Chief Engineer - Unmanned Ground Vehicle

Job Description

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 R esponsive We have I ntegrity We are D ynamic We exhibit E xcellence

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Chief Engineer may specialize in chassis, electrical, powertrain, armor, body and survivability, or systems engineering
• Will act as technical lead and has primary role of integrating cross-functionally through multiple departments during product development, defining, planning, tracking, and managing the project assigned
• Lead functional expertise in design reviews and key decisions as well as risk strategies for vehicle and project systems
• Programs require extensive analysis and interpretation of specifications and standards applicable to vehicles and / or assemblies
• Responsible for identifying key resources and providing the direction required for meeting the project objectives
• Ensures appropriate technical expertise for transforming vehicle engineering systems concepts into prototypes for testing, validation and production, customer and supplier involvement through the life of the project
• Interpretation of requirements, specifications, and standards applicable to vehicles and / or assemblies, including understanding customer requirements, creating component requirements, and understanding supplier interfaces and schematics
• Determining and coordinating the appropriate validation and verification of components
• Ensuring all vehicle issues are identified, resolved, and documented during testing phases or product launches
• Creating vehicle schematics to be published for troubleshoot purposes and to be used for vehicle designs within the engineering discipline
• Champion of leadership by helping employees understand and execute goals and objectives, including ensuring employees understand the goal objectives, set goals, and contribute to achieving goals
• Assist in driving initiatives to upper management, to include :

Opportunities

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

PHYSICAL EFFORT

WORKING CONDITIONS

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Up to 25% travel may be required