Senior Design Engineer, Aerospace Seats

Safran Group; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Paid holidays

Recognition programs

Comprehensive benefits

401K with employer match

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Global career paths

Job summary

Safran Seats in Gainesville, Texas, seeks a Design Engineer 3 to contribute to aerospace seating programs. Translate customer needs into robust concepts, define layouts and design standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across global sites.

The role requires strong mechanical design background, CATIA V5 or Pro/Engineer, and knowledge of materials and production processes. English communication and safety commitment are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s in mechanical/aerospace/design engineering with related experience.
• Excellent drafting skills in CATIA V5 or Pro/Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft seat products, materials, and production processes.
• Ability to read and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Confer with customers and vendors on design requirements for seat programs.
• Review design specifications and incorporate into product.
• Prepare layouts of overall design tasks including structural and articulation systems.
• Define design standards to maintain commonality with existing product line.
• Define and set goals to complete tasks expeditiously.
• Prepare advanced BOMs and long-lead item lists.
• Review design packages for conformance to latest specs and regulations.
• Prepare drawings for release.

Skills

CATIA V5 drafting

Aircraft seat products

Materials & production

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CATIA V5

Pro/Engineer

Job description

Safran Seats in Gainesville, Texas, seeks a Design Engineer 3 to contribute to aerospace seating programs. Translate customer needs into robust concepts, define layouts and design standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across global sites.

The role requires strong mechanical design background, CATIA V5 or Pro/Engineer, and knowledge of materials and production processes. English communication and safety commitment are essential.