Mechatronics - PC

Job Description:

Technical program management for one or more vehicle lines by being the key point of contact between the design team and all other functional areas such as vehicle program management, engineering departments and manufacturing.

Responsible for ensuring that the systems meet all functional and performance requirements while meeting cost, weight, investment, timing, and quality objectives.

Lead system responsibilities at any point from the initial concept phase through end of life. Provide strong support of concept studies, initial packaging, thermal system design, cost and weight analysis, prototype procurement, supplier management, sourcing, tooling kickoff, validation, launch, program maintenance, change management, value optimization, and quality improvement initiatives.

Coordinate technical issue resolution pertaining to engineering and quality at all stages of the program and across all functional areas.

Must support plant development and launch activities onsite as a visible member of the launch team representing respective function.

During the launch phase, the SSTL is the launch lead and key person responsible for triage and resolution of issues, while communicating status and managing resources.

Ensure, during the vehicle development and maintenance phase, the electronic integration of all ECUs in the E/E architectures.

Define, share and update the vehicle development plan in order to guarantee the coherency of the vehicle behavior and the availability of the planned features at all stages.

Release the Specification to all Suppliers and manage the Requirements Change Management process through Design Change Requests (DCR) in order to ensure the alignment of Requirements with Product Planning requests, bug fixes and feedback from Suppliers,

Author PROXI/Vehicle Configuration requirements and data in End of Line (EOL)/Service tools in order to ensure correct vehicle configuration during both assembly process and service operations at dealers.

Support Manufacturing/Product Execution in defining the correct assembly and test operations to guarantee the vehicle conformity to client’s expectations and to conduct problem solving activities at the assembly plant from pilot phase through launch (Process Verification, Pre-Series, Job1 and production ramp-up).

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited program Engineering experience with an emphasis on automotive cooling and HVAC components at either an OEM or supplier

Strong leader with entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to sell ideas to all stakeholders Diagnostics and On-board communication systems know-how Proven capability in problem solving and root-causing Must be self-sufficient with ability to influence and lead others without formal authority.

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills Must be able to lead and manage suppliers.

Must be able to manage multiple concurrent activities. Some travel required to supplier and vehicle assembly plants in North America.

Understanding of electric vehicle thermal systems and common vehicle system interactions.

Experience in component costing (variable cost and investment) Solid understanding of thermodynamics and heat transfer from a practical standpoint

Understanding of electrical circuits, components and their operating principles Familiarity with powertrain software and controls Experience with cooling-specific and total vehicle testing including NVH

Experience in DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) proactive and/or reactive quality tools Working knowledge of UG/NX CAD systems

Understanding of electric vehicle thermal systems and common vehicle system interactions.

Experience in component costing (variable cost and investment) Solid understanding of thermodynamics and heat transfer from a practical standpoint Understanding of electrical circuits, components and their operating principles Familiarity with powertrain software and controls

Experience with Air Induction and Exhaust-specific and total vehicle testing including NVH Experience in DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) proactive and/or reactive quality tools Working knowledge of UG/NX CAD systems

Knowledge of systems and/or products a plus

Proven experience in program management with the ability to set a timeline and execute at the required milestones.

Strong working knowledge and experience with automotive cooling components and the guiding principles of operation behind them.

Ability to proactively communicate with other colleagues, stakeholders, program management, and supervisors

Experience and confidence in communicating status to a varied audience including top management

Ability to effectively operate both independently and as part of a team

General knowledge of tooling and manufacturing processes including molding, stamping, welding, brazing, machining, casting, and coatings.

Ability and knowledge to create effective presentations

High level of experience with MS Office tools Knowledge of automotive underhood packaging and general automotive assembly practices

Ability to review and apply component and system Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA)s and DVP&Rs

Basic financial understanding with ability to maintain program budget

Availability to business trips DIAnalyzer/CDA and CANalyzer practice

Norms/Standards know-how Proven capability to develop parts/systems in co-design with third parties (Tier1s)

Requirements Management / Change Management basics

• Proven experience in program management with the ability to set a timeline and execute at the required milestones.

• Strong working knowledge and experience with automotive Air Induction and Exhaust components and the guiding principles of operation behind them.

• Ability to proactively communicate with other colleagues, stakeholders, program management, and supervisors

• Experience and confidence in communicating status to a varied audience including top management

• Ability to effectively operate both independently and as part of a team

• General knowledge of tooling and manufacturing processes including molding, stamping, welding, brazing, machining, casting, and coatings.

• Ability and knowledge to create effective presentations High level of experience with MS Office tools Knowledge of automotive underhood packaging and general automotive assembly practices

• Ability to review and apply component and system DFMEAs and DVP&Rs

• Basic financial understanding with ability to maintain program budget High level of proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing)