Mechanical Engineering Manager

Safran Defense & Space, Inc.; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for career growth

Supportive team environment

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Bedford, NH is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to oversee design teams and ensure compliance with development processes. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of mechanical design experience, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and proficiency with SolidWorks. This role involves planning, managing team activities, and providing mentorship. Occasional travel is required. Be part of a mission-oriented team dedicated to supporting national defense and space innovation.

Qualifications

• 7 - 10 years of experience with mechanical design.
• Strong understanding of optical system design.
• Experience in Government qualification testing per Mil Std 810G.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and direct Mechanical Engineering Team activities.
• Provide mentoring and career counseling to engineering staff.
• Develop engineering documentation including detail and assembly drawings.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Proficient with SolidWorks

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (BSME preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Office Suite

Job description

About Our Mission

Join 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 Profile

The 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and direct the overall activities of the Mechanical Engineering Team
• Work with the Chief Technology Officer and Program Management team to plan resource needs and manage staffing to accommodate those needs
• Monitor team activities to ensure compliance with development processes and quality standards
• Provide mentoring and career counseling to engineering staff as appropriate
• Support, communicate and reinforce the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary and recognition/disciplinary actions
• As 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 systems
• Develop and support Engineering and Configuration Control processes specific to mechanical design and tolerances, and pre-planned product improvement initiatives
• Support of engineering documentation including detail drawings, assembly drawings and BOMS
• Support 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 Successful

• 7 - 10 years of experience with mechanical design
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably BSME or above) with a mechanical concentration
• Proficient with SolidWorks or equivalent Computer Aided Design tool
• Mechanical CAD required – SolidWorks Preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite of programs, including MS Word, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel required
• Strong working knowledge of optical system design, assembly, test, spectral requirements, and precision mechanism design methods
• Capability to manage multiple and changing priorities
• Practical hands on experience with mechanical assembly desired
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organization, presentation and customer relationship skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills while having the ability to be a team player
• Experience in conducting Government qualification testing per Mil Std 810G or equivalent
• Ability to multitask
• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident
• Requires U.S. Citizenship

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• MS in Mechanical Engineering
• Finite Element Analysis experience
• Familiarity with Mil STD testing
• Solid understanding of machining practices
• Experience in designing products for harsh military and commercial environments preferred
• Familiarity with working in an ITAR environment
• Experience working in a diverse multinational engineering organization a plus
• Experience working in an ITAR environment

TRAVEL

Occasional travel outside the local area

Accessibility

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Eeo Statement & Accessibility

EOE/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)).