IFPC Principal Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities: Contribute to engineering activities for the IFPC Hardware IPT, including technical execution, deliverables, and issue resolution Develop and maintain engineering plans and schedules, manage technical risks, and coordinate deliverables to support program objectives Ensure complete and accurate definition of mechanical assemblies, subsystems, and ground support equipment within the Technical Data Package (TDP) Lead technical peer reviews and drive resolution of complex engineering issues Serve as primary technical interface with design agent and Industry IPT, aligning engineering decisions Incorporate design changes to improve manufacturability, quality, and production efficiency Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, operations, and liaison engineering to resolve bottlenecks and support hardware delivery Coordinate with supplier program managers to ensure timely hardware delivery and address producibility issues Provide technical oversight of nonconforming hardware dispositions within MRB authority and support RCCA investigations Lead the Failure Review Board (FRB) process to resolve technical issues Identify and communicate program risks and improvement opportunities to the Risk and Opportunity (RIO) Board Act as senior technical representative to the customer, reporting status and engineering/manufacturing activities Mentor less experienced engineers and provide technical guidance across the IPT

Key requirements: Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited institution with 12+ years of experience, or Master’s degree and 10 years of experience Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams or IPTs on complex mechanical subsystem design, development, integration, or production Experience planning and coordinating engineering activities, delivering technical work, and managing risks and schedules Proficiency with CAD tools (Creo, CATIA, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks) Experience in PLM environments Working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and tolerance analysis Understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, and configuration management Experience leading technical investigations and resolving issues in development or production Ability to lead technical reviews and provide engineering recommendations Awareness of cost, schedule, and risk impacts in engineering decisions Experience interfacing with customers and external engineering organizations to coordinate activities Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and mentor others Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance communication leadership problem-solving Creo CAD Windchill PLM GD&T (ASME Y14.5)