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Lead Mechanical Engineer

Safran
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/23/2026
Job details

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Mechanics - Mechanical part or subassembly design

Job title

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

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.

Candidate skills & requirements

Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's 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.

Annual salary

$120,000-$130,000

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis

City (-ies)

651 Campus Drive, Suite 100, New Brighton, MN 55112

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

Yes

Salary : $120,000 - $130,000

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