Senior Mechanical Procurement Engineer - DoD Programs (Remote)

Saic; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Procurement Engineer to support DoD programs, applying mechanical engineering knowledge to sourcing decisions, SOW/RFP preparation, and supplier evaluations. You will read GD&T, assess technical feasibility, and collaborate across engineering, procurement, and QA teams in a remote setting with ~20% travel.

The role emphasizes cost analysis, supplier negotiations, and risk mitigation within a defense contracting environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 5+ years in mechanical/procurement engineering.
• Experience with DoD/build-to-print programs.
• Ability to read drawings, GD&T, and Technical Data Packages (TDPs).
• Experience with cost analysis and supplier negotiations.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing decisions, SOW development, and RFP preparation.
• Review supplier proposals and provide technical input for source selection.
• Write Subcontractor SOWs and assist with bid packages.
• Track price trends and production costs to optimize value.
• Travel to supplier facilities ~20% and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Use Costpoint ERP to manage procurement transactions and records.

Skills

Mechanical Eng

GD&T

Cost analysis

SOW/RFP writing

Supplier negotiations

Costpoint ERP

SolidWorks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Costpoint ERP

SolidWorks

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Procurement Engineer to support DoD programs, applying mechanical engineering knowledge to sourcing decisions, SOW/RFP preparation, and supplier evaluations. You will read GD&T, assess technical feasibility, and collaborate across engineering, procurement, and QA teams in a remote setting with ~20% travel.

The role emphasizes cost analysis, supplier negotiations, and risk mitigation within a defense contracting environment.