Mechanical Engineer

Saf; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Saft is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of nickel-cadmium cells, batteries, and battery systems for rail, aviation, and telecommunications. You will manage projects from concept to production, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100D, IEC, IEEE, and AWS standards while collaborating with electrochemical and mechanical teams.

The role demands strong project management, technical writing, and communication skills, with experience in battery systems and CAD

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10–15 years of product design experience in Aviation or Rail markets.
• 5+ years leading complex mechanical engineering projects in battery design.
• Proficient in Creo and Windchill PLM; knowledge of relevant standards (AWS, ASTM, AS9100D, NEC, IEC, IEEE, APTA).

Responsibilities

• Lead technical activities of mechanical team (battery design / component qualification).
• Develop the new products and developments in line with the strategic plan and marketing.
• Contribute in the site cost reduction plan.
• Assist in the Railway, Aviation, and ISD segments on technical issues.
• To Ensure support for production, the quality department, and the other sites (Zhuhai, Bangalore, Bordeaux,Valdosta).
• Maintain all CAD 2D/3D Creo drawings in a Windchill PLM tool.
• To ensure defining the design rules to size the accumulators (batteries) and battery systems in a reliable and repeatable way.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced Degree preferred

Tools

Creo

Windchill PLM

Job description

All About You

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer. In this role, you will lead the mechanical design and development of nickel-cadmium cells, batteries, and battery systems that support the rail, aviation, and telecommunications industries. You will manage mechanical engineering projects from concept through production, ensuring designs meet customer requirements while maintaining compliance with standards such as ISO 9001, APTA, AS9100D, IEC, IEEE, ASTM, AWS, and other applicable regulations. Working closely with electrochemical and mechanical engineering teams, you will develop new cell and battery technologies, support equipment and tooling requirements, and drive product innovation. You will provide technical support to manufacturing, quality, and purchasing teams, resolve engineering issues, qualify new components, suppliers, and processes, and support first article inspection activities. You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and customers to review technical specifications, perform detailed clause-by-clause requirement analyses, and develop cost-effective solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations. Additionally, you will manage engineering changes, maintain configuration-controlled documentation in Windchill and QAD, support NMR and DR disposition activities, contribute to product FMECA efforts, and oversee all 2D and 3D Creo design documentation. Success in this role requires strong project management, technical writing, and communication skills, along with the ability to continuously improve engineering processes and deliver high-quality products throughout the product lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering. Advanced Degree preferred
• 10-15 years of Product design experience in the Aviation, or Rail markets.
• 5 years of experience leading and managing Complex Mechanical Engineering Projects in the design of batteries and battery systems.
• Comprehensive design knowledge using Creo
• Familiarity with Windchill PLM systems.
• Knowledge of AWS, ASTM, AS9100D, NEC, IEC, IEEE & APTA standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical activities of mechanical team (battery design / component qualification)
• Develop the new products and developments in line with the strategic plan and marketing
• Contribute in the site cost reduction plan
• Assist in the Railway, Aviation, and ISD segments on technical issues
• To Ensure support for production, the quality department, and the other sites (Zhuhai, Bangalore, Bordeaux,Valdosta)
• Maintain all CAD 2D/3D Creo drawings in a Windchill PLM tool.
• To ensure defining the design rules to size the accumulators (batteries) and battery systems in a reliable and repeatable way.

What We Offer

Whether you are just getting started or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package to include generous compensation based on market standards, healthcare, wellness, adoption assistance, discounted stock purchase, career development and recognition programs. Some of our superior benefits include parental (maternal and paternal) leave, 401K retirement contribution match at 7%, educational assistance (tuition reimbursement), Short-term Disability (STD), paid holidays, paid vacation, and paid employee referral award.

We appreciate diverse skills/experience and yours could add immense value to our team. Our customers have varied backgrounds and so do our employees. If you are excited about leaving your footprint on our technical customer-centric solutions while increasing sales, we would love to hear from you.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, and genetic information. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

About Us

Saft is a global battery company like no other! Our long experience and pioneering spirit, combined with our unique industrial approach, puts us in a leading position to meet the needs of the most demanding customers. Our batteries and battery systems make a different in every market sector they serve.

Established in 19 countries and supported by our 16 production sites, Saft has more than 4,300 employees around the world and more than 3,000 customers across a range of industries.

Since 2016, Saft is a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, a global integrated energy company that produces and markets various forms of energy, including oil, biofuels, natural gas, green gases, renewables, and electricity. With 100,000 employees, TotalEnergies is committed to provide reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy to as many people as possible. The company operates in approximately 120 countries and places sustainability at the core of its strategy, projects, and operations.

Salary Range

USD $0.00 - USD $0.00 /Yr.