Principal Mechanical Engineer - Team Lead - Tewksbury, MA (Hybrid)

at  Raytheon

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical degree.
• 8 years of experience in a Mechanical Engineering role with minimum four (4) years designing and developing mechanical equipment, preferably for use in Military environments.
• Experience leading engineering teams with cost and schedule responsibility.
• Mechanical design experience, including concept definition through detailed design and transition to production and production support.
• Experience in mechanical design, development, material selection, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with managing engineering budgets with Earned Value Management (EVMS) and Estimate at Complete (EAC) process.
• Experience in supporting or leading proposals.
• Experience with Risk & Opportunity Management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools, associated product data management tools, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and tolerance analysis.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an Integrated Product Team environment, interfacing with multiple Engineering disciplines, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, IPT Leadership, Program Managers, and Customers.
• Engineering project management experience with schedule and budget responsibility.
• Excellent communication, technical writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of Military and Commercial Specifications.
• Working knowledge or experience with air defense systems ground equipment, ground-based missile launchers and missile design.
• Experience in design, fabrication, and integration of electronic assemblies, launcher and missile assemblies, and equipment packaging.
• Knowledge of Agile product development methods.
• Advanced problem-solving skills.
• Experience with hardware design for NASAMS or Patriot Air Defense Systems
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/Power Point/Project)
• Experience with current manufacturing systems and processes.
• Reliability or failure analysis experience.
• Ability to generate Root Cause Corrective Action summaries and present it to program leadership.
• Experience with generation of technical while papers.
• Able to work well with people and achieve results with a minimum of conflicts and within schedule.
• Previous experience that includes adaptability and willingness to work varying assignments.
• Team leadership: experience leading a multi-disciplined, technical team with the ability to develop, empower, motivate, and monitor the team.
• Proven ability to lead technical solutions to complex user requirements.

POSITION ROLE TYPE:

Hybrid
At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
The Raytheon Mechanical Engineering (ME) Organization leads the mechanical hardware design, development and production of radar, sonar, torpedo, and combat system equipment. The ME Team uses state-of the-art tools, processes, technology, and Raytheon’s CORE principles. ME’s capabilities encompass a broad range of technical disciplines which include engineering, manufacturing, technical services, materials, processes, analysis, test, and documentation.
The Air Defense Ground Equipment (ADGE) Department leads mechanical design, development, and integration of platform systems. This includes shelter systems, hardware integration, cable & interconnections, as well as facility development, and site integration. The department is comprised of individuals with technical expertise and experience in hardware design, integration, and production support.
The ADGE department is looking for a full-time Principal Mechanical Engineer – Team Lead, located in Tewksbury, MA.

THIS IS A HYBRID ROLE.

The Section Leader is responsible for management of the engineering staff supporting the air defense systems ground based NASAMS launcher mechanical design team. They and their direct reports will support the design, equipment integration, major end item development, vendor support, and sustainment of the existing launcher product line.
The individual will support and lead multi-disciplined engineering teams and provide mechanical solutions and services across all program phases including proposal development. Areas of focus can encompass development of next generation ground-based missile launcher systems, design development for existing products, transition to production, product support, vendor oversight, and field upgrades.

RESPONSIBILITIES TO ANTICIPATE:

• Provide direct line management and leadership for 15-25 highly skilled mechanical engineers.
• Served as the liaison to the programs and Integrated Product Teams concerning staffing assignments, forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Oversee technical performance of individual contributors and engineering leads. Provide technical guidance and project support throughout the product life cycle. Support and oversee Technical Data Package Development and peer reviews.
• Responsible for employee technical development, leadership development, mentoring, motivating, training, and recognition.
• Conduct performance reviews and support recruitment and retention efforts.
• Lead and support Mechanical Engineering (ME) organization initiatives to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Oversee mid to large sized cross functional engineering teams as a technical execution lead through all phases of development from proposal generation, program start up, requirements allocation, preliminary design, detailed development, and first article production.
• Perform complex mechanical design, development, and documentation of components, sub-assemblies, and major end items for defense system equipment in accordance with system requirements.
• Support the factory and suppliers with product integration domestically and internationally.
• Interface with other engineering disciplines, non-technical disciplines, and suppliers to develop design solutions and resolve technical challenges to support production milestones.
• Meet commitments for assigned schedule, financial, and technical goals.
• Mentor and guide lead engineers and junior engineers.