Mechanical Design Engineer ; H​/F - Northwest Aerospace Technologies, INC.

Overview

Northwest Aerospace Technologies (NAT), a Safran Company, is the only EASA DOA Certified aircraft interior reconfiguration group in the United States. NAT provides design, engineering, quality, certification, and manufacturing services for a range of commercial and military aircrafts, serving Blue-Chip customers. This role is part of the Engineering team and focuses on mechanical design engineering within NAT's aerospace projects.

• Lead the design function: perform complete research, data acquisition, and engineering generation required to produce engineering products (parts lists, drawings, documentation, etc.).
• Ensure design content conforms to NAT quality system procedures, the customer statement of work, and applicable certification requirements.
• Develop engineering packages from concept to production using appropriate tools and collaboration with senior engineers and project engineers.
• Prepare drawings and documents that meet NAT quality standards, customer requirements, and certification authority expectations.
• Support multi-disciplinary work across structures, interiors, and systems; contribute to mechanical and electrical engineering tasks as needed.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and coordinate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

• Four-year engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Software or equivalent) or equivalent experience.
• Five to seven or more years of broad technical experience in an aerospace-related application, or equivalent non-degree experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and AutoCAD; experience with OEM drawings and mechanical systems (e.g., environmental control, vacuum waste, water supply and drain systems).
• Experience designing mechanical system installations and associated documentation.
• Strong drawing management, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team, with excellent written and verbal communication, prioritization, and attention to detail.
• Willingness to mentor others and coordinate with customers and interdepartmental teams.

• Primarily office-based with substantial computer use;
  English fluency required.
• Occasional extended or irregular hours to meet deadlines.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds may be required.
• Safran provides internal mobility, access to training (Safran University), and tuition reimbursement for approved programs.
• Comprehensive benefits including health care, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee discounts where applicable.