Design Engineer 2 (Contractor/Temporary Assignment) Company : Safran Seats Job field : Industrial Engineering Location : Gainesville , Texas , United States Contract type : Temporary Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelor's Degree Required experience : First experience Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Spoken language(s) : English Fluent Salary range : market rate \# 2025-153425 Apply with one click Any questions ? **Job Description** POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world. We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in designing the coordination of seats and seat components. Coordinate changes with other internal company departments, vendors, and customers. Coordinate workload and assignments within the team. Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, “We did that”. Main Function Responsibilities A) Reviews specification as related to assigned job. B) Prepares check list. C) Prepares lay outs. D) Prepares structural sub-assemblies and drawings. E) Prepares sketches for details. F) Reviews drawing package to assure conformance to requirements. G) Submits completed drawings to project lead for approval and release. H) Liaison for assigned task. I) Performs other duties as assigned. **Job Requirements** A. Education & Qualification: • Must have a Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Design Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical and Energy Engineering or a related engineering degree (minimum of 12 years equivalent related engineering experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree). - OR - • Must have a Master degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Design Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical and Energy Engineering or a related engineering degree B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge: • Additional 2 years of related design experience required with Bachelor degree - OR - • Additional 1 year of related design experience required with Master degree C. Professional Skills: • Must have excellent drafting skills in CATIA V5 (or higher) and/or Pro/Engineer. • Must be able to provide complicated lay-outs and program design studies. • Must have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment. • Ability to read and review written communication. • Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English. D. Behavioral Skills: • Must be able to interact successfully with engineering, tooling, and manufacturing departments. • Must be able to function as part of a design team. E. Desirable Aspects: • APQP, D&PFMEA, Control Plan, Problem Solving (8D, 5W2H) • CATIA V.5 Physical Demands: This position requires extended periods of sitting while working with computers and viewing computer monitors and other office equipment. Finger dexterity needed in using misc. office equipment such as telephone, computer and copy machine, etc. Bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting up to approximately twenty pounds are required during tasks related to the job. Work environment: The work environment includes office setting with moderate office noise. **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 Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world. **Locate your future workplace** 2000 Weber DrTX 76240 Gainesville Texas United States 100,000 employees worldwide 27 Number of countries where Safran is located 35 business area families + Maps are available under theOpen Database Licence (https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/) . + © OpenStreetMap (https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright) contributors. + © Safran Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.