Mechanical Engineer I

Mechanical Engineer I

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.

Research, design and development

Mechanics - Mechanical part or subassembly design

Mechanical Engineer I

Permanent

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Full-time

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.

• 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

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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job posting does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Persons (8 USC 1324b(a)(3)), or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for…