

Onsite: 5 days/week

The Mechanical Engineer I is responsible for the design, development, analysis and technical support of the AC and DC air-cooled and oil-cooled generators within the design-engineering department. This includes all phases of the project including but not limited to proposals, development, testing and production support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs the individual parts and assemblies of a rotating machine in order to meet the customer requirements and targeted performances with support from a lead engineer or equivalent.
• Develops CAD 3D models and 2D drawings, conduct analysis necessary for the design effort of the rotating machine and associated parts: tolerance stack-up, bearing load and pre-load calculations, etc.
• Ensures designs are in accordance with the SAFRAN and industry standards including but not limited to GD&T, design for manufacturing.
• Acts as a peer reviewer and supports and participates in technical reviews (design, manufacturing, test, etc.) and makes suggestions to resolve issues or mitigate risks
• Adheres to and follow the budget and schedule provided by the business
• Reviews customer specifications and supports technical proposals, cost estimates, test procedures and specifications, process qualification procedures, status reports, technical reports, BOMs, and schedules as needed.
• Initiates actions to solve problems for ongoing products or for new product designs
• Communicates openly and transparently to peers and management on design progress and on any difficulties or risks in order to address them as early as possible in the development
• Provide assistance and support testing of new and legacy products with guidance from a lead engineer
• Adheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental programs and culture
• Travel requirements: Occasional travel (general guideline, once per quarter) within the U.S./Outside the U.S.
• Evening/night hours may be required
• Extra hours may be required during business peaks

Supervisory Responsibilities

List the supervisory responsibilities this position must perform; include the department or position titles responsible for and the level of authority exercised in performing the responsibilities.

• N/A

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of the position, this role will be regularly required to stand, walk sit, lift, use hands and fingers, handle and feel, reach with hands and arms and observe with naked eye or via various instruments.
• This role will occasionally be required to lift and/or move objects up to 30 pounds.

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

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job posting does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Persons (8 USC 1324b(a)(3)), or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status.

Safran Electrical and Power is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call : 330 321 4172. We will decide on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis

Candidate skills & requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
• Previous full-time, part-time, or co-op/internship engineering experience

Knowledge/Skills:

• Fundamental mechanical engineering design principles, creating and interpreting blueprints, drawings including GD&T
• Technical judgement on various mechanical engineering disciplines
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Interpersonal skills and an ability to work with individuals/teams at all levels within the organization and with customers
• Strong organizational, administrative and reporting skills
• Experience in CAD 3D models and 2D drawings
• Proficient in MS Office
• Experience with basic tooling including measuring equipment

Preferred Skills :

• Experience with Rotating Machines design (motors, generators, etc.), design principles, creating and interpreting blueprints, drawings including GD&T
• Design of Bearing system
• Design of wound components
• Rotor Dynamics
• Oil and air cooling
• DO160, ARP4754A, and ARP4761 familiarity
• Experience with CATIA

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The work environment is mainly in office but depending on the phase of the project could be split between office and testing or production floor areas. The environment in some areas may requires wearing PPE or other equipment.

Annual salary

N/A

Job location

North America, United States, Ohio

City (-ies)

Twinsburg

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

First experience

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

Yes