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Survivability Manager

Troy, MI 48084

Posted: 12/23/2024 Employment TypeŒ: Permanent Industry: Engineering Job Number: KB6421901223

Job Description

SURVIVABILITY MANAGER
JOB SUMMARY:Our client is looking for a Survivability Manager to work at their facility located in Troy, MI. The Survivability Manager is a key role within the engineering team, focused at delivering the highest levels of survivability to the platform and crew for the Next Generation Combat Vehicle/Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (NGCV/OMFV) program. They are responsible for defining and delivering a balanced system design composed of physical, active and signature management solutions to ensure a highly capable and adaptable survivability solution for the future battlefield.  
If you have at least 10 years of experience in delivering large complex US Defense programs, and have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (e.g. Mechanical, Structural, Systems, Aerospace, Automotive) or a related field, we are interested in reviewing your qualifications! 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Manage a team of 8+ associates
  • Engineering support for all US Structures & Survivability Engineering activities
  • Responsible for defining and delivering a balanced system design composed of physical, active and signature management solutions to ensure a highly capable and adaptable survivability solution for the future battlefield
  • Armor integration
  • Lead a team by example, ensuring adherence to all agreed process and operating procedures.
  • Assess cost, weight and optimize a solution for the vehicle
  • Materials ballistic performance & application
  • Develop the organizational structure within the US VSD team to promote clear responsibilities and provide opportunities for team members to succeed in their roles.
  • Manage relationships with all stakeholders to ensure performance is optimized and be able to manage the political dimensions associated with a high profile program.
  • Support and adhere to all company safety and environmental regulations & policies.
  • Act as the Design Authority for survivability, including safety analysis and body of evidence generation
  • Apply working knowledge of the three primary disciplines of system survivability spanning physical protection, active protection and signature management to determine a balanced system design
  • Control and deliver a large scale project, including financial expenditures
  • Provide final approval of Technical Documents and Safety Statements according to law and/or contractual conditions.
  • To lead system levels trade studies and analysis to determine a balanced system design
  • Provide leadership and guidance to the survivability engineering team;
  • Specify and lead both sub-system and system level qualification trials
  • Undertake other duties as determined by the Engineering Director or his/her delegate.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • BSc Engineering (e.g. Mechanical, Structural, Systems, Aerospace, Automotive)
  • Currently holds or has the ability to obtain SECRET US Defense clearance
  • 5 plus years of experience as a Subject Matter Expert in Survivability
  • Min 10 Years’ Experience in delivering large complex US Defense programs
  • Experience of working in a multi-national, multi-organizational and corporate environment.
  • Experience with bid capture, contract negotiations and delivery planning.
  • Experience with CAx (i.e. UG Nx, Solid Works, CATIA, pro E) software and 3D printing.
  • Experience with engineering and supply chain management in a highly regulated industry 
  • Mechanical and Electrical engineering vehicle principles
  • Applied working knowledge in the domain of survivability, with a proven track record of delivery from concept to series production
  • Have the ability to manage indirect reports and grow into managing a team of direct reports
  • Knowledge of the US DoD process and procedures for vehicle development and procurement.
  • Familiarity with the US Army TACOM / TARDEC.
  • Detailed knowledge in Systems Engineering and related Standards/ Processes
  • Practical ‘hands on’ attitude with the ability to operate independently.
  • Currently holds or has the ability to obtain US Defense clearance up to TOP SECRET.
  • Detailed knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering and vehicle principles.
  • Detailed knowledge of Military Standards and regulations.
  • Ability to present technical solutions to clients and internal stakeholders.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • MSc Engineering desired (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Management)
  • Ability to speak German is desirable
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