Furniture Lead Design Engineer

Furniture Lead Design Engineer

Published 08.24.2026

Company : Northwest Aerospace Technologies Job field : Architecture and systems engineering Location : Everett , Washington , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelors Degree Required experience : More than 8 years Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Salary range : $102,560 - $161,170

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Published 08.24.2026

Job Description

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.

Job Summary:

The Furniture Lead Design Engineer leads a team of engineers and aircraft interior products ranging from but not limited to closets, partitions, class dividers dogboxes, bins, endcaps galleys, lavatories, or ceiling panels used in commercial and private aircrafts using a computer aided drafting system and support existing designs of products that are manufactured on-site or at remote sites. While creating new designs, considerations of engineering budgets, cost, certification, material selection, and ease of manufacturing is necessary. Product designs range from basic interiors products used in commercial airlines, to first class and high-end products. The Furniture Lead Design Engineer reports to the Engineering Manager

Summary of Duties:

1. Leads and coordinates furniture design engineering team to ensure successful completion of furniture engineering designs to meet internal and external customer specifications and requirements.

2. Develop and maintain accurate 3D models, preliminary layouts, production details and assembly drawings while meeting ITCM, PDR, CDR and drawing release dates.

3. Analyze product requirements and manufacturing considerations to develop drawings and other engineering data required for the manufacturing of the product and data submittal to the customer.

4. Act as a shop liaison during initial production of new product designs to prevent and/or solve critical or complex engineering issues that may arise.

5. Collaborate with Supply Chain to evaluate supplier lead times, costs and availability for parts and tooling necessary to manufacture the product being designed.

6. Review and sign off approval on engineering drawings.

7. Serve as the technical authority for assigned programs, products, and design activities, providing guidance and recommendations regarding technical requirements, engineering solutions, and design-related issues.

8. Initiate and lead modular design approach; Control modular design catalogues.

9. Mentor entry-level engineering personnel in fields of expertise.

10. Develops tools, improves processes, and leads technical initiatives aimed at improving departmental ability to deliver on time, on budget, with the highest quality.

11. Coordinate task assignments and monitor progress to support adherence to budget and schedule.

12. Ensures all design data release timelines meet the designated schedule for successful aircraft delivery.

13. Collaborates effectively with cross-functional departments and serves as a focal point for questions, technical guidance, etc.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

Education: BS Engineering/Science, Aeronautical, Mechanical Engineering or 10-15 years equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: Minimum of 10 years engineering experience related to aerospace (6 of which must be in aerospace furniture design). Possesses and applies advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures in design engineering. Leads technical aspects of large-scale programs, Takes highly innovative steps to improve designs and processes; Experience with several complex retrofit or complete interior design programs; Able to technically manage four or more units or products

Computer Skill:

• Proficient knowledge in MS Office Suite, MS Windows.
• 10 years experience in Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks or CATIA
• Knowledge of PLM
• AutoCAD Mechanical

Knowledge & Skills:

• Working knowledge of Aviation regulatory requirements (FAA and EASA)
• Expert knowledge of common materials and manufacturing processes used in the aerospace industry
• Expert knowledge of testing and certification requirements for common aerospace components, monuments, and materials
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Ability to motivate team efforts to accomplish goals
• Excellent ability to work well in a team environment and cross-functionally
• Excellent time-management and problem-solving skills
• Six Sigma White or Green belt certified preferred
• Knowledge of Systems Architecture
• Work independently and be self-motivated
• Excellent ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Excellent knowledge of configuration management principles

Working Conditions:

1. Does require fluent communication in English language.

2. Employment Status full-time in office (not a remote position).

3. Traveling may be required.

4. Protracted or irregular hours may be required.

5. International travel may be required.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job, rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

• 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!

At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment.

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 magazines ""Worlds Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Cabin is the worlds No. 1 in aircraft interiors. Safran Cabin provides innovative, smart and sustainable cabin interiors, as well as advanced water and waste management systems.

Here, you will develop your skills and grow within a community of experts who enrich your experience every day.

Here, collaboration connects our teams across the globe.

Did you know? We have probably already flown together!

Would you like to join us? Learn more about Safran Cabin here.

(Hyperlink: https://www.safran-group.com/en/companies/safran-cabin)

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