Artillery Subject Matter Expert - Military veterans preferred

American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLC

TITLE Artillery Subject Matter Expert

CATEGORY Engineering

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Rheinmetall's U.S. organizations include American Rheinmetall Systems, American Rheinmetall Vehicles, American Rheinmetall Munitions and American Rheinmetall Defense. The operating companies have established engineering and production capabilities that allow them to modify existing products and develop new solutions that meet the priority requirements of their US customers. These products consist of, but are not limited to, game-changing solutions for next-generation vehicles, innovations for increased soldier lethality, and advanced high-tech munitions.

Description

At American Rheinmetall Vehicles, we believe in satisfied customers and healthy, engaged employees. We listen to our customers and develop transformational technology that delivers necessary military vehicle capabilities to our Warfighters while also providing challenging and fulfilling careers to our employees.

We are committed to supporting critical advancements in the United States defense industry, like the U.S. Army's XM30 Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV) program, which will replace the Army's Bradley infantry fighting vehicle with a modernized ICV. Our team has recently won a contract award to advance to Phases 3 and 4 of the program where vehicle design will continue, followed by the prototype build of a small number of vehicles to be tested by the Army. Our solution for the XM30 program, along with our other next-generation tracked and wheeled vehicle systems, empowers and protects the members of our U.S. Armed Forces and ensure their safe return home.

In the past two years, we have secured an order intake of about $750 million. We have greatly increased our workforce and are continuing to do so at a rapid pace in order to staff our new facility and support our goals as we continue to grow our business. If you are interested in a meaningful career that directly supports our Warfighters, we encourage you to apply today!

EOE, including disability/veterans

Job Summary:

This advisory position is responsible for acting as ARV's Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Artillery systems to include tracked and towed 155mm systems and ammunition in direct support of ARV business pursuits. Efforts will include planning and executing artillery live fire demonstrations, helping assess and develop key artillery systems, and preparing written technical descriptions in support of proposals and request for information. Position will be located at home location.

We are looking for a Artillery Subject Matter Expert to work for our Troy, MI office. If you have at least 15 years of experience in US Army Combat Arms, and have a Bachelor's Degree, equivalent combination of education and experience or commensurate work expereince, we invite you to click the Apply button to learn more and share your qualifications with us.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the employment application or for any part of the application process, please contact hr@rheinmetall-arv-us.com.

EOE (including Disability/Veterans)

DIVISION American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLC

LOCATION Sterling Heights, MI

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Essential Functions:

• Direct responsibility for planning and executing Artillery gunnery operations
• Coordinate with US Government and Company owned range facilities to develop artillery demonstration firing plans, safety approval, and tactical scenarios.
• Represent and interface with both US and foreign representatives of Rheinmetall and teammates to plan and execute live fire demonstrations and the development of technical data to be included in proposals and information papers.
• As part of Capture and Proposal teams review and assess USG proposed artillery system requirements and ARV solutions compliance to requirements.
• Undergo and training and knowledge transfer with Rheinmetall and teammates to become ARV SME on proposed Artillery systems.
• Positively represent Rheinmetall as required to USG customers and teammates.
• As artillery SME performance maintenance and operation on Artillery systems.
• Ensure and vehicles ARV utilizes in business captures are repaired, maintained, and upgraded in accordance with program requirements and timelines to ensure successful test outcomes.
• Interface with USG Test personnel and US Army program personnel providing status and progress in execution of vehicle maintenance and upgrade activities.
• Successfully and positively manage Partners, and Teammates, and Subcontractors to achieve Program objectives.
• In conjunction with Engineering team support the planning and execution of vehicle trouble shooting, repair and upgrade activities.
• Provide technical guidance to Program Engineering, and Logistics teams in the optimal design and performance of Artillery systems to support soldier and warfighting tasks and procedures.
• As a Rheinmetall SME provide information briefings to Company and US Army representatives on the performance characteristics of Company Products.
• Closely collaborate with Company teammates and Subcontractors to ensure Program objectives are achieved.
• Establish key relationships with USG stakeholders, Rheinmetall colleagues and teammates Business Objectives.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• None

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing)

• Ability to use MS Office products
• Well-developed communication skills and the ability to represent the Company in a positive manner.
• Ability to work in a high pressure and highly visible work environment.
• Self-starter able to work independently with little on-site supervision while providing routine status and reporting of progress to Company leadership.
• Ability to protect Company’s critical information and plans.
• Knowledge of US Army maintenance procedures and operations and proven experience in managing maintenance operations.
• Professional appearance and manner.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree, equivalent combination of education and experience or commensurate work experience

Experience:

• US Army Certified M109 Artillery specialist
• At least 15 years of US Army Combats Arms Experience with positions of increasing leadership and supervisory experience.
• Active US Passport
• US security clearance or eligible to apply for and receive US security clearance

Background Prerequisites:

• Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• None

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

With or without reasonable accommodations, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

• Ability fly frequently; part-time travel could require up to 3 weeks of travel to support live-fire demonstrations and capture activities
• Frequent company funded travel to both CONUS and OCONUS Rheinmetall locations will be required.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally

BENEFITS Robust medical, dental, vision, 401(k), short- and long-term disability, life insurance, education reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program

E-VERIFY This employer participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify and Your Rights to Work please visit: https://www.e-verify.gov.

PAY TRANSPARENCY This company abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.35(c), found here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA50

EOE STATEMENT

American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law. Please find details here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

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