Senior Principal Mechanical Procurement Engineer

🕒 July 10

🗽 New York – Remote

🗽 New York – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🧑‍🔧 Mechanical Engineer

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SAIC

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1969

☁️ SaaS

📣 Marketing

🏢 Enterprise

🔥 Funding within the last year

💰 $500M Post-IPO Debt - SAIC on 2025-09

SaaS • Marketing • Enterprise

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📋 Description

• Apply advanced knowledge of mechanical systems design and analysis to support sourcing decisions, SOW development, RFP preparation, and supplier proposal evaluations for build-to-print and prototype DoD assemblies • Read and interpret technical drawings, GD&T, engineering notes, and Technical Data Packages (TDPs) to ensure supplier understanding and compliance with program requirements • Manage and track engineering redlines and drawing updates, ensuring changes are accurately captured, reviewed, and dispositioned in a timely manner • Maintain and manage PLM system data (Aras, Windchill) including drawing releases, revision control, and engineering change management to ensure procurement activities are always aligned with the latest approved technical baseline • Lead the creation and documentation of procurement engineering processes and work instructions to standardize supplier sourcing, evaluation, and management activities • Establish KPIs and performance metrics to measure process effectiveness and drive continuous improvement • Monitor supplier performance and actively support supplier quality activities including audits, corrective actions, and first article inspections • Identify and mitigate supplier risks, ensuring suppliers meet quality management requirements including AS9100 and ISO 9001 • Collaborate with Supplier Quality Engineers to resolve non-conformances and drive improvement at the supplier level • Travel to supplier facilities to conduct vendor evaluations, audit manufacturing processes, and perform capacity and capability assessments to ensure suppliers can meet program requirements for DoD build-to-print and prototype manufacturing • Partner with Procurement Buyers/SCAs to provide technical oversight across the purchase order lifecycle, ensuring POs accurately reflect technical requirements and are executed in alignment with program standards, schedule, and budget objectives • Serve as a technical liaison between engineering, procurement, and logistics teams, monitoring material flow and proactively engaging to resolve technical, schedule, or delivery challenges before they impact program milestones • Utilize ERP systems (Costpoint preferred) to manage procurement transactions, track open orders, monitor budgets, and maintain accurate program data • Support Procurement Buyers/SCAs in supplier negotiations and source selection, leveraging technical knowledge to challenge cost positions and establish price objectives • Analyze pricing trends, manufacturing processes, and supplier operations to identify cost reduction opportunities and optimize material acquisitions in support of DoD program budgets and schedules • Participate with senior managers in developing strategic plans and objectives for the procurement engineering function • Influence without organizational authority to build consensus and drive alignment across engineering, procurement, supply chain, and quality teams • Apply exceptional attention to detail in reviewing technical documents, contracts, SOWs, and procurement records to ensure accuracy and completeness • Self-initiate assignments and make independent decisions to ensure effective achievement of program and organizational objectives

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline • 12+ years of progressive experience in mechanical engineering, procurement engineering, or a combination of both • Demonstrated experience supporting build-to-print and/or prototype manufacturing programs, preferably in a DoD or defense contracting environment • Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, GD&T, and Technical Data Packages (TDPs) • Experience managing engineering redlines, drawing updates, and revision control within a PLM environment • Strong experience with procurement processes including RFP development, SOW writing, supplier negotiations, source selection, and contract execution • Demonstrated experience providing technical oversight of purchase orders and coordinating with logistics and procurement teams to ensure on-time delivery • Demonstrated experience in supplier quality activities such as audits, corrective actions, and first article inspections • Working knowledge of AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality management standards and their application in a manufacturing and supplier management environment • Experience identifying and mitigating supplier and supply chain risks • Proven ability to create, implement, and audit processes, establish KPIs, and drive continuous improvement • Working knowledge of ERP and PLM systems (e.g., Aras, Windchill) for managing procurement, engineering data, and drawing configuration control • Ability to influence without organizational authority and drive alignment across cross-functional teams • Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills • Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision • Willingness and ability to travel to supplier facilities for vendor evaluations, manufacturing process audits, and capacity and capability reviews • Active Secret security clearance required

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits • Opportunities for continued professional development and career advancement • 401(k) with company match • Paid time off and holidays