Mechanical Engineer II

Safran; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Safran is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II in California to design, develop, and test mechanical components, influencing product innovation, cost, and schedules. You will apply engineering principles to create sellable and internal products while collaborating across disciplines.

The role involves drafting, documentation, testing, fixture design, and supporting senior engineers on complex projects, with hands-on fabrication and assembly experience valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 3+ years of experience working in a similar role.
• Experience designing components and simple assemblies using CAD software.
• Knowledge of product development processes including prototyping, validation, and manufacturing support.
• Experience creating mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with testing, fixture design, and validation activities.
• Hands-on experience with fabrication, assembly, or troubleshooting of mechanical systems.
• Ability to support senior engineers on complex projects and contribute to cross-functional development efforts.

Responsibilities

• Component and simple assembly design.
• Product development activities ranging from conceptual development, prototyping, and design validation to manufacturing and existing product support; individually and collaboratively.
• Collaboration with engineers of various disciplines to develop products with electromechanical and mechanical content.
• Mechanical drafting and technical document authoring.
• Conduct tests, design manufacturing fixtures, support senior colleagues.
• May include involvement in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and/or repair of products as required to accomplish company goals.
• Provide guidance to fellow team members.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

CAD software

Product development

Mechanical drawings

Technical documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Testing

Fabrication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Job Summary

The Mechanical Engineer II is responsible for designing, developing, and testing all aspects of mechanical components and has a significant impact on product innovation, cost, schedule, and feature sets. The position requires the application of engineering principles to the design of sellable and internal company products.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Component and simple assembly design
• Product development activities ranging from conceptual development, prototyping, and design validation to manufacturing and existing product support; individually and collaboratively
• Collaboration with engineers of various disciplines to develop products with electromechanical and mechanical content
• Mechanical drafting and technical document authoring
• Conduct tests, design manufacturing fixtures, support senior colleagues
• May include involvement in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and/or repair of products as required to accomplish company goals
• Provide guidance to fellow team members
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in a related field
• 3+ years of experience working in a similar role
• Experience designing components and simple assemblies using CAD software
• Knowledge of product development processes including prototyping, validation, and manufacturing support
• Experience creating mechanical drawings and technical documentation
• Familiarity with testing, fixture design, and validation activities
• Hands-on experience with fabrication, assembly, or troubleshooting of mechanical systems
• Ability to support senior engineers on complex projects and contribute to cross-functional development efforts

Benefits

The starting pay range for this position is $97,500 - $110,000 per year however, base pay offered may vary depending on the level of the position, skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location.

In addition to a comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions, RAVE Aerospace offers a variety of additional benefits and perks to enhance your work-life balance experience including but not limited to:

• Discretionary bonus program
• Future financial security with a 401(k) program with company match
• Paid time off covering vacations, personal time off and sick days, capped off by an exciting year-end holiday shutdown
• Embraced flexibility with our alternative work schedule (9/80) to navigate your workweeks with every other Friday off