Mechanical Engineer I

Mechanical Engineer I

Location:

Twinsburg, OH Onsite: 5 days/week

The Mechanical Engineer I is responsible for the design, development, analysis and technical support of the AC and DC air-cooled and oil-cooled generators within the design-engineering department. This includes all phases of the project including but not limited to proposals, development, testing and production support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Designs the individual parts and assemblies of a rotating machine in order to meet the customer requirements and targeted performances with support from a lead engineer or equivalent.
• Develops CAD 3D models and 2D drawings, conduct analysis necessary for the design effort of the rotating machine and associated parts: tolerance stack-up, bearing load and pre-load calculations, etc.
• Ensures designs are in accordance with the SAFRAN and industry standards including but not limited to GD&T, design for manufacturing.
• Acts as a peer reviewer and supports and participates in technical reviews (design, manufacturing, test, etc.) and makes suggestions to resolve issues or mitigate risks
• Adheres to and follow the budget and schedule provided by the business
• Reviews customer specifications and supports technical proposals, cost estimates, test procedures and specifications, process qualification procedures, status reports, technical reports, BOMs, and schedules as needed.
• Initiates actions to solve problems for ongoing products or for new product designs
• Communicates openly and transparently to peers and management on design progress and on any difficulties or risks in order to address them as early as possible in the development
• Provide assistance and support testing of new and legacy products with guidance from a lead engineer
• Adheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental programs and culture
• Travel requirements:
  Occasional travel (general guideline, once per quarter) within the U.S./Outside the U.S.
• Evening/night hours may be required
• Extra hours may be required during business peaks

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of the position, this role will be regularly required to stand, walk sit, lift, use hands and fingers, handle and feel, reach with hands and arms and observe with naked eye or via various instruments.
• This role will occasionally be required to lift and/or move objects up to 30 pounds.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
• Previous full-time, part-time, or co-op/internship engineering experience

Knowledge/

Skills:

• Fundamental mechanical engineering design principles, creating and interpreting blueprints, drawings including GD&T
• Technical judgement on various mechanical engineering disciplines
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Interpersonal skills and an ability to work with individuals/teams at all levels within the organization and with customers
• Strong organizational, administrative and reporting skills
• Experience in CAD 3D models and 2D drawings
• Proficient in MS Office

Preferred

Skills:

• Experience with Rotating Machines design (motors, generators, etc.), design principles, creating and interpreting blueprints, drawings including GD&T
• Design of Bearing system
• Design of wound components
• Rotor Dynamics
• Oil and air cooling
• DO160, ARP
  4754A, and ARP
  4761 familiarity
• Experience with CATIA

Work Environment:

• The work environment is mainly in office but depending on the phase of the project could be split between office and testing or production floor areas. The environment in some areas may requires wearing PPE or other equipment.

Company Information:

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. As the world leader in aeronautical electrical systems, Safran Electrical & Power is a key player in the electrification of aircraft equipment and electric and hybrid propulsion. With expertise across the onboard energy chain, the company designs and delivers innovative, optimized and modular architectures and solutions.

Locate your future workplace:

8380 Darrow Rd 44087

Twinsburg

Ohio United States