Mechanical Engineer, Battery Systems - Rail & Aviation

Saft; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Adoption assistance

Discounted stock purchase

Career development

Parental leave

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Short-term Disability

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Referral bonus

Job summary

Saft is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead design and development of nickel-cadmium cells, batteries, and battery systems for rail, aviation, and telecom sectors. You will manage projects from concept to production, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100D and other standards.

Responsibilities include collaborating with engineering teams, supporting manufacturing and quality, and driving product innovation while maintaining documentation in Windchill and QAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering required or equivalent.
• 10-15 years of product design experience in aviation or rail.
• 5 years leading complex mechanical engineering projects in battery design.
• Proficient with Creo for 2D/3D design.
• Familiarity with Windchill PLM and QAD documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and development of battery systems for rail, aviation, and telecom sectors.
• Manage projects from concept through production while ensuring ISO 9001/AS9100D compliance.
• Collaborate with electrochemical and manufacturing teams to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Cross-functional teamwork

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced Degree preferred

Tools

Creo

Windchill PLM

QAD

Job description

Saft is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead design and development of nickel-cadmium cells, batteries, and battery systems for rail, aviation, and telecom sectors. You will manage projects from concept to production, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100D and other standards.

Responsibilities include collaborating with engineering teams, supporting manufacturing and quality, and driving product innovation while maintaining documentation in Windchill and QAD.