Design Engineer 1

Job description

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aircraft propulsion and equipment, space and defense markets. Safran has a global presence, with more than 58,000 employees and sales of 16.5 billion euros in 2017. Working alone or in partnership, Safran holds world or European leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange, and is part of the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 indices.

In February 2018, Safran took control of Zodiac Aerospace, significantly expanding its aircraft equipment activities. Together with Zodiac Aerospace, Safran has more than 91,000 employees and would have around EUR 21 billion in adjusted revenue (pro forma 2016).

Safran is ranked among the Top 100 Global Innovators by Thomson Reuters and is featured on the 'Happy at work' rankings. The Group places fourth on the Universum ranking for the favorite companies of newly-qualified engineers in France.

Safran Cabin is the world’s leading supplier of cabin interiors for regional, narrow and wide-body, business and military aircraft.
The company's product range includes integrated cabin interiors, overhead bins, galleys, lavatories, crew rests and cargo containers.

Design Engineer 1

Create designs of aircraft interior products ranging from but not limited to: bins, galleys, lavatories, or ceiling panels used in commercial and private aircraft using a computer-aided drafting system and support existing designs of products which are manufactured on site. While creating new designs, considerations of certification, composites/general material selection due to weight restrictions in aircraft, and ease of manufacturing is necessary. Product designs range from basic interiors products used in regional aircraft and commercial airlines, to first class and high-end private jets products.

Job Summary

· Produce innovative, intelligent designs for production in a timely manner with respect to the project schedule, while optimizing ease of manufacturing, cost, weight, and function.
· Design to mandatory regulatory requirements, customer and company specifications.
· Apply Zodiac Cabin & Structures' engineering standards as established in CDE1000, with emphasis on Sections 2, 3, 4, 7 and 10.
· Produce accurate 3D models, preliminary layouts, production details and assembly drawings while meeting drawing release dates.
· Prepare drawings and other engineering data required for the manufacturing of the product and data submittal to the customer.
· Produce ECNs (Engineering Change Notice) as required to support manufacturing, customers, quality, and certification.
· Release 3D models and drawings, maintaining data integrity according to CDE1002 and CDE1004.
· Act as a shop liaison during initial production of new product designs to prevent and/or solve any engineering issue that may arise.
· Identify problems and develop solutions.
· Collaborate with Supply Chain to examine supplier lead times, costs and availability for parts and tooling necessary to manufacture the product being designed.

Qualifications:

Education: BS in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.

Experience: 0 - 2 years of Design Engineer experience

Computer Skills: MS Office Suite, MS Windows, AutoCAD a plus, Catia V5 a plus

Experience of working in the Aerospace industry is preferred

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