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
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Physical Demands
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.
Job Requirements
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
- 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
- Experience with basic tooling including measuring equipment
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, ARP4754A, and ARP4761 familiarity
- Experience with CATIA
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- 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.
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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
employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected
status.
Safran Electrical and Power is committed to working with and providing reasonable
accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in
the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking
employment, please call : 330 321 4172. We will decide on your request for reasonable
accommodation on a case-by-case basis
Company Information
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has over 14,000 employees across 13 different countries.
Work Location: In person
