Saab, Inc. · 5 hours ago
Director, Aerospace Design
West Lafayette, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$189K/yr - $255K/yr
15+ years expSaab, Inc. is a leading defense and security company seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Engineering - Aerospace Design. In this role, you will establish a team and lead the transfer of design technology for aerospace products and systems to support manufacturing in the United States.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead engineering data management and revision control, design instruction and infrastructure, safety and airworthiness best practices in accordance with Saab design and stress standards, design for manufacturing support and change requests to enhance product performance, and lead the material review board (MRB) team in the United States
Subject matter expert in design reviews, product evaluations, change requests, support customer engagements as the local subject matter expert (SME) in aerospace design, and help derive and implement Industry 4.0 technologies
Develop an investment plan that includes staffing to establish an engineering design capability in the United States, capital planning for tools and software, and IR&D and B&P requirements working with general management, finance, marketing and sales, and the engineering teams
Establish a strong relationship with the design authority in Sweden and work closely with business development and R&D teams on proposals and business case development, and provide budgetary input
Ensure requirements for product safety, performance, customer specifications, and schedule are exceeded
Represent business unit in an international environment reporting status of projects to senior levels of management
Serve as a liaison to Purdue University developing research projects and establishing a talent pipeline for future growth
Contribute to work culture aligned with Saab Company values – demonstrating Trust, Drive, Expertise and Support
Support other projects and tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelors – Aerospace Engineering or similar design equivalent
Masters – Aerospace Engineering or similar business equivalent
15+ years of aerospace design experience in aerostructures. Systems experience is a plus
10+ years of experience leading large cross functional teams
Competence in systems design, stress analysis, material review board (MRB), and development for manned/unmanned aircraft is preferred
Experience in DoD regulations, including FARs, DFARS, ITAR, EAR
Experience with FAA Part 23 regulations for aircraft type certification
Material expertise in metallics, composites, and other advanced materials preferred
Experience with new product introduction, industrialization, technology transfers, and product readiness development
Experience with design and simulation tools inside Siemens and Dassault software systems and digital design systems
Experience with military DoD regulatory requirements in design, testing, stress, and validation including airworthiness specification and testing
Strong interpersonal skills working with innovative international teams and matrix reporting structures
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with team building experience
Experience creating and maintaining an operating budget, forecasting and executing resource requirements, and developing business proposals to meet company objectives
The ability to grow and mentor technical talent by identifying, crafting, and implementing development and compensation plans
The ability to identify, qualify and cultivate strategic partnerships in support of functional and business objectives internally and externally
Must hold or be able to obtain U.S. DoD Secret security clearance
Must be a U.S. citizen
Preferred
Competence in systems design, stress analysis, material review board (MRB), and development for manned/unmanned aircraft
Material expertise in metallics, composites, and other advanced materials
Experience with design and simulation tools inside Siemens and Dassault software systems and digital design systems
Benefits
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
Company
Saab, Inc.
Saab serves the U.S.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Erik Smith
President and CEO Saab, Inc.
Gerald Charlwood
VP CTO
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