Mechanical Engineer - Structures - Qualified Staffing

MECHANICAL ENGINEER - STRUCTURES
JOB SUMMARY:Our client is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to work at their Structures Department in Sterling Heights, MI location. If you have at least 5 years of relevant experience working with vehicle chassis system design, and have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, we are interested in reviewing your qualifications!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for design and development of tracked vehicle hull structure from concept development through prototype fabrication and test.
• Participate in the development of combat vehicle chassis structure and mechanical components from derived system level requirements.
• Coordinate and review subsystem/component performance analysis related to structure systems including as a minimum structural integrity, and structural response.
• Manage design and development of structure subsystems such as ramps, hatches and access panels working with the structures assigned design staff as well as other multi-disciplinary functions.
• Prepare and present design development status to management and customers.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• 5 years of relevant experience working with vehicle chassis system design or closely related systems
• Working understanding of vehicle structure design including material typical for combat vehicle applications
• Understanding of vehicle chassis level structural analysis
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work within CAD based design systems
• Knowledge of or ability to learn model based systems engineering techniques
• All new hires are contingent upon the ability to obtain and maintain security clearance if the role requires it.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in developing tracked combat vehicle structures including elements of survivability and manufacturability.