Mechanical Design Engineer 3

Northwest Aerospace Technologies ("NAT"), a Safran Company, is the only EASA DOA Certified aircraft interior reconfiguration group in the United States. Focusing on commercial and military aircrafts, NAT provides first class services in design, engineering, quality, certification, and manufacturing for a variety of Blue-Chip customers. In the role of Mechanical Design Engineer 3 you'll play a pivotal part on our Engineering team. The Level 3 Mechanical Engineer has the following scope of work: • The design function. This includes complete research, data acquisition, engineering generation required to generate engineering product (parts list, drawings, documents, etc.) • The design content. Ensuring the design content conforms to the company quality system procedures as documented, the customer statement of work, along with applicable certification requirements • Career growth. This includes working with Senior Technical Engineers and Project Engineers to grow in engineering experience • Statement of work development. This function would consists of taking a customers' desire and developing a comprehensive program definition, including kit development, manpower requirements for accomplishment, and engineering statement of work definition to complete a program • Develop engineering packages from beginning concept to production utilizing engineering tools and other engineering personnel • Ensure that NAT's drawings and documents meet the standards established by the NAT quality system, customer requirements and the applicable certification authority • Grow in experience by willing to take on tasks in multiple disciplines of the aerospace industry. For mechanical engineers this would consist of structures, interiors and systems functions. For electrical engineers this would include wire diagrams, wire kits, wire installations and system design • Expertise in multiple disciplines of field • Very minimal guidance required to accomplish tasks General Notes: • All employees have an affirmative duty to protect and maintain the confidentiality of NAT products • As business conditions change it is necessary that all employees productively react and handle other essential tasks as assigned now or in the future • Tasks may vary slightly based on products produced at division Job Requirements Knowledge/Experience • The Level 3 Mechanical Engineer is expected to be able to understand project scope in its entirety and prepare engineering product using applicable computer tools and programs maintaining high standards of quality, reliability, and safety in product designs • A four-year engineering degree, preferably in a field that offers the opportunity to gain a well-rounded background (i.e. Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Software Engineering) or equivalent. • Five to seven or more years of broad technical experience in an aerospace related application or a non-degreed employee with an equivalent amount of experience in an aerospace related career • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, and AutoCAD • Experience in researching OEM drawings, specifically related to mechanical systems such as environmental control systems, vacuum waste systems and water supply and drain systems. • Experience in the design of mechanical system installations such as environmental control systems, vacuum waste systems and water supply & drain systems. Skills/Abilities: • Drawing management • Troubleshooting/problem solving • Ability to work independently or within a team • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal • Ability to prioritize, multi-task effectively, and work under pressure • Superior attention to detail • Able to mentor less experienced engineering personnel in fields of expertise. • Coordination with customers, suppliers, and interdepartmental personnel is required Working Conditions: • Primarily office work • Consistent use of computer key board and monitor • Does require fluent communication in English • Protracted or irregular hours may be required • Must be comfortable working to meet firm deadlines, thus completing work on time Physical Requirements: • Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds • Your Career: Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you. • Your Development: Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications. • Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, Safran Perks with BenefitHub - Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products/services and more!

Created: 2026-04-02