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Mechanical Engineer III (H/F) - SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE AVIONICS USA, LLC

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Safran is an international high-tech group operating in aerospace, space, and defense sectors. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to drive the design and development of pilot control and actuation systems for military and commercial aircraft, overseeing the entire product lifecycle.

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Responsibilities

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

Estimate, track, manage, and report status relating to technical, cost, schedule, and risk performance for scope of work, which may span across multiple projects

Able to create a proposal for a program of small complexity

Review metrics and defect trends, identify systemic root causes, gaps and process improvements

Recommend new approaches, tools, and techniques that drive continued improvement in engineering processes and design standards

Maintain awareness of technology within the system and develop technology strategies for the system

Act as a mentor to more junior engineers

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringSiemens NXElectromechanical SolutionsStatistical AnalysisEngineering DocumentationMaterial SelectionManufacturing ProcessesEngineering Analysis ToolsSafety RequirementsProject Management

Required

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

Mechanical Engineer III: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience

Must be a self-directed individual requiring minimal supervision

Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services

Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, policies, and compliance requirements

Understands the safety and environmental requirements required for aerospace applications

Working knowledge of statistical analysis methods

Proficient with modeling and simulation software for analyzing mechanical behavior

Proficient in using Siemens NX (or similar) for product design and assessment

Ability to select appropriate materials based on performance requirements, considering factors such as strength, durability, corrosion resistance, thermal properties, cost, and environmental impact

Familiarity with various manufacturing processes such as casting, machining, welding, heat treatment, surface treatment, molding, standard assembly operations and additive manufacturing

Knowledge of process optimization and quality control is also important

Proficient understanding of load paths, stability of structure, and aircraft structural behavior

Understand and is proficient with project management, engineering documentation requirements, and engineering analysis tools

Capable of performing analysis with classical equations