Product Lead (Recon And Hwc)

AU01649
19-Jan-2024
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
About the Team
You will be reporting into the Chief Engineer and work closely with the IPT Lead for the Recon and HWC variant. Working with the IPT Management team and project team you will provide technical leadership to enable delivery of the allocated vehicle variant within technical, contractual, cost and schedule constraints. This is a Full Time role and can be based from either the Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence site located in Redbank or the Melbourne office.
About the Role
As the Product Lead, you will responsible for the planning, leading and executing of the engineering activities to deliver the design, integration and to support verification, production and delivery of the Recon and HWC.
You will be collaborating closely with General Managers at the Senior Leadership Team on strategy, capability and technology development.
As the Product Lead (Recon and HWC), you can anticipate some of your day-to-day tasks to include:

• Technical leadership of the Recon and HWC engineering development and the associated sub-system leads;
• Work with the IPT Leader to plan all deliverables and map all tasks/activities, priorities, and required outputs;
• Ensure that the Recon and HWC Mission System Mission System is developed in compliance to the contractual requirements;
• Support and Mentor the Engineering teams to create engineering artefacts and outputs;
• Technically manage the creation, configuration, integration and delivery of vehicle engineering outputs to meet the project plan critical path;
• Conduct technical artefact, output delivery reporting and escalate technical issues to the IPT CENG;
• Conduct project delivery progress reporting and escalation of project and delivery issues to the IPT Lead;
• Lead the design and integration, support verification and production and delivery of a vehicle variant Mission System;
• Manage and support the preparation of Engineering Outputs, Presentations and Contract Data Requirements List for all Mandated System and Development Reviews; and
• Conduct technical oversight of engineering subcontractors and/or suppliers work scope to ensure successful delivery to meet the program and project timescales.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE
What are we looking for?
Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company’s values of Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT). This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.
The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes:

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant Engineering field (Mechanical/Electrical);
• Hands-on technical leadership of an Integrated Cross-Functional/Multi-Discipline engineering and project team;
• Experience in providing technical mentoring, operational coaching and direct management of technical teams and individual engineers;
• Demonstrated experience in development of complex military or automotive vehicles;
• Stakeholder engagement and collaboration experience;
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication, consultation and negotiation skills;
• Hold or have the ability to achieve Chartered professional engineering status with Engineers Australia (or equivalent); and
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (must hold Australian Citizenship).

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do;
• Attractive remuneration packages with salary sacrificing and novated leases;
• Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 400 retailers in Australia to help cost of living;
• On-site subsidised café with themed days and multiple dietary options;
• Long weekends every second week with a 9 day working fortnight;
• Flexible working practices;
• Opportunity to work on major projects within our Vehicle Systems (Logistic, Tactical Wheeled, Tactical Tracked), Electronic Solutions, Weapon & Ammunition Divisions);
• Generous internal incentive and referral program;
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities;
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing; and
• We are proud to be recognised as an Endorsed Employer for All Women by WORK180.

CONTACT INFORMATION
RDA Talent Acquisition Team
#LI-DNI
Applications will close on 19 January 2024
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance.
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.
Further information regarding clearance is available at:
We know that when people from diverse backgrounds and different points of view work together, we create the most value – for our clients, our people and our community. If you don’t think you quite meet all of the requirements of the position, we’d still love to hear from you.
If you would like to express your interest in this role, please speak to your Line/Direct manager before applying.