General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is 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

2026-170649  

Position description

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Mechanics - Mechanical part or subassembly design

Job title

Lead Engineer - Mechanical Design M/F

Employment type

Permanent

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Overview:
In this role, the Lead Engineer (Mechanical Design) will actively participate in conceptual and detailed design of NPI (New Product Introduction), redesign and technology programs of Safran Electronics & Defense business unit and will support various Actuation Systems product lines including Power Door Opening System (PDOS), Thrust Reverser Actuation Systems (TRAS) and Highlift Flap and Slat Actuation systems.

Position: Lead Engineer (P2) - Mechanical Design

Primary Responsibilities:

• Understand system requirements, design intent, and comply with applicable design practices, aerospace standards, customer requirements and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute and implement the design and development of engineering solutions taking account of critical constraints for cost, safety, and sustainability.
• Perform trade study involving conflicting demands from engineering functions (stress, reliability, Performance).
• Carry out conceptual design and detailed design (modelling and drafting) for NPI, Technology programs and value engineering
• Apply GD&T and perform tolerance stack-up analysis for components/Sub-systems.
• Provide inputs to improve Processes, tools, methods, and products
• Design for manufacturability and assembly (DFM and DFA) and optimize the design for cost reduction, weight reduction, mistake proofing, material selection.
• Perform design failure mode and effects analyses
• Support manufacturing concessions and engineering change requests
• Self-motivated and keen to get involved in new technologies and projects and learn new skills to map out future career path.
• Actively participate in a team environment and work with customers, suppliers, and cross functional teams for product development
• Develop optimized product design by challenging existing design and ideas and by offering innovative ideas.
• Ensure design works are done in time and with the required details and quality

Candidate skills & requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• Sound knowledge in mechanical engineering fundamentals
• 3 to 7 years of industry experience in mechanical design activities (conceptual design, detail design, preparing engineering drawings) for new product development / redesign of components and assemblies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in hydraulic and electro-mechanical product design.
• Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes and heat treatment processes
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience using CATIA V5/ Siemens NX and PLM tools for mechanical design
• Knowledge of aerospace product compliance, qualification, and certification.

Position location

Job location

Asia, India

City (-ies)

Candidate criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

Requester

Number of position(s)

1