Job Description
Northwest Aerospace Technologies (“NAT”), a Safran Company, is the only EASA DOA Certified aircraft interior reconfiguration group in the United States. Focusing on commercial and military aircrafts, NAT provides first class services in design, engineering, quality, certification, and manufacturing for a variety of Blue Chip customers.
Position Summary:
The Assembly Mechanic III is responsible for producing prototypes and the organizations most complex components. They serve as the Subject Matter Expert and primary personnel to establish manufacturing process post First Article or Prototype. Train other assembly mechanics. Responsible for Bonding and Fabrication of Complex furniture. Provide input into business decisions operational or sourcing. Drive continuous improvement activity within the work center and identify new equipment to improve operational efficiency. Support development of work center operating standards in alignment to company and regulatory requirements.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Sr. Assembly Mechanic Responsibilities:
•Ability to delegate tasks and problem solve in absence of shop lead
•Partners with engineering, ME, planning to develop and execute part prototype design
•Build and Bond test articles, complex furniture and interior major assemblies
•Lead completion of post FAI customer pickups
•Subject Matter Expert in multiple Boeing and Airbus Process Specifications
•Subject Matter Expert in all processes within potting and bonding work center (Fill and fair, install insert and edge pot)
•Subject Matter Expert in furniture bonding and assembly
•Fabricate jigs and fixtures for accurate and repeatable execution of critical fit requirements for components
•Pre-fit and bond, vacuum bond interior components of varying combinations of material type
•Forming and bonding of aluminum trim extrusions and sheets, honeycomb panel and other materials for completion of the sub-assemblies, parts or structures.
•Subject Matter Expert in interior component assembly, custom fabrication of parts, applying complex décor per finish requirements
•Performs complex repairs on components as required by the customer
•Mastery of all shop equipment drill motors, pneumatic tools, band saws, drill presses, various tool grinders, Rivet gun and bucking bar, C-squeeze, ratchet wrench, nut runner
•Subject Matter Expert in use of Chemical solvents, sealants, coatings, primers, adhesives, paints, liquid nitrogen and special finishes
•Establish work center standard operating procedures
•Support make/buy decision in partnership with operations manager and planning
•Lead continuous improvement activity
•Ability to consume electrical and structural part drawings
•Train and mentor other entry to mid-level assembly mechanic shop personnel
•Other duties as assigned
Northwest Aerospace Technologies (“NAT”), a Safran Company, is the only EASA DOA Certified aircraft interior reconfiguration group in the United States. Focusing on commercial and military aircrafts, NAT provides first class services in design, engineering, quality, certification, and manufacturing for a variety of Blue Chip customers.
Position Summary:
The Assembly Mechanic III is responsible for producing prototypes and the organizations most complex components. They serve as the Subject Matter Expert and primary personnel to establish manufacturing process post First Article or Prototype. Train other assembly mechanics. Responsible for Bonding and Fabrication of Complex furniture. Provide input into business decisions operational or sourcing. Drive continuous improvement activity within the work center and identify new equipment to improve operational efficiency. Support development of work center operating standards in alignment to company and regulatory requirements.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Sr. Assembly Mechanic Responsibilities:
•Ability to delegate tasks and problem solve in absence of shop lead
•Partners with engineering, ME, planning to develop and execute part prototype design
•Build and Bond test articles, complex furniture and interior major assemblies
•Lead completion of post FAI customer pickups
•Subject Matter Expert in multiple Boeing and Airbus Process Specifications
•Subject Matter Expert in all processes within potting and bonding work center (Fill and fair, install insert and edge pot)
•Subject Matter Expert in furniture bonding and assembly
•Fabricate jigs and fixtures for accurate and repeatable execution of critical fit requirements for components
•Pre-fit and bond, vacuum bond interior components of varying combinations of material type
•Forming and bonding of aluminum trim extrusions and sheets, honeycomb panel and other materials for completion of the sub-assemblies, parts or structures.
•Subject Matter Expert in interior component assembly, custom fabrication of parts, applying complex décor per finish requirements
•Performs complex repairs on components as required by the customer
•Mastery of all shop equipment drill motors, pneumatic tools, band saws, drill presses, various tool grinders, Rivet gun and bucking bar, C-squeeze, ratchet wrench, nut runner
•Subject Matter Expert in use of Chemical solvents, sealants, coatings, primers, adhesives, paints, liquid nitrogen and special finishes
•Establish work center standard operating procedures
•Support make/buy decision in partnership with operations manager and planning
•Lead continuous improvement activity
•Ability to consume electrical and structural part drawings
•Train and mentor other entry to mid-level assembly mechanic shop personnel
•Other duties as assigned
Complementary Description
Safran Cabin headquarters are in Huntington Beach, California, with a global presence of over 11,000 employees at 36 sites. Site locations are in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Germany, France, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Tunisia and Thailand. Safran Cabin serves over 400 airlines and leasing companies globally and delivers to all airframe OEM manufacturers with a heritage spanning over 80 years in the industry.
Discover Safran Cabin through our videos: Safran Cabin (safran-group.com)
•Your Career: Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you.
•Your Development: Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications.
•Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, Safran Perks with BenefitHub – Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products/services and more!
Complementary Description
Safran Cabin headquarters are in Huntington Beach, California, with a global presence of over 11,000 employees at 36 sites. Site locations are in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Germany, France, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Tunisia and Thailand. Safran Cabin serves over 400 airlines and leasing companies globally and delivers to all airframe OEM manufacturers with a heritage spanning over 80 years in the industry.
Discover Safran Cabin through our videos: Safran Cabin (safran-group.com)
•Your Career: Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you.
•Your Development: Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications.
•Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, Safran Perks with BenefitHub – Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products/services and more!
Job Requirements
At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment.
Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:
•Team oriented
•Process focused
•Open & honest communication
•Quality minded
•Ability to persevere and honor commitments
•Recognizes success
•Executes with urgency
•Creates solutions
•Customer focused in everything we do
Knowledge/Experience:
•Must be at least 18 years of age.
•Shall possess, at a minimum, a High School diploma or GED
•5+ years' experience in the consuming electrical and structural aerospace\equivalent part drawings
•5+ years interpreting, authoring and executing assembly and component test requirements
•High level of mechanical and electrical aptitude and knowledge of aerospace or other equivalent industry
Skills/Abilities:
•Ability to communicate well with others
•Troubleshooting/problem solving
•Detail oriented
•Ability to prioritize, multi-task effectively, and work under pressure
•Able to perform mathematic calculations, varying in complexity.
•Work from solid models, technical drawings, engineering sketches, and other such documentation to produce a variety of prototype and production parts
•Analyze written specifications, drawings, rough sketches, and verbal instructions to determine operation sequences
Working Conditions:
•Standard machine shop environment.
Physical Requirements:
•Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
•Hearing and vision within normal ranges is essential for safe conduct on the manufacturing floor and to meet job responsibilities
This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.
Job Requirements
At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment.
Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:
•Team oriented
•Process focused
•Open & honest communication
•Quality minded
•Ability to persevere and honor commitments
•Recognizes success
•Executes with urgency
•Creates solutions
•Customer focused in everything we do
Knowledge/Experience:
•Must be at least 18 years of age.
•Shall possess, at a minimum, a High School diploma or GED
•5+ years' experience in the consuming electrical and structural aerospace\equivalent part drawings
•5+ years interpreting, authoring and executing assembly and component test requirements
•High level of mechanical and electrical aptitude and knowledge of aerospace or other equivalent industry
Skills/Abilities:
•Ability to communicate well with others
•Troubleshooting/problem solving
•Detail oriented
•Ability to prioritize, multi-task effectively, and work under pressure
•Able to perform mathematic calculations, varying in complexity.
•Work from solid models, technical drawings, engineering sketches, and other such documentation to produce a variety of prototype and production parts
•Analyze written specifications, drawings, rough sketches, and verbal instructions to determine operation sequences
Working Conditions:
•Standard machine shop environment.
Physical Requirements:
•Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
•Hearing and vision within normal ranges is essential for safe conduct on the manufacturing floor and to meet job responsibilities
This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.
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 magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.
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 magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Work at office, Local area,