Associate Project Engineer

Job description

Associate Project Engineer

Job details

General information

Entity

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 Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.

Reference number

2026-171921

Job details

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Mechanics - Mechanical part or subassembly design

Job title

Associate Project Engineer

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Northwest Aerospace Technologies (“NAT”), a Safran Company, is the only EASA DOA Certified aircraft interior reconfiguration group in the United States. Focusing on commercial and military aircrafts, NAT provides first class services in design, engineering, quality, certification, and manufacturing for a variety of Blue Chip customers.

The Associate Project Engineer supports Project Engineers or Senior Project Engineers on large scale aircraft modification projects and develops the skills to lead large scale projects independently. The Associate Project Engineer also leads smaller projects with the guidance of Engineering Management and/or Project Engineering. The Associate Project Engineer is the technical leader of a specific product or project and is responsible for ensuring the Engineering package conforms to customer requirements, company format, quality system procedures and regulatory requirements. The Associate Project Engineer develops Engineering deliverables in support of a project.

The Associate Project Engineer has the following scope of work:

• Performs research, data acquisition, and Engineering deliverables (drawings and

documents).

• Ensures that design content conforms to company quality standards, customer statement of work and applicable certification requirements

• Perform statement of work development to fulfill customer requirements. Develop engineering actions, deliverables (drawings & documents), parts definition and resource requirements as required to fulfill the customer requirements.

• Assists with the development of the Engineering package content and ensuring that the budgetary and schedule performance is achieved.

• Assists with technical communication and coordination with the airline customer and their suppliers and provides support for the technical discussion at customer meetings.

• Create and review engineering drawings, and approve drawings, engineering orders, substantiation documents and aircraft manuals. Develop approval authority for drawings and documents as supervised.

• Assign and monitor aspects of engineering work packages.

• Resolve technical issues.

• Managing aspects of projects for the successful completion within the schedule and budget.

• Contribute to the preparation of NAT proposals, including the development of the

statement of work, non-recurring engineering estimates, and the parts kit list.

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

General Notes:

 All employees have an affirmative duty to protect and maintain the confidentiality of NAT products.

 As business conditions change it is necessary that all employees productively react and handle other essential tasks as assigned now or in the future.

 Tasks may vary slightly based on products produced at division.

Safran is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Candidate skills & requirements

Knowledge/Experience:

The Associate Project Engineer should possess the following:

 Four year technical degree and at least three (3) years relevant industry experience

o In lieu of a four year technical degree a combination of other relevant formal

technical training and at least three (3) years relevant industry experience is

required

 Three (3) or more years of aerospace engineering experience.

 Experienced in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft

PowerPoint, and AutoCAD.

Skills/Abilities:

 Task Management

 Troubleshooting/problem solving

 Ability to work independently or within a team

 Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal

 Understanding of customer's expectations

 Ability to prioritize, multi-task effectively, and work under pressure

 Superior attention to detail

Working Conditions:

 Does require fluent communication in English.

 Protracted or irregular hours may be required.

 Must be comfortable working to meet firm deadlines, thus completing work on time.

Physical Requirements:

 Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.

• Your Career: Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you.

• Your Development: Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications.

• Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, Safran Perks with BenefitHub – Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products/services and more!

Annual salary

$84,730 - $133,140 Annually

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Washington, Everett

City (-ies)

415 Riverside Rd. WA 98201 Everett

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

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

No