BFV Chassis Integration Engineer (Based in Poland)
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Job Location:
Auburn Hills, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
American Rheinmetall is a leader in the design development and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles vehicle systems and critical components that support U.S. military modernization. Our expertise spans electronic and mechanical systems fabricated structures armored products rubber solutions and track systems delivering reliable innovation to both defense and commercial markets. As part of the global Rheinmetall family we combine proven heritage with forward-looking technology to provide solutions that defend and feed the world.
Candidates must meet U.S. person requirements (U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident or other protected individual). The position is expected to onboard at an American Rheinmetall location and transition into primarily being located in Warsaw Poland for an 18 month assignment. Further position details will be provided during screening.
Job Summary:
The Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV) Chassis Integration Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all mechanical electrical and software systems related to the chassis (hull suspension steering braking and structural components) work together seamlessly within the complex military vehicle architecture. The Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV) Chassis Integration Engineer also assists the team to diagnose and fix integration issues during vehicle system verification and validation testing.
Essential Functions:
- Prepare integration test plans and schedules to support the repair of BFV.
- Track material availability for vehicle repairs activities as required.
- Direct mechanics during build and repair activities within the manufacturing environment for combat vehicles specifically the BFV.
- Conduct vehicle inspections to capture all vehicle deficiencies.
- Lead the troubleshooting activities for all vehicle systems (Mechanical Electrical Hydraulic Cooling) to support repair efforts.
- Work with engineering to determine integration requirements and develop and implement integration risk reductions.
- Review Technical Documents and Safety Statements according to law and/or contractual conditions.
- Support and adhere to all company safety and environmental regulations & policies.
- Accommodate extended remote assignment to manufacturing sites as required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience training and/or testing)
- Ability to understand multi-disciplinary complex systems and how they interact. (Mechanical Electrical Hydraulic Cooling)
- High understanding of BFV Chassis mobility LRU and appendage integration test and checkout.
- Ability to work across the organization to accomplish programmatic and project goals
- Strong track record of tackling complex problems though planning organizing and executing action plans
- Ability to present technical solutions to internal and external stakeholders
- Practical hands on attitude with the ability to operate independently
- Must be able to communicate effectively in a variety of settings and be able to assimilate complex instructions easily.
- Ability to communicate with all levels of management and staff to establish productive relationships. Superior consultation diplomacy influencing and negotiating skills is required.
- Must possess the ability to explain complex concepts in a way that makes sense to someone less knowledgeable about the topic
- Must promote collaboration and facilitate teamwork across the organization and its external service providers.
- Must display exceptional listening and analytical skills to understand customer concerns and needs with the ability to respond promptly and effectively to those needs.
- Familiarity with the US DoD ground vehicle requirements
- Knowledge of the US DoD process and procedures for vehicle development and procurement
- Detailed knowledge in Industrial Engineering and related Standards/ Processes
- High level of self-motivation and standards with the ability to multi-task; balancing analysis with doing.
Preferred Qualifications:
Functional knowledge of full combat vehicle systems operation with the ability to develop and execute individual subsystem to full vehicle integration test plans
Education:
- BSc Engineering (e.g. Mechanical Electrical Systems Aerospace Automotive) or
- Aviation Technician
- Extensive BFV Technical Build Integration and Test Experience will be considered in lieu of degree
- Extensive experience integrating testing and troubleshooting complex mechanical systems will be considered in lieu of degree
Experience:
- 5 10 years of relevant experience in mechanical design or mechanical systems integration/test and troubleshooting
- Ability to perform fundamental actions within CAD based design systems
Background Prerequisites:
- Must undergo and meet company standards for background check employment verification reference checks and controlled substance testing.
- All employment at ARV is contingent upon the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if the position requires it.
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:
- Hazards tasks PPE ergonomic concerns travel requirements workspace (close proximity to others)
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
Key Skills
- APIs
- Jenkins
- REST
- Python
- SOAP
- Systems Engineering
- Service-Oriented Architecture
- Java
- XML
- JSON
- Scripting
- Sftp
About Company
Die Rheinmetall Waffe Munition Arges ist Spezialist im Bereich 40 mm Munition und fertigt 40 mm Low Velocity Munitionen mit unterschiedlichsten Effekten.
