MBE Principal Engineer

Belcan; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Belcan is seeking a remote Model-Based Enterprise Principal Engineer with 5+ years of product definition and 3+ years leading MBD transformations. You will drive digital engineering initiatives across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain, and mentor teams in MBD authoring and validation.

The role requires strong communication, standards governance, and collaboration with software vendors to enable scalable model-based workflows. A security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product definition experience including 3+ years leading MBD or similar digital transformations
• Active US Security Clearance or ability to obtain one
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Experience with Model-Based Definition (MBD) including a minimum of 5 years in Siemens NX CAD
• Advanced knowledge of ASME Y14.5, Y14.41, Y14.47 and PMI usage

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and execution of digital engineering and MBD initiatives across engineering, manufacturing and supply chain
• Own supplier enablement and digital transformation programs; guide pilots to MBE maturity
• Define and govern MBD standards, current/ future-state frameworks, and transitions from 2D drawings to model-based workflows
• Ensure quality of MBD datasets with governance for geometry, annotations, metadata, attributes, and PMI reuse
• Lead pilot programs, drive interoperability and digital thread, engage vendors to align tool capabilities
• Act as thought leader; develop content, presentations, and frameworks for industry standards groups
• Develop organizational capability through training, mentoring, and scalable MBD authoring and validation

Skills

MBD experience

Digital transformation

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX CAD

NX advanced modules

Fibersim

Teamcenter

Job description

A REMOTE Model-Based Enterprise Principal Engineer job is currently available at Belcan. This is a full-time direct position with benefits. To be considered, you will need 5+ years of product definition experience including 3+ years of experience leading Model Based Definition (MBD) or similar digital transformations. As an NX MBE Principal Engineer you will support customer initiatives with subject matter expertise on MBD practices that maximize data reusability in consumption workflows. You will be joining our team of experts delivering capabilities to meet our customers’ growing needs in digital transformation.

Job Duties:

• Lead technical strategy and execution of customer-aligned digital engineering and Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) initiatives, driving adoption of Model-Based Definition (MBD) across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain environments.
• Own and drive supplier enablement and digital transformation programs, including leading supplier capability assessments, defining and executing digital transformation roadmaps, selecting pilot parts and operations, and guiding suppliers toward NSE MBE Maturity Index Level 4+ adoption.
• Define, mature, and govern MBD standards and practices, including establishing current-state assessments, architecting future-state frameworks, and leading the transition from traditional 2D drawing practices to scalable model-based workflows.
• Oversee and ensure quality of Model-Based Definition datasets, setting best practices and governance for geometry, annotations, metadata, attributes, product characteristics, and model structure to enable robust downstream consumption.
• Lead pilot programs and technology evaluations, driving interoperability and digital thread enablement, while engaging with software vendors to influence tool capabilities and align solutions to customer needs.
• Act as a technical thought leader, shaping internal and external perspectives through participation in industry standards organizations, leading user group engagement, and developing high-impact technical content, presentations, and frameworks.
• Drive organizational capability development, including leading training strategies, mentoring engineers, and establishing scalable approaches for MBD authoring, validation, and consumption across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain organizations.

Required Qualifications:

• Active security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience with Model-Based Definition (MBD), including a minimum of 5 years applying MBD within a Siemens NX CAD platform
• 3+ years of experience leading Model Based Definition (MBD) or similar digital transformations
• Advanced knowledge of model-based engineering standards and practices, including ASME Y14.5, ASME Y14.41, and ASME Y14.47, with experience applying Product Manufacturing Information (PMI) and enabling its reuse in manufacturing and inspection workflows.
• Advanced knowledge of digital product definition interoperability formats, such as 3D PDF, HTML5, STEP, QIF, JT, or similar formats used to enable downstream consumption of model-based data.
• Strong technical communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to learn new technologies, communicate complex concepts clearly, and work effectively across cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and information technology.
• Demonstrated growth mindset and forward-thinking approach, with the ability to identify opportunities to apply emerging technologies and evolving engineering processes to solve business and technical challenges.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Certification
• Experience applying Model-Based Definition (MBD) in CAD systems beyond Siemens NX, such as PTC Creo, CATIA, or SolidWorks.
• Working knowledge of Siemens digital engineering tools, including NX advanced modules and licensing packages such as Fibersim, Mechanical Routing, Electrical Routing, PMI Advisor, Check-Mate, and Tolerance Analysis, as well as familiarity with Siemens Teamcenter applications supporting the digital thread, such as Teamcenter Quality, Teamcenter Manufacturing Process Planner, and related product lifecycle management (PLM) capabilities for managing product definition, manufacturing planning, and quality processes.
• Experience applying Lean and Agile engineering practices to improve digital engineering workflows, delivery efficiency, and team collaboration.

Experience supporting organizational change management initiatives, particularly related to adoption of digital engineering, model-based practices, or new engineering tools and processes.

We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a salary range of $150,000-$190,000 Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.