Structures Systems Manager - Qualified Staffing

STRUCTURES SYSTEMS MANAGER

• DIRECT HIRE
• Troy, MICHIGAN
• 150-170K

Our client is looking for a Structures Systems Manager to work in their Troy, MI location. If you have at least 15 years’ of relevant experience working with vehicle chassis system design or closely related systems, and have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, we are interested in reviewing your qualifications!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Must be capable of obtaining a security clearance.
• Lead the development of combat vehicle chassis structures from derived system level requirements.
• Coordinate and prepare system and subsystem performance analysis related to structure systems including as a minimum structural integrity, and structural response.
• Coordinate efforts internally and with third party vendors to assess the survivability of the structure design against direct and indirect threats.
• 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.
• Coordinate design development including the management of designers assigned to chassis structure development.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in a variety of settings and be able to assimilate complex instructions easily.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management and staff to establish productive relationships. 
• Superior consultation, diplomacy, influencing and negotiating skills is required.
• Must possess the ability to explain complex concepts in a way that makes sense to someone less knowledgeable about the topic.
• Must demonstrate an enthusiasm to engage with and support overseas colleagues to ensure all staff have the information and opportunity to perform to the best of their abilities.
• Must promote collaboration and facilitate teamwork across the organization and its external service providers.
• Must be tactful, diplomatic, and work with integrity, honesty, and respect for others.
• Must display exceptional listening and analytical skills in order to understand customer concerns and needs with the ability to respond promptly and effectively to those needs.
• Shall support and encourage performance by motivating individuals and teams to achieve high performance. 
• Will clarify and define the goals and strategies of the organization and successfully communicate this to all. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required to work effectively with the US team, suppliers, customer, and corporate parent staff.
• High level of self-motivation and standards with the ability to multi-task; balancing "analysis" with "doing". 
• Must be adaptable and able to prioritize and work under pressure to meet deadlines. Work on own initiative.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• 15+ 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in developing tracked combat vehicle structures including elements of survivability and manufacturability.
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience beneficial.