Chief Engineer III

Chief Engineer III Onsite New Hudson MI

What Youll Do

• Lead engineering execution of defense programs ensuring technical excellence customer satisfaction quality schedule adherence and profitability.
• Support business development activities including market intelligence customer engagement opportunity evaluation scope development and proposal leadership.
• Lead mentor and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Plan and direct engineering programs reviewing designs for compliance with engineering principles company standards and customer requirements.
• Approve design changes specifications and drawing releases.
• Coordinate technical development activities schedules testing efforts and resolution of engineering challenges.
• Lead development of electrical and hybrid vehicle architectures and system partitioning strategies.
• Conduct competitive assessments and SWOT analyses to support solution development and market positioning.
• Drive implementation of engineering best practices across the organization.
• Present technical solutions and capabilities to customers leadership and strategic partners.
• Ensure technical solutions align with organizational goals industry roadmaps and emerging technologies.
• Establish technical objectives perform trade studies resolve conflicts and guide technical decision-making.
• Coordinate resource planning forecasting recruiting and program execution activities.
• Identify and mitigate technical and program risks.
• Lead internal and external technical communications to ensure project success.
• Manage customer relationships provide program updates and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
• Oversee project financial performance and profitability.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and provide feedback on evolving customer needs.

What We Need From You

• BS or MS degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience within the Defense industry.
• Experience in full vehicle design and development including chassis systems propulsion systems and energy systems.
• Expertise in vehicle testing evaluation verification and validation.
• Strong background in systems engineering systems safety and safety-critical software development.
• Knowledge of lean product development methodologies including CAE tools and optimization techniques.
• Experience developing and executing verification and validation strategies.
• Understanding of functional safety systems software integration and system architecture development.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle architecture and subsystem integration.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Weapon Systems Combat Vehicle Engineering Fire Control Systems Turrets and Ammunition Handling Systems Virtual Environments and Battlefield Systems Defense AI and Software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook).
• Ability to communicate strategic vision and translate it into operational execution plans.
• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance.

A Few Things to Know

• Travel: 10-15% mostly to customers within 30 miles radius a few times per week. Minimmal out of state travel.
• This role reports directly to the Defense Technical Director.
• The position offers opportunities for career growth through expanded leadership responsibilities business unit alignment and strategic partnerships.
• Successful candidates will be self-directed adaptable collaborative and comfortable operating in ambiguous environments.
• Travel requirements may vary from limited to extensive depending on program needs.
• Flexibility to work extended hours may be required to meet critical project deadlines.