Systems Product Engineer- Contract

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

Supporting Systems Engineering and Product Engineering in range from Product Engineering, Systems Engineering, development of system architectures, weight management, interfacing between Product Engineering and System Engineering Groups, RAM Engineering support

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

Develops 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

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

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

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, create work product checklists, etc.

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

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

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

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

Establishes designs through calculations, analysis, and various design verification techniques

Approves releasing engineering designs at prototype, test, development, and production phases of a program

Determines 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

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

Solicit vendor knowledge and participation in product standardization and cost reduction

Provides information and direction for the facilitation of building of prototype vehicles

Revises design package based on feedback from prototype activities

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

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

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

BSME/BSET and 5+ years’ experience, plus 2-5 years’ experience on total vehicle or component design

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

Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills

Proven attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills to drive actions necessary to accomplish assigned tasks

Customer focused

Ability to work independently

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

Full-time