Lead Mechanical Engineer

Lead Mechanical Engineer

** Job details*
* ** General information*
* ** Entity*
* 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.

Holding leading positions worldwide, Safran Aero Boosters designs, develops and manufactures modules, equipment and test benches for aerospace and space propulsion systems. Based in Belgium, Safran Aero Boosters operates two subsidiaries in the United States and brings together the expertise of 2,000 talented employees.

** Reference number*
* ** Job details*
* ** Domain*
* Research, design and development

** Job field / Job profile*
* Mechanics - Mechanical part or subassembly design

** Job title*
* Lead Mechanical Engineer

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* Employment type

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* Permanent

** Professional category*
* Professional, Engineer & Manager

** Part time / Full time*
* Full-time

** Job description*
* Summary:

Working under close supervision of the Lead Mechanical Engineer, the Mechanical Engineer 4 is responsible for creating layouts and designs of mechanical parts and systems of high complexity to execute the mechanical design of jet engine test facilities and systems. They will work on large projects, perform duties with close supervision, and ensure that projects are completed on schedule and to Safran Test Cells' Quality standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Create layout and design of mechanical parts and systems of simple complexity to execute the mechanical design of jet engine test facilities and systems that are designed to withstand specified loading conditions, including material selection and specification, sheet metal, weldments, and machining and strength characteristics.

- Responsible for populating lessons learned ledger to support continuous improvement efforts.

- Perform simple calculations, in activities related to product, form, fit, structural requirements and function supporting project requirements.

- Ensure product designs are produced in accordance with company design and quality standards and practices as well as customer specifications.

- Design custom systems designed to withstand specified loading conditions, including material selection and specification, sheet metal, weldments, and machining and strength characteristics.

- Provide ongoing feedback to management on deliverables completing assigned tasks with supervision and guidance.

- Acquire ongoing knowledge necessary to perform job assignments and to improve technology, products and processes.

- Actively participate in a continuous improvement culture providing recommendations and implementing enhancements to current methods and procedures.

- Other duties as assigned.

** Candidate skills & requirements*
* Education/

Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.

- 6+ years Mechanical Engineering experience required.

- Design experience in both US and SI units and materials specifications preferred.

- Regulatory experience with CE preferred.

Qualifications:

- Basic knowledge of CAD, 3D Solid Modeling, AutoCAD, FEA, FMEA, Risk analysis and mechanical drafting standards.

- Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Design and Drafting Standards, Engineering Drawing Practices, and Structural Welding Code.

- Able and willing to travel up to 10% of the time both domestically and internationally, as required.

- Must demonstrate exceptional communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively and asking questions where clarification is needed.

- Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; actively seeks opportunities to improve quality and monitors own work to ensure quality is met.

- Self-motivated, organized, able to multi-task, prioritize and excel in a fast-paced environment.

- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the firm.

- Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office programs to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

** Annual salary*
* $120,000-$130,000

** Job location*
* ** Job location*
* North America, United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis

** City (-ies)*
* 651 Campus Drive, Suite 100, New Brighton, MN 55112

** Applicant criteria*
* ** Minimum education level achieved*
* Bachelor's Degree

** Minimum experience level required*
* More than 5 years

** ITAR Controlled Position:
Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency*
* Yes