Lead Engineer - Mechanical Design M/F

Job description

Overview

In this role, the Lead Engineer (Mechanical Design) will actively participate in conceptual and detailed design of NPI (New Product Introduction), redesign and technology programs of Safran Electronics & Defense business unit and will support various Actuation Systems product lines including Power Door Opening System (PDOS), Thrust Reverser Actuation Systems (TRAS) and Highlift Flap and Slat Actuation systems.

Position

Lead Engineer (P2) - Mechanical Design Primary Responsibilities:

• Understand system requirements, design intent, and comply with applicable design practices, aerospace standards, customer requirements and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute and implement the design and development of engineering solutions taking account of critical constraints for cost, safety, and sustainability.
• Perform trade study involving conflicting demands from engineering functions (stress, reliability, Performance).
• Carry out conceptual design and detailed design (modelling and drafting) for NPI, Technology programs and value engineering
• Apply GD&T and perform tolerance stack-up analysis for components/Sub-systems.
• Provide inputs to improve Processes, tools, methods, and products
• Design for manufacturability and assembly (DFM and DFA) and optimize the design for cost reduction, weight reduction, mistake proofing, material selection.
• Perform design failure mode and effects analyses
• Support manufacturing concessions and engineering change requests
• Self-motivated and keen to get involved in new technologies and projects and learn new skills to map out future career path.
• Actively participate in a team environment and work with customers, suppliers, and cross functional teams for product development
• Develop optimized product design by challenging existing design and ideas and by offering innovative ideas.
• Ensure design works are done in time and with the required details and quality Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• Sound knowledge in mechanical engineering fundamentals
• 3 to 7 years of industry experience in mechanical design activities (conceptual design, detail design, preparing engineering drawings) for new product development / redesign of components and assemblies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in hydraulic and electro-mechanical product design.
• Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes and heat treatment processes
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience using CATIA V5/ Siemens NX and PLM tools for mechanical design
• Knowledge of aerospace product compliance, qualification, and certification.