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# Design Engineer 3

- **Company:** Safran Usa, Inc.
- **Location:** Gainesville, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Creo Elements/Pro (Computer-Aided Design Software), CATIA V5
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/CAE211C42F6F4391813973831664A30B/job/

## About the Role

At Safran Seats, we value service-oriented team players who demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to adapt to our dynamic, innovative environment.

 * Must have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Design Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical and Energy Engineering or a related engineering degree (minimum of 12 years equivalent related engineering experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree) OR

 * Must have a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Design Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical and Energy Engineering or a related engineering degree.

 * plus an additional 5 years of related design experience required with Bachelors degree.

 * plus an additional 4 years of related design experience required with Masters degree.

 * Applicable experience may be acquired prior to, during, or following completion of degree.

 * Must have excellent drafting skills in CATIA V5 (or higher) and/or Pro/Engineer.

 * Requires advanced knowledge of aircraft seat products.

 * Must have good knowledge of materials and production processes, and mechanical knowledge of parts and stress conditions.

 * Requirement have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment.

 * Ability to read and review written communication.

 * Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.

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

 * Innovative & Curious

 * Collaborative & Inclusive

 * Committed to Safety

 * Trustworthy

 * Results Focused

 * Driven to Excellence

 * Powered by Teamwork

## Description

HERE, WE CRAFT EXCELLENCE TOGETHER. At Safran, we believe in sustainable career journeys, collaboration as a cornerstone of innovation, and the freedom to explore diverse career paths. As a Design Engineer 3, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of aerospace.

This position contributes to our vision by:

 * Confers with customers and vendors on conceptual configuration and initial design requirements for various new and on-going seat programs.

 * Reviews design specifications and incorporates into assigned product.

 * Prepares lay-outs of overall design task including structural and articulation systems.

 * Defines design standards to maintain commonality with existing product line.

 * Defines and sets goals as to complete tasks as expeditiously as possible.

 * Prepares advanced bill of materials and long-lead item list.

 * Review design package to assure conformance to latest specifications and regulations.

 * Prepares drawings for release.


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