XM-30 Integration Lead

American Rheinmetall•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

The XM30 Product Integration Lead is a key role within the American Rheinmetall Vehicles (ARV) engineering team focused on ensuring that EMD prototypes are produced on-schedule, functionally integrate, and operate to the desired design and performance expectations resulting in a unified product. The XM30 Product Integration Lead is responsible for the integration planning beginning with the design phase and through prototype integration testing and verification. This ensures all of the components, subsystems and software functions integrated together in the prototype work together seamlessly to deliver the desired functionality and user experience. The Product Integration Lead also assists the team to diagnose and fix integration issues during prototype system verification and validation testing.

Requirements

Ability to understand multi-disciplinary complex system and how they interact.
Ability to work across the organization to accomplish programmatic and project goals
Strong track record of tackling complex problems though planning, organizing and executing action plans.
Ability to present technical solutions to internal and external stakeholders
Practical ‘hands on’ attitude with the ability to operate independently
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.
Familiarity with the US DoD ground vehicle requirements
Knowledge of the US DoD process and procedures for vehicle development and procurement
Familiarity with the US Army TACOM and Ground Vehicle System Center
Detailed knowledge in Industrial Engineering and related Standards/ Processes
Practical 'hands on' attitude with the ability to operate independently
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.
Shall support and encourage performance by motivating individuals and teams to achieve high performance.
Will 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.
BSc Engineering (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Aerospace, Automotive) or Extensive Combat Vehicle Technical Build and Test Experience
5 - 15 years
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.

Nice To Haves

None

Responsibilities

Prepare integration plans and schedules for products and prototypes during design
Procure material for prototype builds occurring in the prototype shop as required
Direct mechanics during build activities within the prototype shop environment for pre-prototype assets such as the ATR
Assist in identifying and coordinating testing and verification in the HIL/SIL prior to platform integration
Work with engineering to determine integration requirement and develop and implement integration risk reductions.
Coordinate the technical execution across major suppliers and partners during design, build, and test.
Accurately report work scope and hours to engineering leadership
Review Technical Documents and Safety Statements according to law and/or contractual conditions
Support and adhere to all company safety and environmental regulations & policies.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time. Occasional travel to Europe may be required.
Accommodate extended remote assignment to manufacturing sites as required.
Undertake other duties as determined by the Engineering Director, Systems Engineering manager or their delegates.