Full Job Description
The Program Performance Lead (PPL) will manage a team of engineers to deliver key program attributes for EMAT for the programs for which he/she is assigned. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Set and own all EMAT targets
• Support definition of subsystem and component specifications during the RFQ phase to ensure alignment with EMAT targets
• Integration of all work performed by the EMAT team
• Define resource needs - including headcount and physical assets (vehicles, parts, etc.) - for the project team to include in the program budget
• Review and approve data from each of the EMAT Science Teams
• Energy Management
• Thermal Management
• Aerodynamics
• Weight Management
• Establish priorities for the work request of the science teams in EMAT
• Balance tradeoffs between VDE, PSE, driveability, and thermal to meet targets
• Support the convergence of interior and exterior styling with performance requirements for aerodynamics and interior thermal comfort
• Work with extended teams to develop risk mitigation plans
• Own the EMAT Scorecard
• Point Contact for EMAT with VSM, Advanced, Platform, and Top Hat Teams
• Represent the organization at governance updates
• Driveability sign off - represent EMAT at ride evaluation events
• Work with TSRC, Planning, and Vehicle Teams for development and execution of CAFÉ and Carbon Net Zero plans
• Ensure validation of customer functional objectives related to EMAT
• Ensuring voice of customer is met through identification of competitive vehicle set including benchmarking and futuring
• Summarize lessons learned before the end of the project and support the core team in updating performance standards and processes
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in product/powertrain development
• Experience in leading teams of diverse backgrounds
• Experience in product development dealing with multiple foreign markets
• Proven leadership skills
• Experience leading training initiatives
• Ability to speak to large groups, both technical and non-technical
• Comfort with both short and long term project management
Preferred Qualifications:
• Masters Degree in Engineering
• Experience/understand how to derive ABC coast down coefficients
• Understanding of VDE sensitivities and tradeoff's
• Fuel economy and/or VDE simulation tool experience
• Experience with Powertrain and Electrified Powertrain Systems
• Experience in fuel economy testing and data analysis
• Vehicle testing knowledge - chassis dyno, engine dyno, and an understanding of vehicle coast down
• Familiarity with aero/thermal virtual simulation tools, climatic testing, and road trips
• Experience with futuring and competitive benchmarking
• Experience with FE development tools