Mechanical Engineer

Saft America, Inc.•Valdosta, GA

21d

About The Position

Lead mechanical design and development of nickel-cadmium cells, batteries, and battery systems supporting the rail, aviation, and telecommunications industries. Manage mechanical engineering projects from concept through production, ensuring customer requirements are met and designs comply with applicable standards and regulations, including ISO 9001, APTA, AS9100D, IEC, IEEE, ASTM, and AWS. Work with electrochemical and mechanical engineering teams to develop cell and battery technologies, support equipment and tooling needs, and drive product innovation. Provide technical support to manufacturing, quality, and purchasing; resolve engineering issues; qualify components, suppliers, and processes; and support first article inspection activities. Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and customers on technical specifications, clause-by-clause requirement analyses, and cost-effective solutions. Manage engineering changes and configuration-controlled documentation in Windchill and QAD; support NMR and DR disposition activities; contribute to product FMECA efforts; and oversee 2D and 3D Creo design documentation. The position calls for project management, technical writing, communication, and continuous improvement skills to deliver high-quality products throughout the product lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
10–15 years of product design experience in the aviation or rail markets.
5 years of experience leading and managing complex mechanical engineering projects involving the design of batteries and battery systems.
Comprehensive design knowledge using Creo.
Familiarity with Windchill PLM systems.
Knowledge of AWS, ASTM, AS9100D, NEC, IEC, IEEE, and APTA standards.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Lead technical activities of the mechanical team, including battery design and component qualification.
Develop new products in line with the strategic plan and marketing.
Contribute to the site cost-reduction plan.
Assist the Railway, Aviation, and ISD segments with technical issues.
Support production, the quality department, and other sites (Zhuhai, Bangalore, Bordeaux, and Valdosta).
Maintain all 2D and 3D Creo drawings in Windchill PLM.
Define design rules for sizing accumulators (batteries) and battery systems in a reliable and repeatable way.
Manage mechanical engineering projects from concept through production.
Provide technical support to manufacturing, quality, and purchasing teams; resolve engineering issues; qualify components, suppliers, and processes; and support first article inspection activities.
Review customer technical specifications, perform clause-by-clause requirement analyses, and develop cost-effective solutions with Sales, Marketing, and customers.
Manage engineering changes and configuration-controlled documentation in Windchill and QAD; support NMR and DR disposition activities; and contribute to product FMECA efforts.