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Lead Powertrain Engineer
Job Description
- The Lead Powertrain Engineer will lead a team of engineers in the development of integrated powertrain and power generation solutions for wheeled and tracked vehicle platforms.
- Work with suppliers towards the development of the subsystems and components for the powertrain and power generation systems.
- Identify subsystem and component requirements, provide direction to analysis teams, and interpret analysis results.
- Coordinate analysis of components and subsystems .
- Actively support new product development teams in defining feasible concept solutions.
- Create test plans and actively lead or guide subsystem level testing.
- Prepare and present information to the IPT on progress and design solutions.
- Direct and oversee CAD model development and drawing release.
- Address cost, reliability maintainability, safety, human factors in the development of design.
- Handle programs on a very tight schedule, and budget with complexity.
- Assure customer expectations are met or exceeded.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline. Master's degree preferred.
- 10+ years of Powertrain engineering experience including 5+ years of relevant Hybrid Electric or Electric Powertrain experience (PHEV, HEV, or EV) strongly preferred.
- Established knowledge in engines, transmissions, generators/motors and thermal systems space.
- Excellent analytical skills to appropriately size subsystems and components.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Collaborative mindset and able to thrive in a team environment with a demonstrated ability to lead others.
- Experience in CAD and Advanced simulation tools such as NX, Creo and Matlab-Simulink.
- Experience with conventional and advanced powertrains.
- Proven skills in the development of technical documents and oral communication.
- Experience with TeamCenter required.
- Must be a US Citizen.
- This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
- Previous experience working on ground combat vehicles desired.
- This position may require the candidate to be able to climb on/off, work in, and work around military vehicles is desired. Must be able to pass ASR test (Anthropometric Size Requirement for confined space).
- Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required.
- Familiarity with military standards and test requirements desired.
- Occasional travel to test sites may be required.
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
Meet Your Recruiter
Joe Fisher
Technical Recruiter
I am a seasoned Technical Recruiter and retired U.S. Army Human Resources Specialist with two decades of experience building high-performing teams within government and defense; holding active Secret Clearance. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for directing the full recruiting cycle while providing the optimal candidate and stakeholder experience, as well as for building robust candidate pipelines and relationship networks to proactively meet hiring and staffing needs.
Currently, I am a Technical Recruiter with Contract Professionals Inc. I conduct full cycle recruiting, sourcing specialized engineering and IT positions for civilians and veterans, while piloting the successful placement of qualified candidates into approved government projects and programs. In addition, I liaise with senior leadership, business partners, and hiring teams to ensure the company’s recruitment support structure is driving the business forward with minimal expenditures.
Colleagues describe me as a loyal, progressive, driven, down-to-earth, strategic and innovative recruiting expert who can be relied on to offer superior human resources solutions for complex corporate challenges.