Product Line Engineer 2

Profils; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Seats USA in Texas seeks a Product Line Engineer 2 to own geometric integrity and technical maturity of seats throughout their lifecycle. You will collaborate with engineering, tooling and manufacturing to ensure quality, manufacturability and reliability in line with architecture procedures.

The role requires strong CAD skills (CATIA V5 or Pro/Engineer), tolerance analysis, DFMEA participation, and interface documentation; up to 5-10% travel is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in mechanical/aerospace related disciplines.
• Experience in design or product development with relevant tooling.

Responsibilities

• Ensure geometric integrity and technical maturity across product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineering, tooling and manufacturing departments.
• Create and maintain CAD models and interfaces, including ICDs.
• Support DFMEA and tolerance analysis.

Skills

Team collaboration

English communication

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Pro/Engineer

Job description

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Full-time

Job description

As a member of the Safran Seats business, you play a major role in teamwork that provides over one million seats to major airlines worldwide. Our commitment to superior quality, comfort and innovation ensure that you can take pride in doing meaningful work that supports the needs of passengers and crews alike.

1. Occupational Summary (Position Objective & Authorities)

The Product Line Engineer 2 is responsible for ensuring the geometric integrity and overall technical maturity of products throughout their lifecycle development on moderate complexity scope of work. This role involves close collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure and improve product quality, functionality, manufacturability and reliability. Works under general supervision.

2. Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

• Identify cosmetic and functional requirements.
• Participate in and analyze initial product volumes in the early phase.
• Ensure proper documentation of dimension chains by different disciplines.
• In line with the product line architecture, participate in the establishment of the PBS (Product Breakdown Structure).
• Create and maintain the Digital Geometric Reference Model (MRG - DMU Digital Mockup).
• Create the allocated volumes to be integrated into the digital model corresponding to the functional requirements defined in the specifications.
• Create and update the digital model in line with product maturity:
  • Space allocation (MAE)
  • ICD (Interface Control Document), in particular the interfaces, dimensions, weight, center of gravity, etc.
• Prepare 3D and 2D digital and physical model reviews in line with the architecture procedure and or engineering procedure.
• Check, at each milestone, the expected compliance of product deliverables (seats, shells, furniture, etc.) or sub-assemblies with the maturity requirements defined by the Architecture provided as input data.
• Ensure the integration, consistency and availability of CAD models of complete products (seats, shells, furniture, etc.) or sub-assemblies at the state of progress required for each Prompt and/or MER (1,2,3, etc).
• Produce simple tolerance stack-up corresponding to the assembly of the sub-assemblies, to guarantee the clearances and the functions.
• Provide the justification elements required at product level (functional analysis, calculations, technical justifications, etc.).
• Participate in product DFMEA, provide the required technical data, and participate on the risk mitigation identified by the DFMEA.
• Ensure that the required ergonomic constraints are respected.
• Support the use of the geometric reference for each product.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

Safran Seats USA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

3. Qualification Requirements

• Education & Qualification:
  • Must have a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace, Engineering Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Design Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical and Energy Engineering or a related engineering degree (minimum of 12 years equivalent related engineering experience will be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree).
  • OR – Must have a master's degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Design Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical and Energy Engineering or a related engineering degree.
• Work Experience - Technical knowledge:
  • Plus, an additional 2 years of related design or product development experience required with bachelor's degree.
  • OR – plus 1 year of related design experience required with master's degree.
• Professional Skills:
  • Must have excellent drafting skills in CATIA V5 (or higher) and/or Pro/Engineer.
  • Must be able to provide moderately complex lay-outs and program design studies.
  • Must have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment.
  • Ability to read and review written communication.
  • Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.
• Behavioral Skills:
  • Must be able to interact successfully with engineering, tooling, and manufacturing departments.
  • Must be able to function as part of a Product Development Team.
• Desirable Aspects:
  • APQP, D&PFMEA, Control Plan, Problem Solving (8D, 5W2H)
  • CATIA V.5, Configuration Management.

4. Travel

International and/or Domestic travel required; Up to 5-10% of time. Based on market data.

Job location

North America, United States, Texas

City (-ies)

Gainesville, Irving

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

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

Yes

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.

With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.