Saab

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Saab

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Quincy • Massachusetts • Rhode Island • United States

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Salary

💰 $165,500 - $234,700 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Ability to serve as the lead contributor for the research and development of new mechanical design methodologies
  • Provide strategic direction for mechanical systems and present technical concepts regarding product design and performance.
  • Contribute to the company and the industry by advancing the level of knowledge within that discipline
  • Interface with Systems, Electrical, Quality and Safety/Human Factors as well as other business functions to develop/define/implement customer requirements.
  • Provide leadership for the research and development of new mechanical components and electromechanical assemblies.
  • Provide leadership and execute functional analysis, evaluation, and optimization of product designs.
  • Understand customer base needs for business development and program execution.
  • Develop work package labor estimates (BOEs) and status reports.
  • Provide mentoring and broad technical guidance/coaching (including lessons learned), viewed as an expert in field.
  • Present technical results and content to customers, tailored to the customer audience.
  • Provide technical leadership to key subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Maintain size, weight, and power budgets through development phases.
  • Provide technical leadership in manufacturing related matters.
  • Perform and oversee design verification efforts.
  • Lead cost/benefit trade-off analysis and feasibility studies.
  • Lead mechanical related failure analysis of hardware.
  • Provide cost-effective inputs for planning, scheduling and estimating work
  • Lead and verify adherence to the company’s quality system and processes.
  • Lead and verify adherence to intellectual property protection and security procedures.
  • Manage system level design considerations and trade-offs where many engineering disciplines are concerned.
  • Provide technical vision to incorporate best practices into the company’s processes, tools, and methodologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Shape and contribute to business area objectives through development of technology plans.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science, Master of Science or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
  • Minimum 20 years of experience in mechanical design preferred.
  • Proficient in the use of industry standard mechanical engineering design tools (SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Creo, ANSYS, etc.)
  • Significant product development background, demonstrating a strong engineering aptitude and good problem-solving skills with underwater vehicles and devices.
  • Demonstrated leadership to resolve issues during design, development and execution of mechanical engineering activities.
  • Strong interpersonal and group communication skills.
  • Proficiency with MS Office software applications.
  • Strong Earned Value (EV) skills, including Cost Account Manager (CAM) activities.
  • Candidate must be able to work with limited/general direction.
  • Must hold or be able to obtain U.S. DoD SECRET security clearance.
  • Ability to travel up to 25%, both international and domestic.
  • Able to lead a team of mechanical engineers to develop and document mechanical components and assemblies.
  • Proficient at understanding and driving requirements traceability in a model-based systems engineering environment.
Benefits
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
  • Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
  • 401(k) with employer contributions
  • Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
  • Wellness and employee assistance resources
  • Employee stock purchase opportunities
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical design methodologiesproduct designfunctional analysisdesign verificationcost/benefit analysisfailure analysisrequirements traceabilityearned value managementmechanical engineering design toolsproblem-solving
Soft Skills
leadershipinterpersonal skillsgroup communicationmentoringstrategic directiontechnical guidancecustomer engagementteam leadershipcoachingbusiness development
Certifications
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringMaster of Science in Mechanical EngineeringPhD in Mechanical EngineeringU.S. DoD SECRET security clearance