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Sterling Heights, MI
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
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Job Description
Responsible for planning, managing, and executing safety programs for tracked, wheeled, and related vehicle systems.
Essential Job Functions:
Develop and implement integrated system safety management programs covering all lifecycle phases from concept through disposal, including requirements definition, documentation, testing, and evaluation.
Establish and manage key safety program elements such as System Safety Management Plans, Hazard Tracking Systems, and System Safety Working Groups.
Coordinate and oversee safety efforts across internal teams, installations, and contractors to ensure compliance with safety requirements and milestones.
Provide technical safety guidance to Program Managers and Integrated Product Teams, ensuring safety considerations are incorporated early in system development.
Review hardware designs, manufacturing processes, and maintenance procedures to ensure safe and reliable system performance.
Conduct safety assessments, analyze field issues, and recommend design or procedural improvements to enhance safety and usability.
Evaluate engineering change proposals, waivers, and deviations for safety impacts, providing recommendations and concurrence decisions.
Participate in source selection boards, acquisition planning, and system specification reviews with a focus on safety performance and risk assessment.
Develop and communicate system safety risk assessments for residual hazards and material changes.
Serve as a technical representative at meetings, conferences, and cross-functional engagements to address safety issues and coordinate solutions.
Maintain communication with government agencies, contractors, and operational units to disseminate safety information and resolve technical concerns.
Support approximately 20% travel (TDY) annually.
Required Skills:
Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
High School Diploma/GED with 13 years of experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of military ground vehicle systems, including tracked and wheeled platforms and their subsystems.
Ability to work collaboratively with the government, contractors, and industry partners.
Ability to analyze technical data, conduct safety evaluations, and assess risk.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
Desired Skills:
Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition programs and safety standards (e.g., MIL-STD-882).
Background in systems engineering, mechanical engineering, or automotive engineering.
Experience supporting source selection boards or acquisition planning activities.
Familiarity with hazard analysis techniques and safety risk assessment methodologies.
Experience working with Program Executive Offices (PEOs) or similar organizations.
Prior experience with fielded systems, failure analysis, or accident investigation.
Resident experience with ground combat platfoms.
Experience supporting acquisition programs, engineering reviews, and system development processes.
Essential Job Functions:
Develop and implement integrated system safety management programs covering all lifecycle phases from concept through disposal, including requirements definition, documentation, testing, and evaluation.
Establish and manage key safety program elements such as System Safety Management Plans, Hazard Tracking Systems, and System Safety Working Groups.
Coordinate and oversee safety efforts across internal teams, installations, and contractors to ensure compliance with safety requirements and milestones.
Provide technical safety guidance to Program Managers and Integrated Product Teams, ensuring safety considerations are incorporated early in system development.
Review hardware designs, manufacturing processes, and maintenance procedures to ensure safe and reliable system performance.
Conduct safety assessments, analyze field issues, and recommend design or procedural improvements to enhance safety and usability.
Evaluate engineering change proposals, waivers, and deviations for safety impacts, providing recommendations and concurrence decisions.
Participate in source selection boards, acquisition planning, and system specification reviews with a focus on safety performance and risk assessment.
Develop and communicate system safety risk assessments for residual hazards and material changes.
Serve as a technical representative at meetings, conferences, and cross-functional engagements to address safety issues and coordinate solutions.
Maintain communication with government agencies, contractors, and operational units to disseminate safety information and resolve technical concerns.
Support approximately 20% travel (TDY) annually.
Required Skills:
Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
High School Diploma/GED with 13 years of experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of military ground vehicle systems, including tracked and wheeled platforms and their subsystems.
Ability to work collaboratively with the government, contractors, and industry partners.
Ability to analyze technical data, conduct safety evaluations, and assess risk.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
Desired Skills:
Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition programs and safety standards (e.g., MIL-STD-882).
Background in systems engineering, mechanical engineering, or automotive engineering.
Experience supporting source selection boards or acquisition planning activities.
Familiarity with hazard analysis techniques and safety risk assessment methodologies.
Experience working with Program Executive Offices (PEOs) or similar organizations.
Prior experience with fielded systems, failure analysis, or accident investigation.
Resident experience with ground combat platfoms.
Experience supporting acquisition programs, engineering reviews, and system development processes.
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