Company : Safran Seats Job field : Industrial Engineering Location : Gainesville , Texas , United States Contract type : Internship / Student Contract duration : Part-time Required degree : Bachelor's Degree Required experience : First experience Professional status : Student Salary range : 20/hour ITAR : ITAR Controlled position

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A glimpse at the job:

As a Safran Seats USA Engineering Intern, you will work in one of the following areas: Mechanical Design, Certification, Materials and Process, Certification, Simulation and Test, Systems Engineering or Project Engineering, Reliability. You will perform a variety of engineering tasks and responsibilities required to define, develop, and maintain Aircraft Seating components. These tasks may include required engineering analysis or modeling, drawing and document creation, trouble shooting and coordination with the manufacturing team to ensure a producible product, or completion of requirements validation or verification.

HERE, WE CRAFT EXCELLENCE TOGETHER. At Safran, we believe in sustainable career journeys, collaboration as a cornerstone of innovation, and the freedom to explore diverse career paths. As a Engineering Intern, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of aerospace.

This position contributes to our vision by:
 Complete assigned tasks/projects per written scope of work.
 Read blueprints and/or schematics.
 Troubleshoot and work as a member of the team to solve problems.
 Attend meetings related to the project or department.
 Prepare a presentation on assigned program/project.

What we offer:
 Competitive salaries

• Paid holidays
• Recognition programs
• Comprehensive benefits
• Retirement (401K) plans with employer match
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Over 300 career paths across global sites

Join Safran Seats, where you can look to the skies and say “we did that.”

At Safran Seats, we value service-oriented team players who demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to adapt to our dynamic, innovative environment.

• Actively enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in a technical field of study such as mechanical, electrical, material science, or aerospace engineering as a junior or senior level student.
• 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

Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:

• Innovative & Curious
• Collaborative & Inclusive
• Committed to Safety
• Trustworthy
• Results Focused
• Driven to Excellence
• Powered by Teamwork

Highlights from our facility:
Safran Seats in Gainesville, Texas, plays a big role in making top-notch aircraft seats for airlines around the world. The team here is known for their know-how and dedication to building comfortable, reliable seats for both commercial and business planes. With a focus on quality and new ideas, the Gainesville facility helps keep Safran at the forefront of the aviation seating industry, working closely with airlines and aircraft makers to deliver seats passengers appreciate.
This description outlines the general nature and level of work for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary by assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Safran Seats is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. For verification or accommodation requests, please email [email protected] or call 940-363-2068. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Candidates for positions with Safran Seats must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire.

Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.