Senior Systems Product Engineer

INTRODUCTION TO AM GENERALAM 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 ExcellenceGENERAL SUMMARYPRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSupporting Systems Engineering and Product Engineering as needed in various roles, which will range in scope from Product Engineering, Systems Engineering, Regulatory and Safety Engineering, development of system architectures, weight management, interfacing between Product Engineering and System Engineering Groups, Reliability and Maintainability (RAM) Engineering support, Program Management support, Project Tracking, Issue Tracking, and Build supportPerform market requirements analysis to define product roadmaps and company product development initiativesPerform 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 requirementsDevelop system product structure to support vehicle architecture designDevelop vehicle interface specification and attributes to support subsystem design, component hardware and software, and assembliesIdentify and lead product review cycles, phase milestone/gate reviews, approval of technical work products, and delivery of customer productsDefine requirements for life-cycle design reviews mapping contract Statement of Work (SOW), review entrance and exit criteria, etc.Define work product checklistsLead 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 validationWork with Systems Requirements Lead in the development of the system requirements, traceability, and allocation to functional elements, physical elements, and system performance specificationsWork with Systems Test and Evaluation Lead in the development of system test plans and procedures, systems laboratory testing, and support system qualification in fieldDefine plans and requirements for activities to support implementation, integration and production readinessCoordinate and implement plan(s) to support system and product build activitiesProvide status of system activities, metrics, and issues to support system and product needsAssists in establishing design parameters to achieve most cost-effective approach consistent with the end item of specifications, performance, and reliability objectivesEnsures that products meet Federal, State, and local regulations as well as international homologation requirements for such items as safety and emission standardsEstablishes designs through calculations, analysis, and various design verification techniquesApproves releasing engineering designs at prototype, test, development and production phases of a programDetermines test requirementsOversees or may assist in set-up/monitoring of a testing programAnalyzes, evaluates and reports test results to determine acceptability or needed modifications in meeting specificationsMaintains contact with vendors and subcontractors to keep abreast of new materials, products, sources, pricing and lead time requirementsSolicit vendor knowledge and participation in product standardization and cost reductionProvides information and direction to facilitate building of prototype vehiclesRevises design package based on feedback from prototype activitiesProvides engineering analysis of field problems and, as required, makes recommendations for, and implements, corrective actionAssists the manufacturing group during production startup and resolves engineering changes for effective production runKNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSMinimum Skills, Experience, and Requirements BSME/BSEE/BSET and 10+ years experience, or related field experience plus 2-5 years experience on total vehicle or component design/developmentS. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Alien Status requiredKnowledge of a variety of vehicle systems and sub-systemsKnowledge of vehicle system architecture (i.e., functional, physical, data, environment, Environmental Safety Occupational HealthExperience in project managementSelf-starter with excellent problem-solving skillsProven attention to detailStrong interpersonal skills to drive actions necessary to accomplish assigned tasksCustomer focusedFluent in EnglishAbility to work independentlyProficiency in MS Office software (Outlook, Word, and Excel)Experience with Functional Block Diagrams and Boundary DiagramsPreferred Skills, Experience, and Requirements Human Factors Engineering/Human Systems Integration/Human Machine Interface (occupant packaging and/or ergonomic assessments)Knowledge of DoD contract requirements and specifications for ground vehiclesExperience in Risk Management best practicesExperience in development of DFMEAExperience with Microsoft ProjectExperience in DOORS for requirements tracking and generationSix-sigma trained or certifiedTeamcenter experienceCAD experienceExperience using Minitab for data analysisElectric/hybrid powertrain vehicle experienceSoftware development experiencePHYSICAL EFFORTSight: 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 focusHearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicateHand-Eye Coordination: must be able to regularly coordinate ones eyes with ones fingers, wrists, or arms to move, carry, or manipulate objects or to perform other job-related tasksManual Dexterity: must be able to regularly make quick, accurate, skillful, and coordinated movement with hands and arms to grasp, place, move, or use objects such as phone, computer, and other office equipment, tools, or controlsAgility: must be able to regularly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, or legs to perform job tasks, including the ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, Companys property surrounding facility, or additional work areasClimbing / Kneeling: must be able to occasionally climb, kneel, bend over, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, with balanceLifting: must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistancePhysical Strength: must be able to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry objects using hands, arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, legs, or a combination of these muscle groupsStamina: must be able to occasionally exert oneself physically over long periods of time, including performing repetitive or strenuous tasks as well as standing and sitting for long periodsWORKING CONDITIONSPhysical 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 noisesTeamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplaceListening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accuratelyAbility to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competentlyMethodical 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 lineConcentration: 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 importantTRAVEL REQUIREMENTS No travel requiredEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe 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 contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)PDN-9c35802c-4824-4f64-b074-9c4494df9932