Product Engineer

Job description

Oxygen Systems US supports commercial, military and general aviation life support equipment. The Product Engineer will provide technical product support of existing products. This support includes field services, customer, supplier and internal technical requests and assisting manufacturing sustaining product production. Be an active, supportive member of the business unit team to assure overall product integrity and customer responsiveness.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Creates and revises designs (Interface, Detail, Assembly), with Designer; computes angles, weights, surface areas, dimensions, radii, clearances, tolerances, and locations of features
• Makes decision on drawings, checking dimension of parts, materials to be used, relation and interaction of one part to another, and relation of various parts of whole system or project.
• Utilizes knowledge of various machines, engineering practices, mathematics, materials, plating, and other physical sciences to complete system design.
• Execute the design, analysis, templates or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, and procedures
• Utilize prior mechanical design experience and apply on-the-job training to meet product deliverables within schedule & budget constraints and to solve tasks through technical skills and analytic thinking.
• Communicate with Manufacturing, Quality and Project Engineers, on changes, concerns and collaboration needs for the product
• Generate development, qualification plans (verification and validation) and compliance methods based on customer and regulatory specifications as needed to address design changes in released product
• Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers
• Share engineering information and promote open dialogue
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated and the communication of results for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures. Listed above are the ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of this job classification.

Employees in this job classification may be required to perform various other duties including but not limited to training, administration, and housekeeping. In addition, employees in this job classification are responsible for the quality, quantity and timeliness of the product or service they provide. They will carry out those duties, in a safe and cooperative manner, per established policies, practices and procedures.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US (AVOX Systems Inc) is a U.S. based Safran Company located in Lancaster, NY that designs, manufactures and services oxygen life support respiratory systems, related personal protective equipment, and aircraft accessories for the aviation and government markets.

Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US functions as a part of Safran, with international locations. We provide innovative oxygen solutions to the aircraft industry.

Benefits include: Profit Sharing Plan, 401K Plan, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation, 12 Holidays, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Training opportunities – 28 hours annually. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. *Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Required – 2-3 years related experience Preferred –

• Experience in gaseous products (chemical or mechanical) and safety equipment
• 5+ years Engineering experience in Aviation or Aviation related industry Special Knowledge/Skills – Required -
• Understanding of and experience with engineering testing methods
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Experience and proficiency with technical writing; strong communication skills Preferred –
• Able to perform simulation using Solid works or Matlab simulink and validate with performance testing
• Experience with RTCA DO-160 and/or MIL-STD-810G environmental test standards