Mechanical Engineer-New Product Development
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Job Location:
Auburn Hills, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary:
Responsible for the design development and integration of complex military combat vehicle mechanical and weapon systems. The position reports to the Senior Manager of Engineering and Design New Product to the nature of work performed within this facility and the requirements of the U.S. Department of Defense U.S. citizenship is required.
Essential Functions:
- Ability to develop subsystem and component specifications derived from system level requirements
- Coordinate and prepare system and subsystem performance analyses related to vehicle mechanical and weapon systems
- Develop requirement specifications drawings schematics and ICDs
- Manage the efforts of major component suppliers to ensure on-time development and delivery of required subsystems
- Coordinate design development and integration of mechanical and weapon systems working with assigned design staff as well as other multi-disciplinary functions
- Prepare and present design development status to management and customers
- Understand/create/review test requirements and plans
- Support system-integration-lab (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) activities
- Troubleshoot issues and perform corrective actions
- Understand/create/Manage project schedules
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience training and/or testing)
- Understanding of one or more vehicle mechanical systems including powertrain cooling suspension structures and auxiliary (fuel lighting HVAC hydraulics etc.) systems
- Understanding of vehicle and/or system performance modeling
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work within CAD based design systems
- Ability to learn model-based systems engineering techniques
- High level of self-motivation and standards with the ability to multi-task
- Must be adaptable and able to prioritize and work on own initiative
Education:
- BSc Engineering (e.g. Mechanical Electrical Computer Science Systems Aerospace Automotive)
- MSc Engineering desired
Experience:
- 3-10 years of relevant experience working with automotive defense or weapon systems
Background Prerequisites:
- Must undergo and meet company standards for background check employment verification reference checks and controlled substance testing.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hybrid-electric and/or robotic vehicle experience
- Familiarity with the US DoD ground vehicle requirements US DoD process and procedures for vehicle development and acquisition
- Currently holds or has the ability to obtain SECRET US Defense clearance
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
With or without reasonable accommodations requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential addition to other demands the demands of the job include:
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
- Ability to stand for long periods
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally
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About Company
Rheinmetall's U.S. organizations include American Rheinmetall Systems, American Rheinmetall Vehicles, American Rheinmetall Munitions and American Rheinmetall Defense. The operating companies have established engineering and production capabilities that allow them to modify existing pr ... View more
