Manager, Mechanical Engineering

Saab Inc. Surveillance Systems Division is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager. The primary function of the role is to manage a team of approximately 10+ Mechanical Engineers who work on the production, sustainment and maintenance of a series of radar, command & control and Air Traffic Management products. The Mechanical Engineering Manager will collaborate with program management teams, division's chief engineer, human resources and other functions to support execution of existing programs, and technology transfers, as well as to assist with Surveillance engineering organization growth and engineering alignment with the future business development.

Responsibilities will include:

Lead and develop the Mechanical engineering team focused on meeting technical, program and business objectives.

• Program resource planning

• Develop on-going staffing capacity and long-term staffing plans

• Recruit staff as necessary to meet business demand

• Assign appropriate personnel to projects and programs

• Ensure all personnel have established relevant goals and objectives that link directly to the objectives of the business.

• Provide technical oversight, guidance, mentorship and coaching to assigned personnel in the performance of their assigned tasks.

• Manage the annual performance review process, compensation reviews, and career development process.

Ensure accountability for creation of accurate cost and schedule targets, and execution of technical effort in accordance with those targets.

• Understand and manage resources to Program Manager's budget and schedule.

• Determine the department or team's strategy for completing a task.

• Maintain department competencies by creating a training strategy and providing training opportunities for employees to continue their professional development.

• Responsible for cost estimating activities related to contract proposals, IR&D, Capital, and assigned overhead budgets.

• Ensure the BOE's and schedules are accurate, appropriate, documented and consistent with overall program objectives.

• Establish cost and schedule targets for team members.

• Monitor and control execution consistent with established technical, cost and schedule objectives.

• Support contract negotiations and fact finding as requested by program management.

Provide credible technical insight and leadership within Mechanical Engineering

• Contribute to technology roadmap planning.

• Develop innovative technical solutions, assess technical risk and identify risk mitigation strategies within assigned discipline(s).

• Responsible for budgeting including OH, capital requests, and software/tool subscriptions for the mechanical engineering function.

Be a champion for the quality and continuous improvement of technical processes.

• Ensure updates for Quality Management System (QMS) processes, forms, templates, work instructions and job aids are completed.

• Establish processes and benchmarks for measuring team and process performance.

• Ensure team is accountable for adherence to established processes and continuous improvement objectives.

Compensation Range: $150,500 - $195,600

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.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or related discipline.

• 15+ years of experience in a technical/ engineering environment

• Subject matter expert in Mechanical Engineering and ability to support manufacturing.

• Ability to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.

• Ability to provide strategic direction for system design, projects and programs in area of expertise.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate across disciplines effectively.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to:

• Set and articulate goals and build a team around those goals.

• Anticipate organizational challenges likely to occur due to the dynamics of the business environment and formulate contingency plans and coping strategies.

• Forecast resource requirements (people, money & assets) in order to meet business objectives.

• Measure team and process performance through the definition and use of appropriate metrics.

Citizenship Requirements:

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, a business casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits.

Highlights include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents

• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays

• 401(k) with employer contributions

• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance

• Wellness and employee assistance resources

• Employee stock purchase opportunities

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. In the U.S., Saab delivers advanced technology and systems, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as international and commercial partners. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in ten U.S. locations.

Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person's needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab values diversity and is an Affirmative Action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Saab is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.