Mechanical Engineering Manager

About Our MissionJoin the forefront of innovation and make an impact at Safran Defense & Space, Inc.!Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), headquartered in Arlington, Va., is a leading U.S. aerospace company dedicated to supporting national defense and space missions. As a trusted partner to the U.S. armed forces, government agencies, and commercial sectors, Safran DSI delivers advanced technology solutions through its specialized business units: Assured PNT, Geospatial AI, Optronics, Space Solutions, and Testing & Telemetry.Headquartered in Bedford, NH, Safran DSI Optronics (formerly Optics 1) is a global leader in full-service design and production of electro-optic and navigation systems. Leveraging core competencies in defense technologies, Optronics provides unmatched, first-class mission solutions for military and law enforcement personnel.We have a high-paced, high-energy environment focused on acknowledging individual and team successes, as well as overall growth. Optronics is a community that cares about the mission of our customers. Our team believes in supporting and enriching our community through engagement; whether that means giving back to our troops, veterans and their families, investing in next generation innovators through STEM education, or higher education initiatives, giving back is an important part of who we are as a team.If you're ready to join our mission and serve those who serve, Safran DSI is the perfect place for you to take your career to the next level. Make a real difference and be part of something extraordinary. Apply now and help us build the future of defense and space.Position ProfileThe Mechanical Engineering Manager is responsible for providing oversight and technical guidance to the Mechanical Engineering team at multiple locations. It is expected that the manager will be roughly 80% applied to direct program tasking.ResponsibilitiesPlan, manage and direct the overall activities of the Mechanical Engineering TeamWork with the Chief Technology Officer and Program Management team to plan resource needs and manage staffing to accommodate those needsMonitor team activities to ensure compliance with development processes and quality standardsProvide mentoring and career counseling to engineering staff as appropriateSupport, communicate and reinforce the mission, values and culture of the organizationResponsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary and recognition/disciplinary actionsAs part of the Product Qualification and Test team, provide technical expertise in design and development of mechanical systems, including precision mechanism design methods for high profile multi-spectral, multi-sensor based military systemsDevelop and support Engineering and Configuration Control processes specific to mechanical design and tolerances, and pre-planned product improvement initiativesSupport of engineering documentation including detail drawings, assembly drawings and BOMSSupport engineering documents such as System Engineering Master Plan (SEMP), System Engineering Test Plan (SETP), Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP) and Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP)What You'll Need To Be Successful7 - 10 years of experience with mechanical designBachelor's degree in engineering (preferably BSME or above) with a mechanical concentrationProficient with SolidWorks or equivalent Computer Aided Design toolMechanical CAD required – SolidWorks PreferredProficiency in MS Office Suite of programs, including MS Word, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel requiredStrong working knowledge of optical system design, assembly, test, spectral requirements, and precision mechanism design methodsCapability to manage multiple and changing prioritiesPractical hands on experience with mechanical assembly desiredSolid verbal and written communication skillsStrong organization, presentation and customer relationship skillsDemonstrated leadership skills while having the ability to be a team playerExperience in conducting Government qualification testing per Mil Std 810G or equivalentAbility to multitaskUS Citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance is required.Ideally, You'll Also HaveMS in Mechanical EngineeringFinite Element Analysis experienceFamiliarity with Mil STD testingSolid understanding of machining practicesExperience in designing products for harsh military and commercial environments preferredFamiliarity with working in an ITAR environmentExperience working in a diverse multinational engineering organization a plusExperience working in an ITAR environmentTRAVEL: Occasional travel outside the local areaReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.Eeo Statement & AccessibilityEOE/AA/M/F/Vets – US Protected Individual status required (US citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, refugee or temporary resident (as defined at 8 USC 1160(a). #J-18808-Ljbffr