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Development/Test Engineer Manager

EOE Statement Horstman Inc. is committed to providing employees and employment candidates the right to equal employment opportunities and a harassment-free work environment. Our company policies, procedures and practices are in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity statutes, rules, and regulations.

All applicants considered for employment are based solely on their capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, disability, veteran status, marital status, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all policies and procedures including recruitment and hiring, promotions, transfers, and terminations, in addition to compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Horstman establishes a culture in which our Executive leaders, key management and employees share the responsibility for adopting a work environment where all employees are treated equally, with dignity and respect. Horstman’s executive team is responsible for leading and supporting a culture of equal opportunity. Our success is reliant on the ability to draw, retain, and develop the most diversified, qualified and brightest talent.

About the Organization Horstman is an established participant on major defense programs, both domestically and internationally, and is recognized for competitive, best-value program delivery, design engineering, subcontract management, and risk management on urgent and complex programs. The origins of Horstman have a long legacy of engineering and manufacturing. Horstman is a 100+ year-old company with the distinction of pioneering work in the automotive industry in the 1920's and 30's, designing and manufacturing a number of innovative engineering solutions. Horstman is most known for the development of alternative suspension systems, which today is the largest part of Horstman business. The name "Horstman suspension" also refers to suspensions built by the Horstman company (now Horstman Defence Systems Ltd or its subsidiaries), whether of the bogie type, torsion beam design, hydrogas, hydropneumatic or other.

Horstman, Inc., is part of a century-old company. With such a storied establishment comes its own culture and practices. Additionally, Horstman, Inc is building its own culture and practices as a supplier to North American customers and is a part of the US defense market.

Horstman seeks the best candidates to ensure the success of its goals and objectives. The company defines the requirements of each position with a job description and agreement by the company leadership that the new position is warranted. Position information is posted in various locations both internally and externally as deemed necessary. Each potential candidate is reviewed either directly or screened through a third party to ensure acceptability. The company will schedule interviews as appropriate to the position to confirm the skills and knowledge of the prospective candidate and follow ups are made for offers of employment or other communications as determined necessary by the company.

Category Engineering

Description

HORSTMAN

Horstman is a developer of high-performance independent suspension systems for both the defense industry and commercial markets. Horstman has a pedigree with developing innovative suspension solutions for both tracked and wheeled vehicles since the 1920's. Horstman is looking for driven, technical individuals, interested in helping Horstman stay at the forefront of suspension technology for the next 100 years.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Development / Test Engineering Manager supports the Horstman engineering team and business by leading the organization and delivery of developmental hardware, testing activities, test/component analysis, and testing documentation (plans and reports). Emphasis is on the de-risking of prototype, development and production designs of Horstman products.

The Development / Test Engineering Manager must be an energetic, highly motivated, self-starting and organized individual, with a strong capability for self-learning and driven to complete tasks. They must ensure that an action orientated approach is taken to product development and problem resolution. The individual must also be detail-oriented with a high standard for accuracy and thoroughness and capable of communicating with in-house engineers, suppliers and customers in both spoken and written forms.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Manage a team of test/development engineers and technicians to support the Engineering department by providing test plans, procedures, testing, inspections, analysis, and validation/ acceptance criteria used to verify that designs output meets the design requirements. This includes the production of comprehensive summary reports of results of testing and development activities.

+ Create and manage the records of development testing activities and contribute these toward the support documentation demonstrating the adequacy of Horstman products.

+ Develop requirements and manage the design and manufacturing of test rigs, fixtures, and special tools to support required testing needs and address current test equipment limitations.

+ Support Manufacturing in fabrication of assembly, test fixtures, and special tools

+ Prepare work instructions and training material for assembly area Technicians

+ Organize & lead assembly area Technicians during prototype builds

1. Trouble-shoot assembly issues and develop /implement work-around plans

2. Develop and implement continuous improvements in hardware assembly

+ Develop and implement continuous improvements in testing methodology

+ Manage the de-risking of technology on Horstman products critical path

+ Ensure work is undertaken within a configuration-controlled environment.

+ Execute the Development Testing and Processes / Methodologies with an emphasis on Safety

+ Ensure Horstman IPR and company trade secrets are protected.

+ Document the assumptions made in all the steps above, including assumptions related to operating modes or procedures, and the implications of testing and operational experience on the design.

+ Other duties as required

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITY REQUIRED:

The candidate is required to have:

+ Strong team-work experience and problem-solving capability in a challenging technological environment.

+ Drive and flexibility to maintain pace of work as priorities and customer requirements change.

+ Support the business drive to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

+ A hands-on approach is appropriate to a small business with a willingness and ability to perform tasks effectively where delegation is not possible.

+ Understanding of the challenges of technology development, new product development, and new product introduction projects.

+ Knowledge and experience in the use of formal design analysis, verification and validation methodologies and supporting techniques such as FMECA and DFM, to ensure manufacturing engineering and quality assurance best practice is embodied into the design.

+ Experience in dynamic testing and instrumentation, including the use of strain gauges, thermocouples, load cells, pressure transducers, etc.

+ Experience in the selection and use of engineering analysis tools.

+ Experience in the collection and analysis of test data from dynamic product testing.

+ Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.

+ Ability to obtain security clearance if needed.

The Ideal candidate will have:

+ Knowledge and understanding of the operation and usage of tracked and wheeled armored vehicles.

+ Suspension design and/or test experience with on/off-road wheeled & tracked vehicles, and high-pressure hydraulics, seals, and structures.

+ Formal training and experience in testing practices and methods is also strongly desired.

+ Knowledge and understanding of the repair and overhaul and/or post-design support environment.

+ Experience of development, and procurement of test hardware, and working with sub-contract test resources.

+ Familiarity with multinational projects subject to US ITAR export legislation.

+ Commitment to continuing professional development and education.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or equivalent Engineering Degree.

Must have 3 or more years of developmental / test engineering experience and a working knowledge of RMC Tools, Siemens LMS, LabView, or other motion control and/or test programming and data acquisition software. The candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Office software.

_WORKING CONDITIONS:_

_The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, although the individual can be exposed to loud noise situations occasionally._

_PHYSICAL DEMANDS:_

_While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; walk; reach with hands and arms; and talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands, handle, or feel; climb or balance; and stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl. Employees must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception._

_SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS:_

_Horstman Inc. is a drug-free workplace. Drug screen, physical and background check required prior to hire. Horstman is an E-Verify employer, and ALL employees must be eligible to work in the United States - either U.S. citizens, or foreign citizens who have the necessary authorization._

_Safety glasses, safety shoes, steel toe shoes, caps and other PPE may be required, as deemed necessary._

Position Requirements

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITY REQUIRED:

The candidate is required to have:

+ Strong team-work experience and problem-solving capability in a challenging technological environment.

+ Drive and flexibility to maintain pace of work as priorities and customer requirements change.

+ Support the business drive to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

+ A hands-on approach is appropriate to a small business with a willingness and ability to perform tasks effectively where delegation is not possible.

+ Understanding of the challenges of technology development, new product development, and new product introduction projects.

+ Knowledge and experience in the use of formal design analysis, verification and validation methodologies and supporting techniques such as FMECA and DFM, to ensure manufacturing engineering and quality assurance best practice is embodied into the design.

+ Experience in dynamic testing and instrumentation, including the use of strain gauges, thermocouples, load cells, pressure transducers, etc.

+ Experience in the selection and use of engineering analysis tools.

+ Experience in the collection and analysis of test data from dynamic product testing.

+ Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.

+ Ability to obtain security clearance if needed.

The Ideal candidate will have:

+ Knowledge and understanding of the operation and usage of tracked and wheeled armored vehicles.

+ Suspension design and/or test experience with on/off-road wheeled & tracked vehicles, and high-pressure hydraulics, seals, and structures.

+ Formal training and experience in testing practices and methods is also strongly desired.

+ Knowledge and understanding of the repair and overhaul and/or post-design support environment.

+ Experience of development, and procurement of test hardware, and working with sub-contract test resources.

+ Familiarity with multinational projects subject to US ITAR export legislation.

+ Commitment to continuing professional development and education.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or equivalent Engineering Degree.

Must have 3 or more years of developmental / test engineering experience and a working knowledge of RMC Tools, Siemens LMS, LabView, or other motion control and/or test programming and data acquisition software. The candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Office software.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Days

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Hiring Manager(s)

Req Number ENG-25-00001

Location Horstman Inc.

This position is currently accepting applications.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT: Horstman is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline and termination.