Mechanical Engineer III

Safran; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support the operational maintenance of Aeronautic repair systems, leading the design and development of test benches, jigs and tools while ensuring compliance with Safran standards and regulatory requirements. The engineer provides technical support to operations and customers and collaborates with cross-functional teams on processes and documentation.

At level III, the engineer works with minimal supervision, may lead moderate-complexity projects, mentors

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution required.
• Typical experience: 5+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
• Knowledge of production and repair processes in the aeronautic environment; GD&T and engineering drawing standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to cross-functional teams, operations, quality, program management, suppliers and customers to resolve problems and implement solutions.
• Prepare, write and review technical documentation.
• Perform operational, maintenance, or testing procedures for mechanical products, components, equipment or systems.
• Perform First Article Inspection involving Quality and Shop Managers for new capability and validate documentation to implement new capability.
• Modify and upgrade existing test equipment and tools to improve maintenance processes; provide input to designs and development of test equipment and tools.
• Perform product troubleshooting and lab testing; ensure tool designs meet requirements and expectations; manage line stoppages related to engineering.

Skills

Technical support

Root cause analysis

Aerospace knowledge

Planning and prioritizing

Communication

Problem solving

Change control

Audits

Team leadership

GD&T knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The Mechanical Engineer plays a critical role in supporting the operational maintenance of Safran Actuation Systems. This position leads the design and development of test benches, jigs, and tools, while ensuring all actuator maintenance activities meet Safran standards and regulatory requirements. The engineer provides technical support to operations, customers, and cross-functional teams; defines and validates disassembly/assembly processes; and manages technical, cost, schedule, and risk elements across multiple projects. Responsibilities include analyzing repair data, performing root-cause investigations on repeat returns, managing line stoppages, supporting repair process improvements, and ensuring compliance with updated documentation. The role also contributes to test equipment development, sets action plans with Program Management, and supports continuous improvement initiatives. Additionally, the engineer mentors junior engineers, guides interns, and helps maintain team capability.

At level III, the engineer works with minimal supervision, may lead moderate-complexity projects, ensures test equipment is properly maintained, identifies risks in maintenance procedures, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams on new capability development.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide Technical Support/Assistance related to Aeronautic repair station; interact and collaborate with cross-functional teams, operations, quality, program management, suppliers and customers to resolve problems and implement solutions.
• Prepare, Write and Review, technical documentation.
• Perform operational, maintenance, or testing procedures for mechanical products, components, equipment or systems.
• Perform and Validate First Article Inspection involving Quality and Shop Managers for new capability
• Provide/Validate documentation to implement new capability to the company.
• Modify and upgrade existing test equipment and tools to improve the maintenance process.
• Provide input and guidance to designs and development of test equipment and tools.
• Perform product troubleshooting and lab testing.
• Verify tool design meets the requirements and expectations
• Manage the line stoppage related to engineering.
• Plan and Follow up action plan with Program Manager over performance and target.
• Ensure the timely and efficient completion of projects to achieve the company's strategic and financial goals.
• Demonstrate an understanding of internal processes and methods and tools.
• Ensures work complies with company policies and processes.
• Other duties may be as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education/Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution required
• Typical experience: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Has in-depth knowledge in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines
• Ability to analyze incident and propose technical solutions
• Ability to prioritize projects and tasks to ensure a timely and efficient completion
• In-depth knowledge and experience in aerospace or mechanical system
• Has an understanding of the company standing, objectives, and goals
• Understand all processes interfacing with their organization
• Knowledge of production and repair process in the aeronautic environment
• Knowledge of Geometric, Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and engineering drawing standards
• Proficient with modeling and simulation software for analyzing mechanical behavior
• Ability to perform / answer audits.

Leadership Skills / Management Skills / Personal Skills:

• Judgement and problem solving
• Communication, both verbally and written and through active listening and reading comprehension.
• Adaptable and flexible
• Ability to summarize complex information
• A deep understanding of root cause corrective action
• Knowledge of change control management
• Analytical thinking
• Planning, organization and prioritizing

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Potential travel between Grand Prairie, Texas and other locations up to 25%.

Company Information

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 Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.