Manager – Systems Product Engineer at AM GENERAL LLC in Auburn Hills, Michigan

Job Description:

INTRODUCTION TO AM GENERAL

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith!  
 
   We are Responsive       We have Integrity            We are Dynamic              We exhibit Excellence

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the design, development, test, and release of major vehicle components encompassing the incorporation of customer requirements and specifications


• Interface with product design, prototype parts fabrication, vehicle build-up, test, ongoing development engineering and follow-up of initial and postproduction in the plant


• Develop vehicle architecture for U.S DoD ground system and commercial programs defining architecture specifications and performing analysis of electrical, electronic, data systems, and physical design


• Provide knowledge and expertise in developing system architecture with the user and sponsor of the vehicle system


• Work closely with business development and program offices to establish relationships with the customer to define the product vision and technology roadmap


• Assist the business development and program offices with project management activities for new technologies being developed on the technology roadmap and answer proposals


• Support Director of Systems Engineering as needed in various roles, which will range in scope from Product Engineering, development of system architectures, weight management, interfacing between Product Engineering and System Engineering Groups, RAM Engineering support


• Support subordinate positions as needed in various roles


• Provide guidance of AM General practices and methods


• Perform market requirements analysis to define product roadmaps and company product development initiatives


• Perform architecture analysis tracing requirements to derived system elements (e.g., functional definition, subsystems, components, hardware, software, physical attributes, interfaces, etc.)


• Coordinate with all functional product disciplines to meet product architecture requirements


• Develop system product structure to support vehicle architecture design


• Develop vehicle interface specification and attributes to support subsystem design, component hardware and software, and assemblies


• Identify and lead product review cycles, phase gate reviews, approval of technical work products, and delivery of customer products


• Define requirements for life-cycle design reviews mapping contract Statement of Work (SOW), review entrance and exit criteria, etc.


• Define work product checklists


• Lead trade studies and analysis activities for system architecture and identify support required for product commonality, technology maturity, production readiness, environment, health, safety, human factors, Design for Reliability (DFR), etc.


• Define test criteria for requirements verification and validation


• Work with Systems Requirements Lead in the development of the system requirements, traceability, and allocation to functional elements, physical elements, and system performance specifications


• Work with Configuration Manager in the management of requirements, vehicle configuration, system and component changes during the program lifecycle


• Work with Systems Test and Evaluation Lead in the development of system test plans and procedures, systems laboratory testing, and support system qualification in field


• Work with RAM team in the development of DFMEAs for Vehicle and Functional Systems


• Define plans and requirements for activities to support implementation, integration and production readiness


• Coordinate and implement plan(s) to support system and product build activities


• Provide status of system activities, metrics, and issues to support system and product needs


• Assist in establishing design parameters to achieve most cost-effective approach consistent with the end item of specifications, performance and reliability objectives


• Ensure that products meet Federal, State, and local regulations as well as international homologation requirements for such items as safety and emission standards


• Establish designs through calculations, analysis and various design verification techniques


• Approve releasing engineering designs at prototype, test, development, and production phases of a program.


• Determine test requirements


• Oversees or may assist in set-up/monitoring of a testing program


• Analyzes, evaluates, and reports test results to determine acceptability or needed modifications in meeting specifications.


• Maintain contact with vendors and subcontractors to keep abreast of new materials, products, sources, pricing and lead-time requirements


• Solicits vendor knowledge and participation in product standardization and cost reduction


• Provide information and direction to facilitate building of prototype vehicles


• Revises design package based on feedback from prototype activities


• Provide engineering analysis of field problems and, as required, makes recommendations for, and implements, corrective action


• Assist the manufacturing group during production startup and resolves engineering changes for effective production runs


• Manage the critical path during execution of the program.


• Support management reviews of program objectives, budget, and timing

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• BSME/BSEE/BSET and 7+ years’ experience, or related field experience plus 5+ years’ experience on total vehicle or component design/development


• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Alien Status required


• Knowledge of a variety of vehicle sub-systems


• Knowledge of DoD contract requirements and specifications for ground vehicles preferred


• Knowledge of vehicle system architecture (i.e., functional, physical, data, environment, Environmental Safety Occupational Health, preferred


• Experience in Risk Management best practices preferred


• Experience in development of DFMEA preferred


• Experience in project management skills and Microsoft Project software preferred


• Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills


• Proven attention to detail


• Strong interpersonal skills to drive actions necessary to accomplish assigned tasks


• Customer focused


• Fluent in English


• Ability to work independently 


• Must be able to qualify or possess a U.S. Government Clearance.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus


• Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises


• Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace


• Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately


• Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently


• Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line


• Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

 Up to 25% travel may be required

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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