Chief Engineer III

Zobility; Michigan; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Short-term disability

AD&D

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Zobility in Michigan seeks a Chief Engineer to lead defense-focused engineering programs, align with business units, and grow teams. You will report to the Defense Technical Director and drive profitability while ensuring customer satisfaction.

The role requires deep systems engineering expertise, experience with vehicle architectures, and the ability to manage ambiguity. Travel may be required; security clearance is obtainable.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in the Defense industry.
• Experience in full vehicle design, including chassis, propulsion, and energy systems.
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance.
• Expertise in testing, evaluation, and verification of vehicle systems.
• Familiarity with lean product development and CAE tools.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist in market intelligence, lead generation, scope meetings, opportunity evaluation, and leading proposal efforts.
• Oversee the engineering execution of projects, ensuring technical approach, customer satisfaction, quality, timing, and profitability.
• Lead and mentor engineering teams, fostering growth and team development.
• Plan and formulate engineering programs, reviewing product designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer requirements.
• Approve design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Coordinate technical development, scheduling, and resolve engineering design and testing challenges.
• Lead the identification of electrical and hybrid vehicle technical architectures and system partitioning.
• Develop SWOT analyses and identify competitive advantages, proposing PM solutions based on market needs.
• Integrate engineering best practices across the organization.
• Present technical capabilities and solutions to management, customers, and partners.
• Ensure alignment of project solutions with broader organizational goals, industry roadmaps, and emerging technologies.
• Set technical objectives, resolve conflicts, and make decisions based on trade studies and requirements.
• Coordinate resource forecasting, program management, and recruiting efforts.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks to customer satisfaction and project deliverables.
• Lead internal and external technical communications to keep projects on track.
• Oversee financials and ensure project profitability.
• Manage customer relationships, provide status updates, and ensure on-time deliverables.
• Offer feedback on customer needs and continuous process improvements.

Skills

Systems engineering

Security clearance

Defense industry experience

Vehicle design

Leadership

Project management

Lethality & survivability

Education

BS/MS in Mechanical/Electrical/Aerospace engineering

Tools

CAE tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

• This position reports to the Defense Technical Director and offers opportunities for growth through business unit alignment, increased direct reports, and strategic partnerships.
• A successful candidate will be flexible, self-directed, team-oriented, and capable of managing ambiguity.
• The Chief Engineer plays a crucial role in project execution to ensure customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and project profitability.

Responsibilities

• Assist in market intelligence, customer lead generation, scope meetings, opportunity evaluation, and leading proposal efforts.
• Oversee the engineering execution of projects, ensuring technical approach, customer satisfaction, quality, timing, and profitability.
• Lead and mentor engineering teams, fostering growth and team development.
• Plan and formulate engineering programs, reviewing product designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer requirements.
• Approve design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Coordinate technical development, scheduling, and resolve engineering design and testing challenges.
• Lead the identification of electrical and hybrid vehicle technical architectures and system partitioning.
• Develop SWOT analyses and identify competitive advantages, proposing PM solutions based on market needs.
• Integrate engineering best practices across the organization.
• Present technical capabilities and solutions to management, customers, and partners.
• Ensure alignment of project solutions with broader organizational goals, industry roadmaps, and emerging technologies.
• Set technical objectives, resolve conflicts, and make decisions based on trade studies and requirements.
• Coordinate resource forecasting, program management, and recruiting efforts.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks to customer satisfaction and project deliverables.
• Lead internal and external technical communications to keep projects on track.
• Oversee financials and ensure project profitability.
• Manage customer relationships, provide status updates, and ensure on-time deliverables.
• Offer feedback on customer needs and continuous process improvements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant work experience in the Defense industry.
• Experience with lethality and survivability systems is strongly preferred.
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance.
• Experience in full vehicle design and development, including chassis systems, propulsion, and energy systems.
• Expertise in testing, evaluation, and verification/validation of vehicle systems.
• Strong technical background with deep understanding of system engineering, systems safety, and safety-critical software.
• Familiarity with the lean product development process, including CAE tools and optimization.
• Experience in test and evaluation, including developmental and integrated verification strategies.
• Hands-on experience in maintaining and repairing systems in the field is an advantage.
• Knowledge of functional safety systems, associated software, and architecture leadership.
• Familiarity with industry standards and the ability to build team capabilities.
• Solid understanding of vehicle architecture and integration of subsystems.
• Expertise in specific areas such as:
• Weapon Systems
• Combat Vehicle Engineering
• Fire Control Systems
• Turrets and Ammo Handling Systems
• Virtual Environments and Battlefield Systems
• Defense AI and Software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to communicate strategic vision and convert it into actionable operational plans.

Education

• BS or MS in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or a similar engineering discipline.

Additional Details

• Minor or extensive travel may be required depending on the program.
• Flexibility to work long hours as needed to meet deadlines.

Benefits

• We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Company Description

Zobil

Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.