Assembly Mechanic at Safran Everett, WA

The Assembly Mechanic III is responsible for producing prototypes and the organization's most complex components. They serve as the subject matter expert and primary personnel to establish manufacturing processes post First Article or prototype. They train other assembly mechanics, oversee bonding and fabrication of complex furniture, provide input into operational or sourcing business decisions, drive continuous improvement activities within the work center, identify new equipment to improve operational efficiency, and support development of work center operating standards in alignment with company and regulatory requirements.

• Ability to delegate tasks and problem solve in absence of shop lead
• Partner with engineering, ME, and planning to develop and execute part prototype design
• Build and bond test articles, complex furniture and interior major assemblies
• Lead completion of post FAI customer pickups
• Serve as subject matter expert in multiple Boeing and Airbus process specifications
• Serve as subject matter expert in all processes within potting and bonding work center (fill and fair, install insert and edge pot)
• Serve as subject matter expert in furniture bonding and assembly
• Fabricate jigs and fixtures for accurate and repeatable execution of critical fit requirements for components
• Pre‑fit and bond, vacuum bond interior components of varying combinations of material type
• Form and bond aluminum trim extrusions and sheets, honeycomb panel and other materials for sub‑assemblies, parts or structures
• Serve as subject matter expert in interior component assembly and custom fabrication of parts, applying complex décor per finish requirements
• Perform complex repairs on components as required by the customer
• Master all shop equipment: drill motors, pneumatic tools, band saws, drill presses, various tool grinders, rivet gun, bucking bar, C‑squeeze, ratchet wrench, nut runner
• Serve as subject matter expert in use of chemical solvents, sealants, coatings, primers, adhesives, paints, liquid nitrogen and special finishes
• Establish work center standard operating procedures
• Support make/buy decisions in partnership with operations manager and planning
• Lead continuous improvement activities
• Consume electrical and structural part drawings
• Train and mentor other entry‑ to mid‑level assembly mechanic shop personnel
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or GED
• 5+ years of experience interpreting and executing assembly and component test requirements
• 5+ years of experience consuming electrical and structural aerospace equivalent part drawings
• High level of mechanical and electrical aptitude and knowledge of aerospace or a comparable industry

At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We seek service‑oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment. Desired attributes include team orientation, process focus, open & honest communication, quality mindedness, perseverance, recognition of success, execution with urgency, solution creation, and customer focus in everything we do.