• Reliability Engineer

    Actalent (Sterling Heights, MI)


    Reliability Engineer working on Army projects. Must be able to obtain security clearance if needed.

    Job Summary:

    The Reliability & Maintainability Engineer is a key role within the engineering team, focused on driving the design to achieve R&M targets to deliver the highest levels of performance to the platform and crew for the Small Multipurpose Mission Equipment Transport (S-MET), Medium Heavy Combat Vehicle (MHCV) and the XM30 Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) programs.

    Requirements

    Essential Functions:

    • Support Development of System Reliability Model

    • Support Development of hardware and software reliability predictions

    • Support Development of and Provide Reliability Allocations to IPTs

    • Conduct R&M Evaluations

    • Generate Reliability Critical Item List for Hardware

    • Support Development of reliability block diagrams and math models.

    • Orchestrate the develop the DFMEA with IPT support

    • Support the effort to execute the activities identified in the R&M program Plan

    • Support and present at human factor reviews and soldier touch points to elicit soldier feedback

    • Support Establishment and maintenance of a system for tracking status of test incident reports, to include distribution, failure analyses, corrective action and management reports (IST, FACARs, DARTs)

    • Support and adhere to all company safety and environmental regulations & policies

    • Control and deliver a large scale project, including financial expenditures

    • Ability to travel up to 5% of the time. Occasional travel to Europe may be required

    • Undertake other duties as determined by the PA&T Manager & Engineering Director or his/her delegate

    Experience:

    • 5-10 years minimum experience in the application of reliability and maintainability analytical methods for ground combat vehicles

    • Knowledge in Reliability Engineering and related Standards/Processes

    • Knowledge in Systems Engineering and related Standards/Processes

    • Ability to present technical briefings to clients and internal stakeholders

    • Familiarity with the ground vehicle requirements

    • Knowledge of the US DoD process and procedures for vehicle development

    • Practical ‘hands on’ attitude with the ability to operate independently

    • Detailed knowledge of Military Standards and regulations desired

    • Applied working knowledge with a proven track record of delivery from concept to series production

    • Familiarity with the US DoD ground vehicle requirements.

    • Experience of working in a multi-national, multi-organizational and corporate environment.

    • Knowledge of the US DoD process and procedures for vehicle development and procurement.

    • Experience with Weibull++, Crow-AMSAA (Growth Model) software.

    • Experience with engineering and supply chain management in a highly regulated industry.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Sterling Heights,MI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.