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Job ID: 110544

The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 4 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

Job Summary

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Manager, Mechanical Engineer for our Bridgeton, MO facility. This position will be responsible for supervising a team of mechanical engineers on activities and the completion of the activities on time and budget. The mechanical engineers are responsible for design, development, analysis, documentation and supporting the testing of products, systems or subsystems. The manager must also have the ability to complete a technical project independently and to mentor and/or coach other engineers.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage, supervise, and direct the work of mechanical engineering team responsible for driving technology through means of design, development, analysis, documentation and support of the testing of products, systems or subsystems

• Manage budget, cost and schedule input for department and design assignments

• Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable

• Drive the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements

• Document component and subsystem specifications and material requirements

• Participate in preparation of proposals

• Responsible for completion of assigned task on time and meeting technical requirements

• Work closely with staff to conceptualize systems and mechanical designs

• Assist and participate in technical engineering support activities, such as design reviews

• Perform the design, development, modification, analysis, and/or documentation of various mechanical systems

• Participate in resolution of technical issues within internal and external customers.

• Attend and participate in appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings

• Mentor and/or coach other engineers either within or outside of direct staff

• Supervise a group independently providing assistance to staff; communicating work priorities; verifying accuracy of work; employee development

• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required

• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field or an related equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities

• Excellent analytical and communication skills, written and verbal

• Experience with using 3D modeling software such as Creo Parametric, SolidWorks, Unigraphics, etc.

• Understanding of Finite Element Analysis and CFD software such as ANSYS Mechanical, Fluent, and LS- DYNA

• Experience with understanding and generating commercial and/or military mechanical drawings

• Experience using Microsoft Office tools

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #LSY