Overview
As a Lead Engineer specializing in Military Vehicle Systems, you will play a crucial role in developing innovative engineering solutions to enhance the reliability and performance of military vehicles. You will collaborate with project leads, design teams, and customers to oversee the design and implementation of mechanical and electrical systems from concept through to validated design. This position offers an opportunity to work at the forefront of defense technology, making a significant impact on protected mobility capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Oversee mechanical and electrical systems engineering from concept to validated design.
- Develop system designs that ensure compliance with customer specifications and relevant standards.
- Provide technical direction and guidance to the project design team to meet project requirements.
- Identify design improvement needs and manage engineering change requests.
- Investigate and resolve design or product issues throughout the product lifecycle.
- Collaborate with Production and Quality teams to implement corrective actions and support continuous improvement.
- Lead the validation and qualification of system designs across various components.
- Contribute to the creation of technical documentation and bid proposals.
Requirements
- Degree (or equivalent) in an engineering or related discipline.
- Strong understanding of electro-mechanical and mechanical system architecture.
- Experience with manufacturing techniques relevant to the aerospace or defense sectors.
- Familiarity with configuration management and change control processes.
- Solid understanding of systems engineering principles and their application.
- Proven ability in applying robust engineering practices, including risk identification and mitigation.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with strong technical communication skills.
- Previous experience in the design of military vehicles or subsystems is desirable.