Mechanical Drafter M/F
Job details
General information
Entity
Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its missionis 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 magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.
Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.
Reference number
2026-182016
Job details
Domain
Research, design and development
Job field / Job profile
Mechanics - Mechanical part or subassembly design
Job title
Mechanical Drafter M/F
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
We are looking for a Designer/Analyst to support the Safran Actuation Systems Business who is a team player with a high level of initiative and the ability to work in an environment of rapidly changing priorities designing and analyzing complex aerospace product. The role defined here combines two key areas of expertise, product design and product analysis, and the successful applicant will have the skills and flexibility to support both roles. As a designer, you will work directly with engineering staff to produce 3-D models and 2-D layout drawings of the product to meet both engineering and customer requirements. When analyzing a design, you will create tolerance build ups to support hardware functionality and drawing creation, ensuring the model and drawings accurately define a manufacturable product.
Essential Job Functions
• Create 3-D product models, outlines, and layouts.
• Create Proposal Envelope Solids in customer preferred formats.
• Work with engineering for initial 2D concept of product.
• Create solid model piece parts and housings in NX, support the move towards Model-Based Definition, direct to manufacture.
• Perform tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure correct fit and alignment
• Create assemblies in NX and manage the Bill of Materials.
• Create Layout and Balloon Sheets. Create Layout Parts List.
• Create dimensioned detail component drawings for high complexity piece parts.
• Check drawings for accuracy, correct GD&T, and compliance to company / industry standards
• Execute Standard Work using Design Standard Features and Design Guidebook as appropriate to complete the task.
• Investigate and improve, with engineering, current product design issues.
• Support and participate in engineering design reviews
• Support stress and thermal analyses as required and as directed by engineering.
• Work with Safran product definition and engineering support groups and coordinate assistance as required.
• Detailing tasks associated with the completion of component drawings for a design project.
• Ensure proper filing, control, and export classification of created design data
• Status team regularly on task performance.
• Other duties, as assigned.
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Work Environment
The work environment is mostly in an office but occasionally it may be in laboratories or production environments. Noise level in the office is typically quiet while the noise level in a lab and/or production environment may occasionally require hearing protection.
Regulatory & Compliance Requirements
This position requires access to information and/or hardware subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). In accordance with ITAR requirements, applicants must qualify as a “U.S. person” as defined under 22 C.F.R. §120.62. A U.S. person includes a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (lawful permanent resident), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Employment in this position is contingent upon the ability to obtain and maintain any required export control authorization and to comply with all applicable U.S. export control regulations.
Candidate skills & requirements
Education/Experience
• Bachelor's degree and 7 years of prior relevant experience OR
• Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years' experience OR
In absence of a degree, 11 years of relevant experience is required
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter in the design of rotating machinery
• Manufacturing and Model Based Design experience
• Structured problem-solving and analytical capability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in evolving, high-visibility environments.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to work in a stationary position and frequently operates on a computer and standard office equipment. This role may require occasional movement within office and laboratory environments. The employee must be able to communicate effectively and exchange accurate information. Visual acuity sufficient to review documents and assess detailed information at close range is required. The position may occasionally require lifting or moving items up to 10 pounds.
The employee must be able to meet the physical requirements necessary for domestic and, as required, international travel.
Annual salary
$75,000 - $100,000
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, Illinois
City (-ies)
4747 Harrison Ave, M/S 298-6 61108 Rockford
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 8 years
ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency
Yes