Senior Mechanical Engineer I/ II

Safran companies; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Irvine, California. This role involves driving the design and development of systems for military and commercial aircraft. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and over 8 years of relevant experience. The position includes responsibilities across the product lifecycle, ensuring compliance and working collaboratively with various teams to resolve engineering challenges.

Qualifications

• 8 or more years related work experience.
• Experience in mechanical analysis and product design.
• Familiarity with internal processes and project management.

Responsibilities

• Drive design and development for cockpit solutions.
• Conduct product design activities including analysis and compliance checks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Mechanical analysis

Design and development

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Company : Safran Electronics & Defense Job field : Electronics & Automation Location : Irvine, California, United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelor's Degree Required experience : More than 8 years Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Salary range : 100,000 - 190,000

Job Summary
The Mechanical Engineer is a key member of a cross-disciplinary team driving the design, development and
execution of the pilot control, actuation systems and cockpit solutions program for the next generation of military and commercial aircraft. The Mechanical Engineer works on the development of new products, and the improvement and sustainment of existing products. Engineering duties will span the entire product lifecycle, from initial design and requirements capture through manufacture and field support.

Essential Job Functions
Provide input and guidance to designs and development of competitive electromechanical solutions.
Perform product design activities including requirements capture, detailed design and analysis, component selection, troubleshooting, technical reviews, requirements verification and qualification/certification activities.
Participate in new product development process to support design for manufacturability analysis, critical design reviews and manufacturing readiness.
Demonstrate ability to interpret and generate engineering drawings in accordance with ASME Y14.5
Perform basic mechanical analysis related to kinematics, tolerance stack-ups, strength / robustness and environmental impacts.
Identify and analyze potential failure modes and recommend design improvements.
Review customer specifications and statement of work to ensure overall technical compliance of products to requirements and/or note exceptions.
Ensure the timely and efficient completion of projects to achieve the company's strategic and financial goals.
Design new products and modify existing products to support customer, manufacturing, regulatory, industry standard, and market requirements.
Provide technical support, interact and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, quality, testing, program management, suppliers and customers to resolve problems and implement solutions.
Evaluate design changes for impact to product design, cost, and schedule.
Will be an integral member of program Change Control Board's (CCB) to review the preparation of documentation with the end goal of system qualification and product certification.
Demonstrate an understanding of internal processes and methods and tools.
Ensures work complies with company policies and processes.
Support trade studies and proposals.
Other duties may be as assigned.

Complementary Description

Will be a specialist in a specific hardware area (i.e. thermal, vibration, stress, structural), and knowledgeable in two or more product lines.
Serve as lead for highly complex systems. May lead cross-functional team efforts in integration, pre-qualification and qualification for products and sub-systems of moderate to high complexity. Propose various solutions and tools for technical and project issues as well as create solutions that can be applied to the product line in its entirety. Able to provide estimates for standard tasks and be able to discuss technical topics with company executives and customers. May represent the company as an expert at both internal and external program reviews. Demonstrate the ability to execute tasks with minimal oversight.

Apply and tailor internal processes, using knowledge of methods and tools for hardware development and documentation efforts. Create new processes and adjust tools. Has significant knowledge of the company and all product lines, industry practices and standards and
assists in identifying gaps in the organization's technical knowledge.

Job Requirements

Education/Experience
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution required

8 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

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