$120,000–$130,000 Per Year
3D Modeling, Aerospace and Defense, AutoCAD, Aviation Industry, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Design Services, Engineering Drawing, Establish Priorities, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Field Trials, Finite Element Analysis, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Machining, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Product Design, Propulsion, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Quality Monitoring, Regulations, Risk Analysis, Sales, Solid Modeling, System Integration (SI), Testing, Time Management, Welding, Willing to Travel
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Published 05.08.2026
Company : Safran Test Cells Job field : Mechanics Location : New Brighton , Minnesota , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelors Degree Required experience : More than 5 years Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Salary range : $120,000-$130,000 ITAR : ITAR Controlled position
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Published 05.08.2026
Job Description
Summary:
Working under close supervision of the Lead Mechanical Engineer, the Mechanical Engineer 4 is responsible for creating layouts and designs of mechanical parts and systems of high complexity to execute the mechanical design of jet engine test facilities and systems. They will work on large projects, perform duties with close supervision, and ensure that projects are completed on schedule and to Safran Test Cells Quality standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create layout and design of mechanical parts and systems of simple complexity to execute the mechanical design of jet engine test facilities and systems that are designed to withstand specified loading conditions, including material selection and specification, sheet metal, weldments, and machining and strength characteristics.
- Responsible for populating lessons learned ledger to support continuous improvement efforts.
- Perform simple calculations, in activities related to product, form, fit, structural requirements and function supporting project requirements.
- Ensure product designs are produced in accordance with company design and quality standards and practices as well as customer specifications.
- Design custom systems designed to withstand specified loading conditions, including material selection and specification, sheet metal, weldments, and machining and strength characteristics.
- Provide ongoing feedback to management on deliverables completing assigned tasks with supervision and guidance.
- Acquire ongoing knowledge necessary to perform job assignments and to improve technology, products and processes.
- Actively participate in a continuous improvement culture providing recommendations and implementing enhancements to current methods and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Education/Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
- 6+ years Mechanical Engineering experience required.
- Design experience in both US and SI units and materials specifications preferred.
- Regulatory experience with CE preferred.
Qualifications:
- Basic knowledge of CAD, 3D Solid Modeling, AutoCAD, FEA, FMEA, Risk analysis and mechanical drafting standards.
- Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Design and Drafting Standards, Engineering Drawing Practices, and Structural Welding Code.
- Able and willing to travel up to 10% of the time both domestically and internationally, as required.
- Must demonstrate exceptional communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively and asking questions where clarification is needed.
- Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; actively seeks opportunities to improve quality and monitors own work to ensure quality is met.
- Self-motivated, organized, able to multi-task, prioritize and excel in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the firm.
- Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office programs to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
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 magazines "Worlds best companies 2024" ranking.
As a worldwide leader in its sector, Safran Aero Boosters designs, develops and produces modules, equipment and test cells for aircraft and space engines. Based in Belgium, Safran Aero Boosters has two subsidiaries in the United States and employs 1,700 people.
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