Project Engineer or Specialist – Vehicle Systems

Rheinmetall Canada’s programs team is currently seeking a project engineer that will have the responsibility to manage the generation of technical proposal documents, ensuring the completeness and compliance of the solution, execution strategy, schedule, and commercial considerations to meet the expectations of military vehicles proposals.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with various partners, review customer requirements and define the technical solutions to propose, including comparative analyses (make or buy), data, parts, equipment, etc.
• Support the programs director in coordinating activities and in evaluating the costs of projects and activities.
• Manage the vehicles and sub-systems technical requirements and ensure that suppliers comply with technical and interface specifications required by our clients.
• Coordinate the various development steps required to obtain a compliant solution, on time for the bid submission or trials.
• In collaboration with the procurement team, coordinate the suppliers for vehicles and sub-systems.
• Write persuasive technical proposals that will convince our clients, whether companies, armed forces, or governments.

Requirements

• Have a minimum of 5 years as a project or systems engineer/specialist.
• Have a solid experience in managing relationships with customers and subcontractors.
• Possess a good knowledge regarding project management tools and have experience in estimating project costs.
• Have experience in estimating project costs.
• Be able and available to travel when it will be possible to do it.
• Be fluent in French and in English (written and spoken).

Assets

• Have an excellent knowledge of the various types of military vehicles.
• Have a good knowledge of configuration management standards.
• Have business acumen and good negotiation skills.

At Rheinmetall Canada, we foster teamwork, leadership, and surpassing oneself, creating an environment that brings out the best in our employees and enables them to realize their potential. A flexible work schedule, a comprehensive medical plan for you and your family, as well as private medical services on site, competitive benefits, a subsidized cafeteria, a fitness and entertainment room, and free parking – it’s all part of the package**, all in a green setting.

We thank all participants for the interest. However, we will only communicate with the selected candidates. Rheinmetall Canada subscribes to Employment Equity.

** Certain conditions vary depending on the job status.

Contact Person: Valerie Ethier