Product Line Engineer 2
Published 01.21.2026
Company: Safran Seats Job field: Mechanics
Location: Gainesville, Texas, United States
Contract type: Permanent Contract duration: Full-time Required degree: Bachelors Degree Required experience: More than 3 years Professional status: Professional, Engineer & Manager Salary range: Based on market data.
ITAR: ITAR Controlled position
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Published 01.21.2026
Job Description
As a member of the Safran Seats business, you play a major role in teamwork that provides over one million seats to major airlines worldwide. Our commitment to superior quality, comfort, and innovation ensure that you can take pride in doing meaningful work that supports the needs of passengers and crews alike.
Occupational Summary (Position Objective & Authorities)
Objective: The Product Line Engineer 2 is responsible for ensuring the geometric integrity and overall technical maturity of products throughout their lifecycle development on moderate complexity scope of work. This role involves close collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure and improve product quality, functionality, manufacturability, and reliability. Works under general supervision.
Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)
A. Identify cosmetic and functional requirements. B. Participate in and analyze initial product volumes in the early phase C. Ensure proper documentation of dimension chains by different disciplines. D. In line with the product line architecture, participate in the establishment of the PBS (Product Breakdown Structure). E. Create and maintain the Digital Geometric Reference Model (MRG - DMU Digital Mockup). F. Create the allocated volumes to be integrated into the digital model corresponding to the functional requirements defined in the specifications. G. Create and update the digital model in line with product maturity: i. Space allocation (MAE) ii. ICD (Interface Control Document), in particular the interfaces, dimensions, weight, center of gravity, etc. H. Prepare 3D and 2D digital and physical model reviews in line with the architecture procedure and/or engineering procedure. I. Check, at each milestone, the expected compliance of product deliverables (seats, shells, furniture, etc.) or sub-assemblies with the maturity requirements defined by the Architecture provided as input data. J. Ensure the integration, consistency, and availability of CAD models of complete products (seats, shells, furniture, etc.) or sub-assemblies at the state of progress required for each Prompt and/or MER (1,2,3, etc). K. Produce simple tolerance stack-up corresponding to the assembly of the sub-assemblies, to guarantee the clearances and the functions. L. Provide the justification elements required at product level (functional analysis, calculations, technical justifications, etc.). M. Participate in product DFMEA, provide the required technical data, and participate on the risk mitigation identified by the DFMEA. N. Ensure that the required ergonomic constraints are respected. Support the use of the geometric reference for each product. P. Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Qualification Requirements
A. Education & Qualification- • Must have a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace, Engineering Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Design Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical and Energy Engineering, or a related engineering degree (minimum of 12 years equivalent related engineering experience will be considered in lieu of bachelors degree).
• Must have a masters degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Design Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical and Energy Engineering, or a related engineering degree
B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge- • Plus, an additional 2 years of related design or product development experience required with bachelors degree
• plus 1 year of related design experience required with masters degree
C. Professional Skills- • Must have excellent drafting skills in CATIA V5 (or higher) and/or Pro/Engineer. • Must be able to provide moderately complex lay-outs and program design studies. • Must have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment. • Ability to read and review written communication. • Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.
D. Behavioral Skills- • Must be able to interact successfully with engineering, tooling, and manufacturing departments. • Must be able to function as part of a Product Development Team.
E. Desirable Aspects- • APQP, D&PFMEA, Control Plan, Problem Solving (8D, 5W2H) • CATIA V.5, Configuration Management.
Travel-
International and/or Domestic travel required; Up to 5-10% of time.
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Safran Seats USA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Company Information
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 magazines "Worlds Best Companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Seats is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.
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