The vehicle product engineer will be the technical point of contact for our commercial based military vehicle platform, from request for quote to vehicle delivery. This individual will be responsible for interpreting technical customer requirements, identifying scope of compliance, constructing vehicle configurations, and creating/executing to engineering project plans. This position provides a large array of technical exposure from all aspects of vehicle product development.
Responsibilities:
- Review customer requirements and complete internal/external compliance matrix response
- Configure vehicle specifications to meet our customer’s requirements and application needs
- Support the development of engineering basis of estimate (BOE)s, while leading the execution of that BOE when approved
- Lead engineering POC for all on-contract programs for the commercial based military vehicle platform.
- Integral team member supporting program management, business development, purchasing, manufacturing, finance, ILS, transportation, etc.
- Interaction with both US based and International customers, supporting them from an engineering perspective in all phases of the program
- Develop and maintain vehicle and sub-system level Bills of Material (BOM)
- Lead change control management for on-contract orders
- Potential for travel to support truck equipment integration and vehicle inspections
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering
- Capable of managing and/or supporting vehicle programs from an engineering perspective
- Understanding of vehicle level systems and sub-systems, along with their interaction with one another
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong understanding of core engineering principles
- Experience with solving complex technical problems
- Effective communication skills across multiple disciplines and audiences
- Ability to perform hands-on tasks, if necessary, on heavy duty trucks
- Ability to travel approximately 5% of time
- US Citizen
Preferred Qualifications:
- +2 Years experience in the commercial and/or military heavy truck vehicle market
- Hands-on technical experience in or outside the workplace
- Familiarity with Siemens TeamCenter & NX
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering
- Ability to manage or support vehicle programs from an engineering perspective
- Understanding of vehicle-level systems, subsystems, and their interactions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong understanding of core engineering principles
- Experience solving complex technical problems
- Effective communication across multiple disciplines and audiences
- Ability to perform hands-on tasks on heavy-duty trucks when necessary
- Ability to travel approximately 5% of the time
- US citizenship
- More than 2 years of experience in the commercial or military heavy truck vehicle market
- Hands-on technical experience in or outside the workplace
- Familiarity with Siemens Teamcenter and NX
What We Do
ND Defense provides precision manufacturing and engineering for defense and commercial customers. Its work spans tactical wheeled vehicles—including MRAP and military commercial off-the-shelf platforms—integrated systems, electronic assemblies, and lifecycle support. The company also serves maritime, aerospace, energy, and medical markets, combining advanced manufacturing, engineering, and support services to deliver reliable, mission-critical products for military and other demanding operations.
