Mechanical Engineer, Solidworks Saab... – Posted by Roland DIBO

Design Engine; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector is seeking a Full-Time Mechanical Engineer. The role involves the design and development of sophisticated weapon systems, requiring expertise in SolidWorks and collaboration across teams. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and have at least 2 years of relevant experience, with opportunities for professional growth and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Medical, vision and dental insurance

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, parental leave)

401(k) with immediate vesting

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Wellness account and employee assistance programs

Employee stock purchase program

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively (written and verbal)

Responsibilities

• Application of mechanical engineering principles for design and development.
• Develop CAD models of components and assemblies.
• Follow through on development, prototyping, integration, and support.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Full-Time Mechanical Engineer, Solidworks

Saab Inc.’s Land Systems division is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with experience in weapon systems engineering design, development, and production support. The engineer will be a member of the Mechanical Engineering team responsible for the development of shoulder-fired munitions and precision fire systems. Additionally, the engineer will collaborate with other engineering disciplines, program management, the chief engineer, and various other functions to accomplish assigned tasks.

Responsibilities include:

• Application of mechanical engineering principles for the design and development of mechanical components and assemblies by system requirements.
• Develop CAD models of electronic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components and assemblies.
• Documentation of design solutions, including reports, engineering drawings, and Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Present and discuss technical concepts, tradeoffs, analyses, designs, and performance estimates.
• Interface with Systems Engineering and other disciplines to develop/define/implement customer requirements.
• Follow through on full product lifecycle: development, prototyping, integration, verification, deployment, and support.
• Incorporate Mechanical Engineering best practices, Design for Cost, Maintainability, and Manufacturability.
• Identify, manage, and solve problems associated with mechanical engineering work products.
• Apply experience and knowledge to resolve design, supplier quality, manufacturing, and field issues.
• Follow company standard operating procedures and Quality System requirements.
• Provide effective communication across functional teams.
• Work as key member of a cross-functional team to develop mechanical and electro-mechanical solutions.
• Domestic and Foreign Travel may be required up to 20%.

The compensation range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Saab, Inc. considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate’s work experience, key skills, and education/training.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field and 2+ years of relevant experience. A Master’s Degree in related field may be substituted for additional years of experience.
• Experience in basic mechanical design, documentation, and production support.
• Demonstrated ability to solve technical challenges while working in a cross-functional team.
• Demonstrated expertise in mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with 3D CAD software.
• Experience with configuration management systems.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively (written and verbal)
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with proven hands-on experience.
• Must hold or be able to hold a U.S. DoD SECRET security clearance.

Desired Experience and Skills:

• Experience in design, development, testing, and production support of weapon systems.
• Experience with DoD programs.
• Familiarity with Military Standards, ruggedized equipment design, and environmental test requirements.
• Experience with ANSI/ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with SolidWorks
• Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Drug-Free Workplaces:

Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, business-casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits:

• Medical, vision and dental insurance for employees and dependents
• Paid time off including: minimum of 3 weeks vacation, 5 floating holidays, 8 designated holidays, parental leave, personal illness, bereavement, jury duty, long-term and short-term disability
• 401(k) with immediate vesting on employer match
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan assistance
• Wellness account, Care.com subscription and employee assistance programs
• Employee stock purchase program with employer match

Location:

Currently, the position is remote, with a home office; relocation will be required to the Detroit, MI area.

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