Design Engineer II

Work assignments are varied and of moderate scope and complexity. Exercise moderate levels of independent judgment along with general guidance to complete an established objective within budget and scheduling constraints. Work primarily with the development or improvement of products, designs, and processes. This will include conceptualization, basic research, planning, design, testing, analysis, prototyping, validation, and implementation. Draw solutions from both formal training and experience. Knowledgeable of common industry concepts, practices, processes, requirements, and procedures. Plan and perform engineering duties for part of a major project or for projects of moderate complexity. May provide work direction to technicians and less experienced engineers. Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform many functions of the job. Provide technical expertise on production processes, issue resolution, and product support.

Join our team and become part of the group that’s making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we’ll proudly step back and say, “We did that”.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

*Own small-scale projects and take them from concept to implementation. Obtain buy-in from more senior engineers.

*Leveraging experience in one or more technical disciplines, resolve most engineering issues without assistance.

*May conduct analysis on a specific item or in support of a larger project.

*Develop testing protocol with input from others and then execute it.

*Leveraging experience in one or more technical disciplines, develop quality expectations and ensure QA protocols are in place for adherence to standards.

*Establish production procedures, work instructions, QA matrices, and bills of materials for a single product or a specific production activity.

*Provide problem resolution using root cause corrective action methodologies.

*Perform modification and refinement of existing product lines.

*Meet all company work schedule and attendance expectations and perform within the physical and environmental demands of the job.

*Create new documents such as reports and test plans.

*With oversight and direction, for new purchased parts, work with vendors to establish quality expectations, obtain costing, validate performance, and may do some cost analysis.

*Contribute on larger-scale engineering projects.

Continued in additional Description

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Continued

• Operate in a support role to develop new products generated in R&D and bring to the market.

• Provide training to Customer Service on products.

• Contribute to reduction of production costs through design refinement, establishing best practices, and implementation of better production methods.

• Operate in a support role to perform costing analysis and return on investment.

• Specify and purchase small equipment, such as hand tools.

• Adheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture,

• Regular, predictable attendance is required.

• Other duties may be assigned.

Candidate skills & requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note for level:

• Basic: Incumbent is able to use their knowledge/skill with support by more experienced individuals.

• Advanced: Incumbent is able to independently use their knowledge/skill.

• Expert: Incumbent is able to train others on their knowledge/skill.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Working experience in Engineering.

• Experience in multiple technical disciplines such as polymers, composites, fabrication methods, coatings, castings, or machining.

• Developing project management, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Effective written and oral communication skills with people at all levels of the organization.

• Effective computer skills, including MS Office and MS Project

• Developing skills to effectively lead a team.

• Able to handle most work-related issues, but exercise good judgment on when to request support.

Knowledge/Skills

• Proficient in Catia

• Comfortable using hand tools.

• Knowledge of the evacuation equipment industry and SEV products.

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.

Join Safran Aerosystems: an international leader in aviation safety, fluid management and fuel systems. Our strength? Innovating to enhance flight safety (oxygen systems, evacuation systems, flotation systems) and driving the transition toward decarbonized aviation through sustainable fuels. 6,200 employees, operations in 7 countries, and one shared objective: a safer sky., Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success.

For us, working here is more than just a job; it’s a passion.

There’s the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.