Test Engineer at American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLC in Sterling Heights, Michigan

Job Description:

American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLC

TITLE Test Engineer

CATEGORY Engineering

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

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 products and develop new solutions that meet the priority requirements of their US customers. These products consist of, but are not limited to, game-changing solutions for next-generation vehicles, innovations for increased soldier lethality, and advanced high-tech munitions.

Description

At American Rheinmetall Vehicles, we believe in satisfied customers and healthy, engaged employees. We listen to our customers and develop transformational technology that delivers necessary military vehicle capabilities to our Warfighters while also providing challenging and fulfilling careers to our employees.

We are committed to supporting critical advancements in the United States defense industry, like the U.S. Army’s XM30 Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV) program, which will replace the Army’s Bradley infantry fighting vehicle with a modernized ICV. Our team has recently won a contract award to advance to Phases 3 and 4 of the program where vehicle design will continue, followed by the prototype build of a small number of vehicles to be tested by the Army. Our solution for the XM30 program, along with our other next-generation tracked and wheeled vehicle systems, empowers and protects the members of our U.S. Armed Forces and ensure their safe return home.

In the past two years, we have secured an order intake of about $750 million. We have greatly increased our workforce and are continuing to do so at a rapid pace in order to staff our new facility and support our goals as we continue to grow our business. If you are interested in a meaningful career that directly supports our Warfighters, we encourage you to apply today!

Job Summary:

The Test Engineer is a key role within the Product Assurance & Test team, as well as the engineering team, focused at delivering the highest levels of performance to the platform and crew for the Small Multipurpose Mission Equipment Transport (S-MET), Medium Heavy Combat Vehicle (MHCV) and the XM30 Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) program.

We are looking for a Test Engineer to work for our Troy, MI office. If you have at least 4 years of experience with installation and recording data from recording devices, and have a Bachelors Degree in Engineering or a related field, we invite you to click the Apply button to learn more and share your qualifications with us.

Estimated Salary Range: $105,000 - $130,000

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the employment application or for any part of the application process, please contact hr@rheinmetall-arv-us.com.

EOE (including Disability/Veterans)

DIVISION American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLC

LOCATION Sterling Heights, MI

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Essential Functions:

• Lead and support both system, subsystem and component level trials.
• Development of instrumentation lists to support data collection needs of internal customers
• Procurement, checkout and dry run of instrumentation.
• The reduction and analysis of test data collected, and documenting the results
• Provide input to engineering to support test data acquisition.
• Assist in the development of standard test procedures and methodologies.
• Manage and assist peers in the specification/ selection, procurement, calibration, maintenance and retirement of test equipment
• Write and assist others in the writing of test documentation (test plans, test procedures, test reports, test logs, etc.)
• Support test activities in the field such as DAQ setup, data collection, and test site interface
• Assist/manage the shipping of vehicle, parts and equipment between Sterling Heights, Test Sites and supplier facilities
• Write and assist others in the writing of test incident reports, to include distribution, failure analyses, corrective action and management reports
• Install and monitor test instrumentation during testing of ARV vehicles
• Support and adhere to all company safety and environmental regulations & policies
• Manage relationships with all stakeholders to ensure performance is optimized and be able to manage the political dimensions associated with a high-profile program
• Lead and mentor training for test engineers in data acquisition, instrumentation and data reduction
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time. Occasional travel to Europe may be required
• Undertake other duties as determined by the Vehicle Test Manager or his/her delegate

Supervisor Responsibilities:

TBD

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems) or a related field.
• 4-6 years of experience with data acquisition and installation of recording devices such as data loggers, accelerometers, strain gauges, and other test instrumentation, preferably in DoD ground vehicles.
• Experience with data reduction techniques and analysis tools like MATLAB or LabVIEW.
• Familiarity with military standards, US DoD processes, and procedures for vehicle development and procurement.

Education:

• BSc in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems)

Experience:

• 4-6 years of experience with the installation and recording data from recording devices, such as data loggers, a variety of sensors such as accelerometers, strain gauges, video cameras and other test instrumentation, preferably on DoD ground vehicles.
• Experience in managing multiple vehicles under test.
• Proven experience in practical ‘hands on’ experience with the ability to operate independently.
• Ability to present technical solutions to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Proven experience in data reduction to formats that are usable by engineers for analysis
• Proven experience in coordinating multiple stakeholders requirements to meet program objectives
• Knowledge of the US DoD process and procedures for vehicle development and procurement.
• Knowledge of Military Standards and regulations.
• Experience with data acquisition software, such as MATLAB/Labview.
• Experience with Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Project a must.
• Knowledge in Systems Engineering and related Standards/ Processes

Background Prerequisites:

• Communication: 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.
• Teamwork: Must promote collaboration and facilitate teamwork across the organization and its external service providers. Must be tactful, diplomatic, and work with integrity, honesty, and respect for others.
• Customer Oriented: Must display exceptional listening and analytical skills in order to understand internal customer concerns and needs with the ability to respond promptly and effectively to those needs.
• Leadership: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required to work effectively with the US team, suppliers, customer, and corporate parent staff.
• Drive for Results: High level of self-motivation and standards with the ability to multi-task; balancing "analysis" with "doing". Must be adaptable and able to prioritize and work under pressure to meet deadlines. Work on own initiative.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MSc in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems
• Experience working on DoD ground vehicles

Physical Requirements

With or without reasonable accommodations, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to work overtime as needed

BENEFITS Robust medical, dental, vision, 401(k), short- and long-term disability, life insurance, education reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program

E-VERIFY This employer participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify and Your Rights to Work please visit: https://www.e-verify.gov.

PAY TRANSPARENCY This company abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.35(c), found here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA50

EOE STATEMENT

American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law. Please find details here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

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