Director, Systems Engineering at American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLC in Sterling Heights, Michigan

Job Description:

American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLC

TITLE Director, Systems Engineering

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!

EOE, including disability/veterans

Position Summary:

Responsible for all aspects of system design including Lead Systems Engineering, Requirements and Architecture, Design Integration, Specialty Engineering, Modeling & Simulation, and Product Integration.

We are looking for a Director, Systems Engineering to work for our Troy, MI office. If you have at least 10 years of experience in delivering large complex US Defense programs and applied working knowledge of Systems Engineering, and have a Master's 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: $180,000 - $200,000

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:

• Direct the systems engineering team to achieve meet program requirements and meet technical objectives
• Provide technical leadership in architecture definition and trades, requirements analysis, CONOPs, algorithms, interface definition, subsystem and component design, procurement, integration, validation and verification
• Provide engineering leadership to all decisions impacting product integrity, system performance, and system functionality
• Creating technical presentations to both internal and external customers
• Communicate status, results, and recovery plans (if needed) to senior and executive management
• Developing and maintain customer relationships
• Partner with the Project Manager to ensure program requirements are met.
• Collaborate with technical teams to establish and report engineering metrics/TPMs and provide engineering-approved inputs for EACs and/or proposals, as needed
• Foster body of evidence generation throughout the engineering development lifecycle
• Partner with chief engineers at all levels and centers to ensure appropriate engineering staff
• Support new business development efforts through leading and writing proposals
• Undertake other duties as determined by the VP, Product Engineering

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Direct Report Team of 5 or more, Extended Team of 30 or More

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing)

• Detailed knowledge in Systems Engineering and related Standards/Processes
• Ability to present technical solutions to clients and internal stakeholders
• Familiarity with the US DoD ground vehicle requirements
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
• Knowledge of the US DoD process and procedures for vehicle development and acquisition
• Familiarity with the US Army TACOM / TARDEC organizations
• 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 demonstrate an enthusiasm to engage with and support overseas colleagues to ensure all staff have the information and opportunity to perform to the best of their abilities.
• 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.
• Must display exceptional listening and analytical skills in order to understand customer concerns and needs with the ability to respond promptly and effectively to those needs.
• Support and encourage performance by motivating individuals and teams to achieve high performance. Clarify and define the goals and strategies of the organization and successfully communicate this to all. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required to work effectively with the US team, suppliers, customer, and corporate parent staff.
• 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:

• Active Secret Clearance, desired

Education:

• BSc Engineering (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Aerospace, Automotive)
• MSc Engineering desired (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Computer, Management)
• Certificate in Systems Engineering desired (e.g. INCOSE, GfSE)

Experience:

• 10-15 years’ experience in delivering large complex US Defense programs
• Applied working knowledge of Systems Engineering with a proven track record of product development throughout the entire product lifecycle
• Experience with bid capture, contract negotiations and delivery planning
• Practical ‘hands on’ attitude with the ability to operate independently
• Currently holds or has the ability to obtain SECRET US Defense clearance.
• Detailed knowledge of Military Standards and regulations
• Experience working in a multi-national, multi-organizational and corporate environment
• Experience with engineering and supply chain management in a highly regulated industry
• Ability to speak German desired

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 functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

• Frequently sitting
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time. Occasional travel to Europe may be required

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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