Full job description At American Rheinmetall Vehicles , we believe in satisfied customers and healthy, engaged employees. We listen to our customers and develop transformational technology that delivers necessary military vehicle capabilities to our Warfighters while also providing challenging and fulfilling careers to our employees.
We are committed to supporting critical advancements in the United States defense industry, like the U.S. Army's XM30 Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV) program, which will replace the Army's Bradley infantry fighting vehicle with a modernized ICV. Our team has recently won a contract award to advance to Phases 3 and 4 of the program where vehicle design will continue, followed by the prototype build of a small number of vehicles to be tested by the Army. Our solution for the XM30 program, along with our other next-generation tracked and wheeled vehicle systems, empowers and protects the members of our U.S. Armed Forces and ensure their safe return home.
In the past two years, we have secured an order intake of about $750 million. We have greatly increased our workforce and are continuing to do so at a rapid pace in order to staff our new facility and support our goals as we continue to grow our business. If you are interested in a meaningful career that directly supports our Warfighters, we encourage you to apply today!
American Rheinmetall Vehicles (ARV), in Sterling Heights, MI, delivers next generation capability, technology and competition to high priority United States modernization programs. Leveraging the global portfolio of Rheinmetall's Vehicle Systems Division, ARV provides advanced tracked and wheeled combat vehicles and tactical wheeled vehicles. ARV offers forward thinking capabilities such open systems architectures to enable the rapid insertion of maturing technologies, platform commonality to reduce production and lifecycle costs, and the transfer of technology to establish local production capabilities. Rheinmetall's collaborative global structure allows for the maturation and strengthening of the U.S. Industrial Base now and into the future.
System Physical Architect is a key position within the project engineering team, with immediate focus on supporting System layout and design, and supporting the development and implementation of modeling and design processes to support on-going capture and project execution efforts.
We are looking for a Physical Architecture / Design Integration I to work for our Sterling Heights, MI office. If you have 0-5 years experience in product design and development, preferably US Defense programs, and have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, we invite you to click the Apply button to learn more and share your qualifications with us.
Estimated Salary Range $74K-100K
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EOE (including Disability/Veterans)
Requirements
Essential Functions : Apply working knowledge of CAD systems and/or visualization tools to develop overall vehicle architecture in coordination with the engineering staff and project technical authority. Assist product development by supporting large CAD model management, vehicle subsystem packaging, development gate review, and body of evidence generation. Participate in system level trade studies and analysis to determine a balanced system design. Support the development of subsystem and component Statement of Work (SOW), Critical Item Development Specification (CIDS), Interface Control Document (ICD), and supplier Request of Proposal (RFP) artifacts. Support the maintenance of the Bill of Materials and Product Structure. Manage space allocations between subsystems and components. Assist and support the coordination of design staff in support of technical architecture solutions. Provide design/integration guidance to designers. Support the implementation of design standards/guides, best practices, to ensure designs are consistent, repeatable, and efficient across the business. Support and adhere to all company safety and environmental regulations & policies. Ability to travel up to 25% of the time. Occasional travel to Europe will be required. Undertake other duties as determined by the Engineering Director, the Lead Physical Architect, or his/her delegate. Supervisory Responsibilities : None
Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing) Knowledge of Systems based design and related Standards/Processes Ability to present technical solutions to clients and internal stakeholders Familiarity with the US DoD ground vehicle requirements and technical design standards Knowledge of the US DoD process and procedures for vehicle development and acquisition Familiarity with the US Army TACOM / TARDEC organizations Practical 'hands on' attitude with the ability to operate independently. Currently hold or have ability to apply for a SECRET US Defense clearance 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. 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. Education: BSME, BSMET, or equivalent preferred AS Product Design or equivalent minimum Experience: 0-5 or more years' experience in product design and development, preferably US Defense programs Experience with CAD (i.e. CREO and VisMockup) software and 3D Printing, as well as general Material (e.g. Steel, Aluminum, Ceramic) properties. Experience of working in a multi-national, multi-organizational and corporate environment. Experience with engineering and supply chain management in a highly regulated industry. Background Prerequisites: 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. Preferred Qualifications: Ability to speak German desired
Working Conditions and Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally Ability to stand for long periods Extensive keyboarding and viewing computer monitors #IND-R
