(Remote)MBE Principal Engineer

Job Description A REMOTE Model-Based Enterprise Principal Engineer job is currently available at Belcan. This is a full-time direct position with benefits. To be considered, you will need 5+ years of product definition experience including 3+ years of experience leading Model Based Definition (MBD) or similar digital transformations. As an NX MBE Principal Engineer you will support customer initiatives with subject matter expertise on MBD practices that maximize data reusability in consumption workflows. You will be joining our team of experts delivering capabilities to meet our customers" growing needs in digital transformation.Job Duties:*Lead technical strategy and execution of customer-aligned digital engineering and Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) initiatives, driving adoption of Model-Based Definition (MBD) across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain environments.*Own and drive supplier enablement and digital transformation programs, including leading supplier capability assessments, defining and executing digital transformation roadmaps, selecting pilot parts and operations, and guiding suppliers toward NSE MBE Maturity Index Level 4+ adoption.*Define, mature, and govern MBD standards and practices, including establishing current-state assessments, architecting future-state frameworks, and leading the transition from traditional 2D drawing practices to scalable model-based workflows.*Oversee and ensure quality of Model-Based Definition datasets, setting best practices and governance for geometry, annotations, metadata, attributes, product characteristics, and model structure to enable robust downstream consumption.*Lead pilot programs and technology evaluations, driving interoperability and digital thread enablement, while engaging with software vendors to influence tool capabilities and align solutions to customer needs.*Act as a technical thought leader, shaping internal and external perspectives through participation in industry standards organizations, leading user group engagement, and developing high-impact technical content, presentations, and frameworks.*Drive organizational capability development, including leading training strategies, mentoring engineers, and establishing scalable approaches for MBD authoring, validation, and consumption across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain organizations.Requirements:U.S. Citizenship required.Active security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a US Security ClearanceBachelor"s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, or a related engineering discipline.Experience with Model-Based Definition (MBD), including a minimum of 5 years applying MBD within a Siemens NX CAD platform3+ years of experience leading Model Based Definition (MBD) or similar digital transformationsAdvanced knowledge of model-based engineering standards and practices, including ASME Y14.5, ASME Y14.41, and ASME Y14.47, with experience applying Product Manufacturing Information (PMI) and enabling its reuse in manufacturing and inspection workflows.*Advanced knowledge of digital product definition interoperability formats, such as 3D PDF, HTML5, STEP, QIF, JT, or similar formats used to enable downstream consumption of model-based data.*Strong technical communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to learn new technologies, communicate complex concepts clearly, and work effectively across cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and information technology.*Demonstrated growth mindset and forward-thinking approach, with the ability to identify opportunities to apply emerging technologies and evolving engineering processes to solve business and technical challenges.Preferred Qualifications:ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) CertificationExperience applying Model-Based Definition (MBD) in CAD systems beyond Siemens NX, such as PTC Creo, CATIA, or SolidWorks.*Working knowledge of Siemens di