Mechanical Design Engineer 1
**Job details**
**General information**
**Entity**
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 Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.
**Reference number**
2026-173266
**Job details**
**Domain**
Research, design and development
**Job field / Job profile**
Mechanics - Mechanical part or subassembly design
**Job title**
Mechanical Design Engineer 1
**Employment type**
Permanent
**Professional category**
Professional, Engineer & Manager
**Part time / Full time**
Full-time
**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.
In the role of Mechanical Design Engineer 1 you'll play a pivotal part on our Engineering team.
The Level 1 Mechanical Engineer has the following scope of work:
? The design function. This includes basic research, data acquisition, and engineering required to generate engineering product (parts list, drawings, documents, etc.)
? The design content. Ensure 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
? Guidance required
? With guidance, the Level 1 Mechanical Engineer is expected to prepare engineering product using applicable computer tools and programs maintaining high standards of quality, reliability, and safety in product designs.
? Ensure the NAT's drawings and documents meet the standards established by the NAT quality system, customer requirements, and applicable certification authority.
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.
**But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)**
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.
Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:
- Team oriented
- Process focused
- Open & honest communication
- Quality minded
- Ability to persevere and honor commitments
- Recognizes success
- Executes with urgency
- Creates solutions
- Customer focused in everything we do
**Candidate skills & requirements**
Knowledge/Experience:
? The Level 1 Mechanical Engineer should have a 4-year engineering degree, preferably in a field that offers the opportunity to gain a well-rounded background (i.e. Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering) or industry experience that is equivalent to a four-year degree.
? An engineering degree or 2-5 years of broad technical experience as a drafter/designer in an aerospace related application, preferred.
? Knowledge in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, and AutoCAD.
Skills/Abilities:
? Drawing management
? Troubleshooting/problem solving
? Ability to work within a team
? Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
? Understanding of customer's expectations
? Ability to prioritize, multi-task effectively, and work under pressure
? Superior attention to detail
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!
**Annual salary**
$80,170 - $100,010 Annually
**Job location**
**Job location**
North America, United States, Washington, Everett
**City (-ies)**
415 Riverside Rd. WA 98201 Everett
**Applicant criteria**
**Minimum education level achieved**
Associate Degree
**Minimum experience level required**
First experience
**ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency**
No