Raytheon · 1 day ago
P4 Principal Mechanical Engineer Lead
Raytheon is a leading defense contractor dedicated to helping the nation and allies defend freedoms. The Principal Mechanical Engineer Lead will support the design and development of major components for the Patriot Missile system, ensuring manufacturability and supplier success through collaboration and technical guidance.
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Responsibilities
Support design specification development through production qualification and release including ensuring design is manufacturable
Ensure the suppliers are successful in completing major design and production reviews on schedule
Participate in design peer reviews and conduct trade studies to promote sound technical decisions
Provide responses to supplier questions related to general design expectations and interpretation of the relevant specifications
Provide guidance on Raytheon expectations for design rigor, level of TDP & MDP documentation required, typical analysis approach, and other similar topics
Connect suppliers with Raytheon subject matter experts as required
Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, non-technical disciplines, and suppliers to develop robust design solutions and resolve technical challenges
Work with limited supervision and meet technical, schedule, and monetary commitments
Apply knowledge and experience in technical problem solving and hardware development in an engaged team environment
Drawing generation, drawing release, and drawing change incorporation
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and 8 years of professional experience in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering role
Experience in engineering design, development and/or production support
Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and ASME drawing and documentation standards and procedures
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance and US passport is required
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Preferred
Experience using Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools
Previous experience with design reviews including preparation of chart decks, generating design artifacts for presenting to suppliers and customers
Mechanical or Electrical Engineering discipline degree with 2+ years of experience working within small electromechanical or gyroscope similar assembly/products
Familiarity with Earn Value Management (EVMS)
ASME Y14.5 GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) experience
Strong CAD Design Experience (CREO, AutoCAD Preferred)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Company
Raytheon
Raytheon, an RTX business, creates next-generation defense solutions that are smarter, faster and better than previously thought possible.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$16MKey Investors
United States Air Force
2012-01-17Series Unknown· $5.5M
2009-10-26Acquired
2009-10-01Series Unknown· $10.5M
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