Design Engineer

Oxygen Systems US supports commercial, military and general aviation life support equipment. Design engineer will support gaseous, mask and chemical oxygen equipment.

The primary purpose of this position is to support product development activities to ensure that the desired design performance is achieved meeting the applicable customer, regulatory, and company policies. The Design Engineer will ensure a successful transfer of newly developed product to production, while supporting design concept phases through launch. This is a team oriented effort with in the department and other parts of the organization for success.


Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Creates and revises designs (Interface, Detail, Assembly), with Designer; computes angles, weights, surface areas, dimensions, radii, clearances, tolerances, and locations of features
• Makes final decision on drawings, checking dimension of parts, materials to be used, relation and interaction of one part to another, and relation of various parts of whole system or project.
• Utilizes knowledge of various machines, engineering practices, mathematics, materials, plating, and other physical sciences to complete system design.
• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, and procedures
• Utilize prior mechanical design experience and apply on-the-job training to meet product deliverables within schedule & budget constraints and to solve tasks through technical skills and analytic thinking.
• Communicate with Manufacturing, Quality and Project Engineers, on changes, concerns and collaboration needs for the product
• Generate development, qualification plans (verification and validation) and compliance methods based on customer and regulatory specifications
• Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers
• Share engineering information and promote open dialogue
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated and the communication of results for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures

Listed above are the ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of this job classification. Employees in this job classification may be required to perform various other duties including but not limited to training, administration, and housekeeping. In addition, employees in this job classification are responsible for the quality, quantity and timeliness of the product or service they provide. They will carry out those duties, in a safe and cooperative manner, per established policies, practices and procedures. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US (AVOX Systems Inc) is a U.S. based Safran Company located in Lancaster, NY that designs, manufactures and services oxygen life support respiratory systems, related personal protective equipment, and aircraft accessories for the aviation and government markets. Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US functions as a part of Safran, with international locations. We provide innovative oxygen solutions to the aircraft industry.

Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US is an equal opportunity employer. Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or hereditary cellular or blood trait, sexual orientation, marital status, or status as a disabled or Vietnam area veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

*Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

*All applicants must be a US citizen or US Permanent Resident (i.e., Green Card Holder)

*Relocation is not provided for this position.

*Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Education -

Required - Bachelor degree (BS) or equivalent from a four-year college or technical school - Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering

Preferred – MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Experience –

Required – 5-7 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience in design engineering

Preferred – Experience in gaseous products and safety equipment

Special Knowledge/Skills –

Required -
• Understanding of and experience with engineering testing methods
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Experience and proficiency with technical writing; strong communication skills

Preferred –
• Able to perform simulation using Solid works or Matlab simulink and validate with performance testing
• Experience with RTCA DO-160 and/or MIL-STD-810G environmental test standards

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