Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer

Company: Alten Technology USA
Location: Westminster
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer Who we are ALTEN Group provides inspired solutions to highly complex business and technical problems. We focus on accelerating time-to-market and ensuring a profitable outcome for a diverse client base that is focused on the medical and aerospace industries. By providing a full complement of engineering services aligned to the entire product lifecycle, ALTEN Group enables companies to accelerate product development and drive more predictability and productivity into their businesses. Working with ALTEN Group , companies gain the critical insights necessary to develop products that make a difference and create a better world. We provide proven value and predictable results in demanding and regulated markets by employing our core competencies in: Project management Product and System Engineering Core Engineering disciplines Knowledge integration NPD and Sustaining Engineering ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Group , you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world---s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. Summary: The Sr. Principal Engineer is responsible for overseeing the technical output of the ME department. The role requires a rigorous understanding of engineering first principles, a strong knowledge of analysis and design tools, good client communication, demonstrated leadership, and excellent mentorship capabilities for the ALTEN Group team. While analysis centric, the role also requires a good grasp of design principles and the ability to drive and evolve our collective understanding of relevant technical areas. The role includes planned and ad hoc oversight of analysis, engineering calculations, mechanical design, and technical documentation with the goal of ensuring high quality outputs and ensuring client satisfaction. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. -- Leadership role that serves as the guiding technical resource for multiple projects that require advanced skill sets -- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communicator able to effectively engage with clients, provide clear technical oversight, and serve as a mentor to less experienced engineers within the ME department -- Exhibit high-level project awareness and identify risks or necessary direction changes early in a program -- Verify work products are up to customer and ALTEN Group quality standards, including relevant industry standards (ISO 13485, AS9100, etc) -- Able to operate with little input from management and considerable latitude for un-reviewed actions and decisions -- Communicate and coordinate with other disciplines including Electrical, Systems, and Software Engineering -- Assist with distribution of engineering resources considering project priority, team skillset, and team interests -- Provide inputs to project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and tracking -- Assist in sales process for scoping, estimating, and quoting future projects -- Seek out and participate in outside organizations for the advancement of career and exposure of ALTEN Group -- Identify and help incorporate state of the art tools required to maintain competitive in applicable industries -- Lead initiatives and meetings within the team and functional area Qualifications -- Demonstrated ability to autonomously provide subject-matter expert level technical leadership with complex problems across a variety of industries using engineering principles -- Strong knowledge of applicable analysis tools (Ansys and/or Femap with NX Nastran, MathCad), including ability to review hand calculations to support design decisions -- Working knowledge of CAD and design tools (preferably SOLIDWORKS and/or PTC Creo) as well as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote) -- Familiarity with drawing standards, including ASME Y14.5 Dimensioning and Tolerancing -- Demonstrated experience with product design process -- Demonstrated experience working with clients to shape problems -- Demonstrated experience mentoring less experienced team members -- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present and report technical findings -- Ability to manage time among multiple projects and department needs effectively -- Familiarity with space, aerospace, and/or medical industries -- Demonstrated experience working with multi-disciplinary design teams -- Bachelor---s or Master---s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college or university plus at least 20 years of relevant experience including analysis, design and product development (note 30 years of experience is preferred) Note: Due to our work in aerospace and defense industries, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position. This job description doesn't constitute a contract of employment and ALTEN Group may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time. Salary: $135,000 - $180,000 ALTEN Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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