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Textron · 3 weeks ago

Structure Integrated Product Team Lead

Slidell, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Textron Systems is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering leader to join the Crewed Land Systems team at their Slidell, LA facility. The role involves leading engineering teams through the lifecycle of military vehicle development, focusing on mechanical and electrical component integration and testing.

AerospaceFinanceIndustrial

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead a team of talented engineers through the development, integration, and test of mechanical and electrical components and subsystems

Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for your given IPT to ensure compliance to all applicable performance specifications, standards, and regulations

Collaborate cross-functionally within the business to ensure that performance, cost, and schedule targets are achieved throughout the lifecycle

Lead recurring IPT meetings, working groups, and design reviews both internally and with the Government customer

Review and release 3D models, 2D drawings, and reports to ensure we deliver quality products

Review and approve technical analysis including Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and other engineering tools

Support proposal bid and execution activities including technical writing, Statements of Work (SOW), Basis of Estimates (BOEs), and scheduling

Provide technical support to manufacturing functions and Field Service Representatives (FSRs) during prototyping, production, test, and sustainment activities

Foster development of junior engineers including interns, co-ops, and new hires

Lead the structure IPT including hull, structural appendages, grilles, hatches, and armor

Experience with weld joint design, weld symbols, etc. for multiple material types and weld processes

Understanding of the weldability, formability, and machinability for different types of aluminum and steel alloys to balance cost, schedule, weight, and performance

Experience with the design and fabrication of tactical or combat vehicle hull structures is desired

Perform and/or oversee structural analysis using SolidWorks Simulation and ANSYS

Experience with live-fire testing is desired

Qualification

Mechanical Engineering3D CAD SoftwareStructural AnalysisFinite Element Analysis (FEA)Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)Weld Joint DesignModel-Based Definition (MBD)Automotive ExperienceMilitary Vehicle KnowledgeLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering

10 years of relevant engineering experience

Excellent leadership and communication skills to lead a team of talented engineers across multiple disciplines

Experience leading and participating in Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETRs)

Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks (preferred), NX, CATIA, or Creo

Experience with designing machined, cast, and sheet metal parts, weldments, and bolted joints including material selection, corrosion, tolerance stack analysis, DFX, and GD&T

Experience with FEA software including SolidWorks Simulation and/or ANSYS

Strong problem-solving skills to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge of military vehicle systems, components, and specifications (e.g., MIL-STD, NATO standards)

Ability to work 40 hours/week (This position is on a 9/80 schedule)

Eligible to obtain U.S. security clearance