Mechanical Procurement Engineer Senior

Job ID 2617041 Location Remote Work, DC, US Date Posted 2026-09-18 Category Engineering and Sciences Subcategory Mechanical Procurement Engineer Schedule Full-Time Shift Day Job Travel Yes - 25% of the time Minimum Clearance Required Interim_Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret Potential for Remote Work ORA_HYBRID Description We are seeking a technically capable and detail-oriented Senior Mechanical Procurement Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will apply your mechanical engineering knowledge — including a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production methods — to support strategic procurement decisions for build-to-print and prototype mechanical assemblies in support of Department of Defense (DoD) programs. You will work closely with program engineers, designers, and Procurement Buyers/Supply Chain Administrators (SCAs) to source, negotiate, and purchase machinery, equipment, tools, raw materials, parts, and supplies necessary for program operations. This is a collaborative, execution-focused role requiring solid technical judgment, strong analytical skills, and the ability to solve difficult procurement and engineering challenges in a dynamic defense contracting environment. This position is remote with 20% travel requirement. The Ideal Candidate Has a solid mechanical engineering foundation with manufacturing process knowledge as a meaningful differentiator, and hands-on experience supporting build-to-print and prototype DoD programs with the ability to read and interpret technical drawings, GD&T, and TDPs Brings strong analytical skills to cost analysis, price trend tracking, supplier performance monitoring, and risk mitigation while working collaboratively across engineering, procurement, supply chain, and quality teams Is detail-oriented, exercises sound independent judgment, thrives in a remote environment, and is eager to grow supplier assessment and procurement engineering capabilities through hands-on experience What You Will Do Technical Procurement & Engineering Support Apply technical knowledge of mechanical systems design, analysis, and manufacturing processes 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) — leveraging manufacturing process knowledge to assess whether supplier approaches are technically feasible and cost-effective Work with program engineers and designers to write Subcontractor Statements of Work (SOWs) and assist Procurement Buyers/SCAs in the preparation of RFPs and bid packages Review supplier proposals and provide technical input to support source selection decisions Negotiation & Cost Analysis Compile and analyze statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and support the establishment of price objectives Assist Procurement Buyers/SCAs with supplier negotiations, applying knowledge of manufacturing processes and production costs to analyze supplier operations and identify the lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and schedule requirements Track price trends and manufacturing process information to evaluate opportunities to leverage material acquisitions in support of program budgets and schedules Supplier Management & Risk Mitigation Closely monitor supplier performance, identify supplier risks, and develop mitigation plans to protect program schedules and budgets Apply understanding of manufacturing processes and production capabilities to evaluate supplier capacity and identify potential production risks before they impact program deliverables Travel to supplier facilities to support vendor evaluations and manufacturing process assessments — initially accompanied by senior engineering staff with a clear expectation to develop independent assessment capabilities over time Collaborate with Supplier Quality Engineers and proc…

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