Mechanical Design Engineer 2

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer 2

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Cabin is the world's No. 1 in aircraft interiors. Safran Cabin provides innovative, smart and sustainable cabin interiors, as well as advanced water and waste management systems.

Here, you will develop your skills and grow within a community of experts who enrich your experience every day.

Here, collaboration connects our teams across the globe.

Did you know? We have probably already flown together!

Would you like to join us? Learn more about Safran Cabin here.

(Hyperlink: https://www.safran-group.com/en/companies/safran-cabin)

Reference number

2026-173268

Job details

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Mechanics - Mechanical part or subassembly design

Job title

Mechanical Design Engineer 2

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.

In the role of Mechanical Design Engineer 2 you'll play a pivotal part on our Engineering team.

The level II Mechanical Design Engineer has the following scope of work:

• The design function. This includes research, data acquisition, engineering generated required to generate engineering product (parts list, drawing, documents, etc.)

• The design content. Ensuring the design content confirms to the company quality system procedures as documented, the customer statement of work, along with the applicable certification requirements

• Career growth. This includes working with Senior Technical Engineers and Project Engineers to grow in engineering experience.

• Expected to have expertise in an applicable discipline of Aircraft Systems Design (e.g., air conditioning, potable water, waste).

• Prepare engineering product using applicable computer tools and programs maintaining high standards of quality, reliability, and safety in product designs

• Ensure that NAT's drawings and documents meet the standards established by the NAT quality system, customer requirements, and the applicable certification authority.

• Grow in experience by accepting tasks in multiple disciplines of the aerospace industry, including interiors and structures design disciplines.

• Minimal guidance required to accomplish tasks.

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

At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment.

Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:

• Team oriented

• Process focused

• Open & honest communication

• Quality minded

• Ability to persevere and honor commitments

• Recognizes success

• Executes with urgency

• Creates solutions

• Customer focused in everything we do

Candidate skills & requirements

Knowledge/Experience

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• The level II should have a four-year engineering degree, preferably in a field that offers the opportunity to gain a well-rounded background (i.e. Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Software Engineering) or industry experience that is equivalent.

• The level II engineer should be comfortable with assisting less experience employees in the engineering group in the production of engineering product

• Experienced in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, and AutoCAD.

Skills/Abilities

• Drawing management

• Troubleshooting/problem solving

• Ability to work independently or within a team

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal

• Understanding of customer's expectation

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

• Superior attention to detail

• Able to mentor less experienced engineering personnel in field of expertise

• Minimal coordination with customers, suppliers, and interdepartmental personnel required.

• 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

$80,170 - $109,960 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