Product Engineer
ND Defense · Madison Heights, MI · 2 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
About the role
The vehicle product engineer will be the technical point of contact for our commercial-based military vehicle platform, from request for quote to vehicle delivery. This individual will interpret technical customer requirements, identify scope of compliance, construct vehicle configurations, and create/execute engineering project plans. The position offers broad technical exposure across all aspects of vehicle product development.
Responsibilities
- Review customer requirements and complete internal/external compliance matrix response.
- Configure vehicle specifications to meet customer requirements and application needs.
- Support the development of engineering basis of estimate (BOE)s; lead execution of approved BOEs.
- Serve as engineering point of contact for all on-contract programs for the commercial-based military vehicle platform.
- Collaborate with program management, business development, purchasing, manufacturing, finance, ILS, and transportation teams.
- Engage with US-based and international customers, providing engineering support throughout all program phases.
- Develop and maintain vehicle and sub-system level Bills of Material (BOM).
- Lead change control management for on-contract orders.
- Travel as needed to support truck equipment integration and vehicle inspections (approximately 5% of time).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering.
- Ability to manage and/or support vehicle programs from an engineering perspective.
- Understanding of vehicle-level systems and sub-systems, including their interactions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong grasp of core engineering principles.
- Experience solving complex technical problems.
- Effective communication skills across multiple disciplines and audiences.
- Ability to perform hands-on tasks on heavy-duty trucks, if necessary.
- US citizenship.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in the commercial and/or military heavy truck vehicle market.
- Hands-on technical experience in or outside the workplace.
- Familiarity with Siemens TeamCenter & NX.