Head of System Engineering Tracked Vehicles (m/f/d)

• Leading the strategic department to achieve high effectiveness and flexibility in supporting multiple projects in a matrix organization
• Management of projects/programs medium and heavy combat and support vehicles
• Responsibility for the platform strategy & architecture with direct reference to changing market and customer requirements
• Execution and implementation of the defined development tasks in planned time and cost
• Interface management between customer / program management and core engineering
• Continuous development of tools, processes and capabilities along the entire development process
• Implementation and follow-up of regular project/program audits including reporting with regard to quality and the definition of KPIs
• Establishing and maintaining strategic alliances with industry partners, faculties and forums (INCOSE, GfSE, etc.) in relation to tactical vehicles and systems

• Completed (technical) university degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, vehicle construction, aerospace or comparable
• Several years of professional and management experience in a comparable position and in the field of vehicle technology
• Experience in the defense, automotive, aerospace industry desirable
• Very good understanding of development processes
• Strong analytical and rhetorical skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Willingness to travel

At our location in Kiel we offer you

• Company pension scheme
• Employee share purchase program
• Flexible working time models
• Corporate benefits platform
• Discounted Germany ticket
• Bike leasing
• Individual and diverse external and internal development opportunities, including at the Rheinmetall Academy
• Professional induction process supported by a digital onboarding tool

Your strengths and experience count at Rheinmetall. We also value diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified. We look forward to receiving your application.

Contact Person: Jessica Schletz 

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