Mechanical Engineer-New Product Development

Job Summary:

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Responsible for the design, development and integration of complex military combat vehicle mechanical and weapon systems. The position reports to the Senior Manager of Engineering and Design, New Product Engineering. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility and the requirements of the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. citizenship is required.

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Essential Functions:

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  Ability to develop subsystem and component specifications derived from system level requirements

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  Coordinate and prepare system and subsystem performance analyses related to vehicle mechanical and weapon systems

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  Develop requirement specifications, drawings, schematics and ICDs

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  Manage the efforts of major component suppliers to ensure on-time development and delivery of required subsystems

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  Coordinate design development and integration of mechanical and weapon systems working with assigned design staff as well as other multi-disciplinary functions

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  Prepare and present design development status to management and customers

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  Understand/create/review test requirements and plans

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  Support system-integration-lab (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) activities

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  Troubleshoot issues and perform corrective actions

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  Understand/create/Manage project schedules

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Supervisory Responsibilities:

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Minimum Qualifications:

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

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  Understanding of one or more vehicle mechanical systems including powertrain, cooling, suspension, structures, and auxiliary (fuel, lighting, HVAC, hydraulics, etc.) systems

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  Understanding of vehicle and/or system performance modeling

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  Strong oral and written communication skills

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  Ability to work within CAD based design systems

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  Ability to learn model-based systems engineering techniques

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  High level of self-motivation and standards with the ability to multi-task

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  Must be adaptable and able to prioritize and work on own initiative

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Education:

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  BSc Engineering (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, Systems, Aerospace, Automotive)

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  MSc Engineering desired

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Experience:

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• 3-10 years of relevant experience working with automotive, defense, or weapon systems
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Background Prerequisites:

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• Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.
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Preferred Qualifications:

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  Hybrid-electric and/or robotic vehicle experience

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  Familiarity with the US DoD ground vehicle requirements, US DoD process and procedures for vehicle development and acquisition

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  Currently holds or has the ability to obtain SECRET US Defense clearance

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Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

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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:

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  Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally

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  Ability to stand for long periods

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  Ability to travel domestically and internationally

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