Senior Mechanical Engineer

Safran Group • New Brighton, MN

41d

About The Position

Working under close supervision of the Senior Mechanical Engineers. The Mechanical Engineer 3 is responsible for creating layouts and designs of mechanical parts and systems, of high complexity to execute the mechanical design of jet engine test facilities and systems. They will work on large project parts, perform duties with close supervision and ensure that projects are completed on schedule and to Safran Test Cells' Quality standards. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Create layout and design of mechanical parts and systems of simple complexity to execute the mechanical design of jet engine test facilities and systems that are designed to withstand specified loading conditions, including material selection and specification, sheet metal, weldments, and machining and strength characteristics. - Responsible for populating lessons learned ledger to support continuous improvement efforts. - Perform simple calculations, in activities related to product, form, fit, structural requirements and function supporting project requirements. - Ensure product designs are produced in accordance with company design and quality standards and practices as well as customer specifications. - Design custom systems designed to withstand specified loading conditions, including material selection and specification, sheet metal, weldments, and machining and strength characteristics. - Provide ongoing feedback to management on deliverables completing assigned tasks with supervision and guidance. - Acquire ongoing knowledge necessary to perform job assignments and to improve technology, products and processes. - Actively participate in a continuous improvement culture providing recommendations and implementing enhancements to current methods and procedures. - Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• 4+ years Mechanical Engineering experience required.
• Basic knowledge of CAD, 3D Solid Modeling, AutoCAD, FEA, FMEA, Risk analysis and mechanical drafting standards.
• Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Design and Drafting Standards, Engineering Drawing Practices, and Structural Welding Code.
• Able and willing to travel up to 10% of the time both domestically and internationally, as required.
• Must demonstrate exceptional communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively and asking questions where clarification is needed.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; actively seeks opportunities to improve quality and monitors own work to ensure quality is met.
• Self-motivated, organized, able to multi-task, prioritize and excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the firm.
• Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office programs to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Design experience in both US and SI units and materials specifications preferred.
• Regulatory experience with CE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create layout and design of mechanical parts and systems of simple complexity to execute the mechanical design of jet engine test facilities and systems that are designed to withstand specified loading conditions, including material selection and specification, sheet metal, weldments, and machining and strength characteristics.
• Responsible for populating lessons learned ledger to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Perform simple calculations, in activities related to product, form, fit, structural requirements and function supporting project requirements.
• Ensure product designs are produced in accordance with company design and quality standards and practices as well as customer specifications.
• Design custom systems designed to withstand specified loading conditions, including material selection and specification, sheet metal, weldments, and machining and strength characteristics.
• Provide ongoing feedback to management on deliverables completing assigned tasks with supervision and guidance.
• Acquire ongoing knowledge necessary to perform job assignments and to improve technology, products and processes.
• Actively participate in a continuous improvement culture providing recommendations and implementing enhancements to current methods and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees