Job Description

Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion.

There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

This osition will support various Engineering projects. In the spirit of teamwork, and in support of the matrix organization, the work may involve slides, slide/rafts, liferafts, and life vests.

The successful candidate will be expected to take direction from Project Managers, and/or the VP of Engineering, take initiative where appropriate and have the ability to effectively communicate with the individuals working in support of Engineering efforts. The position requires strong problem solving skills with the ability to work independently as well as in a team setting, at a fast pace and on multiple projects.

Additional desirable skills include the ability and willingness to take a physical, hands-on approach to engineering efforts. The ideal candidate will be proactive with demonstrated forward thinking capabilities, positive attitude and be self-motivated.

Job Requirements

• Provide Engineering functions for the entire product development cycle (design, development, qualification, and certification.
• Write and review test plans and reports.
• Collect and maintain test data and perform analyses as needed.
• Participate in and provide direction to technicians for testing
• Apply root-cause analysis to solve problems as needed.
• Limited, occasional travel to suppliers, customers, test laboratories, and other Safran facilities.
• Use of computer aided design (CAD) software to design and analyze parts and assemblies.
• Integrate all technical, cost, value, reliability and manufacturability requirements.
• Design responsibility for preparation of engineering drawings.
• Approves release of drawings to Production.
• Engineering support as necessary of in-house production effort and products in the field.
• Adheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture,
• Regular, predictable attendance is required;
• Other duties may be assigned.

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

• BSME or other comparable engineering discipline
• Experience with CAD tools such as CATIA.

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 Aerosystems is one of the world leaders in aviation systems dedicated to aircraft and helicopter safety, as well as fluid and fuel management. The company is a key player in the field of flight safety (oxygen, evacuation, floatation) and participates in the decarbonization of aviation through enabling sustainable alternative fuels and new engine architectures. It has 5,200 employees in 7 countries.