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East Syracuse, NY (Collamer), United States of America
Hybrid
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Engineering Excellence is seeking a candidate to support the advancement of process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives across engineering disciplines at Saab, Inc. This role will report to the Director of Engineering Excellence and will work across multiple engineering disciplines, with different levels of leadership, and varying levels of engineers to establish engineering metrics and KPIs, streamline current engineering processes, promote and help adaptation of engineering best practices, and inform training initiatives.
The candidate can be based in one of our offices or remotely with the United States, with a preference for candidates located on the East Coast. This position is eligible for Saab, Inc.'s relocation package for candidates moving to one of our office locations. Travel (25-50%) to our sites will be required.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify and execute improvements in engineering processes, workflows, tools, and training.
Support development and implementation of metrics and KPIs across multiple engineering disciplines, establishing a foundational framework for collection and reporting.
Facilitate cross-discipline collaboration among engineering teams with a focus on compliance, process improvement, resource utilization, and competency development.
Champion a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and engineering best practices across all levels of the organization.
Partner closely with training owners to inform design and execution of engineering learning & development initiatives.
Compensation Range: $132,000 - $171,600
The compensation range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Saab, Inc. considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
12+ years of engineering experience, with at least 2 years focused on process improvement, operational excellence, or engineering excellence.
Strong knowledge of systems engineering and systems thinking, system development lifecycles.
Proven experience establishing metrics/KPI frameworks, gathering/collections processes, reporting frameworks, specific for engineering data.
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
Familiarity with industry standard toolsets; Jira, Confluence, Requirements Management applications, SYSML/UML (Cameo/MagicDraw preferred), PowerBI, etc.
Desired: Six Sigma Black Belt Certification.
Citizenship Requirements:
Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Drug-Free Workplaces:
Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, a business casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits.
Highlights include:
Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
401(k) with employer contributions
Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
Wellness and employee assistance resources
Employee stock purchase opportunities
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. In the U.S., Saab delivers advanced technology and systems, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as international and commercial partners. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in ten U.S. locations.
Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person’s needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab values diversity and is an Affirmative Action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Saab is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.