Senior Principal Powertrian Engineer

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

·       Directs and provides day to day engineering direction for the various engineering and design programs conducted by the Systems Technical Support (STS) division 

·       Provides engineering applications and acts as a liaison in engineering for and with the customer

·       Assists in establishing design parameters to achieve most cost-effective approach consistent with the end item of the customer’s      specifications, performance and reliability objectives, under general supervision

·       Ensures that product meets Federal, State, local, and military regulations for such items as safety and emission standards

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

·       Approves releasing engineering designs at experimental, test or development phases of the program

·       Determines test requirement

·       Oversees or may assist in set-up and monitoring of the testing program

·       Analyzes and evaluates test results to determine acceptability or needed modifications in meeting customer specifications

·       Maintains 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

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

·       Assists in preparing and attending bi-monthly or special report meetings to discuss technical matters of program and explain program schedule and status

·       Reviews and approves written reports or makes verbal presentations covering program phases

·       Responds to inquiries form superiors or TACOM officials

·       Supports the Engineering Manager in the administration of personnel policies and procedures, departmental polices and standards of performance, and execution of orientation, training and performance appraisal processes for all assigned personnel

·       Serves as acting Engineering Manager upon appointment by managers

·       Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

·       Bachelor’s degree, with a concentration in electrical, mechanical, or similar engineering discipline

·       7 + years’ experience in an engineering environment on total vehicle or component design

·       Knowledge in military body, kits, interior integration, and development

·       Project Management, experience controlling cost, schedule, and performance

·       Proficient computer knowledge and skills, including MS Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)