Job details

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Fluid Mechanics - Thermal and aerothermal engineering

Job title

Mechanical Engineer 3

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Job Summary:
The primary responsibility is to work closely with other members of the engineering staff to define the equipment architecture, detail drawings, bearing selection and definition of materials. Will be responsible for conducting equipment failure analysis as well as conducting static, fatigue and dynamics analyses of mechanical components and mechanisms using both classical methods and FEA software. Will assist Quality department and support OEM Production as needed. Will be in charge of writing Qualification Test Plans (QTP), Qualification Test Reports (QTR), Qualification Justification Notes (QJN) and manage qualification tests.
May also be responsible to manage some development projects, in particular projects to reuse/modify an existing fan.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• All aspects of the product mechanical design.
• Work closely with French and US engineering team from concept to production.
• Able to interpret equipment requirements to translate to design of mechanical components.
• Able to conduct equipment failure analysis for equipment. This include mechanical and electrical components.
• Perform component and mechanism analytical calculations such as but not limited to rotor dynamics, thermal analysis, bearing selection.
• Perform analysis of FEA reports
• Assist team members in the design of the equipment including material selection, equipment architecture and design for manufacturing.
• Conduct tolerance studies.
• Create detail and assembly drawings.
• Create product Bill of material
• Work closely with Quality, Supply Chain and Production departments to support the development of new programs as well as to support serial production.
• Integrate electrical components/subassemblies in the equipment
• Provide test and evaluation support including input to Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP).
• Write QTP, QTR, QJN and various other technical documents.
• Manage qualification tests at external laboratories
• Mentoring colleagues
• Elaborate and manage schedule
• Manage project reviews internally and with customers

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Safran Ventilation Systems USA offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pharmacy benefits
• Safran Retirement plans with employer match
• Basic Life Insurance with voluntary additional Life Insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Flexible work schedule/remote work option for eligible positions
• Paid Vacation and Sick leave
• Twelve (12) Paid Holidays per year
• Referral bonus
• Wellness Program

Eligibility Requirements:
Candidates for positions with Safran Ventilation Systems USA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire.

Candidate skills & requirements

This position requires use of information or access to restricted technology/hardware that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.
ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Asylee, or Refugee. Or be able to obtain an export control license.

Education: BS or MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Experience:
• 3-4 years engineering experience in the aircraft or related industry.
• Drafting experience

Skills and Requirements:
• Highly organized, self-starting, team oriented
• Clear and effective written and oral communication with co-workers, management, manufacturers and customers.
• Knowledge of CAD tools; 3D Solid Modeling using Pro-E (CREO) preferred.
• Familiarity with FEA software and calculation methods.
• Basic understanding of aerodynamic principles.
• Familiarity of asynchronous and synchronous motors.
• Familiarity with circuit boards, processors, chips and electronic equipment.
• Understating of bearings architecture, failure modes and applications in electromechanical equipment.
• Strong analytical skills of applicable discipline, FMEA, Risk analysis.
• Working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Design and Drafting Standards, ASME Y14.100 Engineering Drawing Practices.
• Knowledge of aerospace test standards such as RTCA DO-160 and MIL-DTL-810.
• Familiarity with product validation (Vibration, Shock and Environmental).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint.
• Engineering project management desired.
• Designing in both US and SI units and materials.

Other Skills:
• Familiar with aerospace procedures, tools and hardware, MIL specs.
• Familiar with test setups and related data acquisition devices and equipment
• Good mechanical aptitude assumed
• Self-starter with initiative, being effective with the ability to work independently or within a cross functional
team toward achieving results
• Knowledge of stress analysis, mechanical motion modeling, and weight and balance analysis.
• Familiar of various commercial aircraft (i.e., MIL-STD-810 / RTCA-DO-160 / Boeing D6 and Airbus ABD)
requirements
• Familiar with industry design practices, fasteners, materials, component parts, and ability to search and
specify new supplied parts.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods, design-for-manufacturing, manufacturing cost concepts, and
materials. Experience designing for minimum parts count.
• Experience designing for thermal considerations, strength, rigidity, and vibration requirements, designing for
weight reduction.

Computer Skills:
• Basic knowledge Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge and skill in use of windchill PLM software
• Knowledge about industry standard 3D Solid Modeling using Pro-E (CREO)
• Knowledge in the use of NC machines. Knowledge of CAD & CAM.

Annual salary

US $110,958 - $166,436

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Washington, Everett

City (-ies)

Everett

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

Yes