Job Description

AVOX supports commercial, military and general aviation life support equipment. Design engineer will support gaseous, mask and chemical oxygen equipment.

The primary purpose of this position, as a Sr. Designer is to support product development and product improvement efforts. This includes the creation or modifications of designs and documentation used to adequately describe product requirements and justification of changes.

C. Duties & Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.
• Review and investigate the full spectrum of material made available and discuss with project engineer and technicians.
• Establish limiting parameters which will shape the approach to solving configuration requirement.
• Create through layouts and detail drawings all the necessary configurations to build the subject model, providing the most economical manufacturing processes.
• Interpret and guide model shop in producing accurate, feasible parts to be assembled into a functioning sellable product.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models utilizing established industry standards and best practices.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings utilizing established industry standards – ASME/ANSI, ensuring that design intent is captured.
• Perform tolerance stack – up analysis in accordance with manufacturing capabilities ensuring fit and functionality of assemblies.
• Apply part tolerances in accordance with manufacturing capabilities and industry/ best practices.
• Coordinate the release of drawing packages in support of product design projects.
• Assure Part Number and Parts list accuracy.
• Perform weight and center of gravity calculations.
• Able to work independently with limited instruction and also be a collaborative team member to development and problem-solving design activity

Listed above are the ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of this job classification. Employees in this job classification may be required to perform various other duties including but not limited to training, administration, and housekeeping. In addition, employees in this job classification are responsible for the quality, quantity and timeliness of the product or service they provide. They will carry out those duties, in a safe and cooperative manner, per established policies, practices and procedures. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Complementary Description

Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US (AVOX Systems Inc) is a U.S. based Safran Company located in Lancaster, NY that designs, manufactures and services oxygen life support respiratory systems, related personal protective equipment, and aircraft accessories for the aviation and government markets. Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US functions as a part of Safran, with international locations. We provide innovative oxygen solutions to the aircraft industry.
For 90 years, Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US (formerly Scott Aviation) has been a supplier of respiratory systems and components for aviation use. We have a reputation for commitment to quality and service and have always strived to support and delight our customers.

Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US is an equal opportunity employer. Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or hereditary cellular or blood trait, sexual orientation, marital status, or status as a disabled or Vietnam area veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

*Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

*All applicants must be a US citizen or US Permanent Resident (i.e., Green Card Holder)

*Relocation is not provided for this position.

*Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

Education:

Required Associate Degree or higher in engineering technology or min 8 years of applicable experience
Preferred BS in Engineering Technology

Experience:

Required 8-10 years of applicable experience
Preferred 10-15 years of applicable experience

Special Skills

Required Descriptive geometry, plane geometry, solid geometry, trigonometry, analytic geometry, calculus, statics, manufacturing processes, engineering materials, strength of materials, military standards, CAD, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

Specificity of the job

None