Powertrain Manager

Optimal Inc.

$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in automotive product engineering or related fields.
  • Strong project management and planning skills.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively.
  • Analytical mindset with a curiosity for interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with the Chief and cross-functional team for system and sub-system performance.
  • Lead governance and reporting for propulsion system development process (PSDP).
  • Manage timing and readiness for assigned propulsion system perimeter.
  • Collaborate with engineering and Planning teams to prepare ER&D budget for approvals.
  • Adhere to PRS governance for approvals and cost management.
  • Drive cost management and budget oversight during program execution.
  • Facilitate industrial synergies between conventional and hybrid propulsion variants.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Involvement in innovative propulsion system projects.
  • Potential for leadership roles in future projects.
  • Engagement with global communications for industry advancements.
Full Job Description
Description
In collaboration with the system and sub-system table, the System Family Manager (SFM) and the sub-system Family Manager (FM) are responsible for system or sub-system Timing & Cost, working with the Cost Manager for Total Production Costs and Program Spending.
  • Work, with the respective Chief (system or sub-system) to coordinate the cross functional team (System Table / Sub-System Table)
  • Lead, with the chief, the propulsion system development process (PSDP) governance and reporting (milestone reviews/program reviews/weekly meetings and updates)
  • Manage timing and readiness for the assigned propulsion system perimeter, ensuring consistency between System and Sub-System and the complete Application Plan
  • Work with the PRS engineering functions, Planning and VEMO to prepare ER&D budget convergence for milestone approval.
  • Follow the PRS governance for approval (PRS governance approval/GPCx)
  • Under Cost Manager responsibility manage product cost and program budget during execution: Total product cost (TPC), ER&D spending, Capital expenditure (CAPEX)
  • If the Project does not have a dedicated Cost Manager, the responsibility remains with the Family Manager
  • Drive, with the sub-system family managers, industrial synergies between conventional & hybrid variants
  • On behalf of system chief, manage component change management of PRS.
  • Cost & timing roll-up associated with global communications for system and Program related investigation

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in technical disciplines like mechanical or electrical engineering, from a nationally accredited institution/university.
  • At least 5 years' experience in above disciplines, preferably in automotive product engineering
  • Project management and planning skills, ability to lead cross functional work groups, meetings and task forces
  • Good analytical skills and open and curious interdisciplinary mindset
  • Good communication and presentation skills, verbally and in writing

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