Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
6+ years of automotive experience in product development
Proven leadership skills with cross-functional teams
Excellent communication skills for presentations to upper management
Strong interpersonal communication skills across various platforms
Experience with DVP, DFMEA, PPAP, DV, PV testing, and Dimensional Control
Familiarity with First Surface or Product Design Office processes
Knowledge of Change Management Methods
Responsibilities
Manage cost, weight, investment, and development of Lighting/Vision commodity parts for a specific car line
Oversee the development of exterior lighting, lighting electronics, LED drive modules, and related assemblies
Lead a team of engineers to create source packages and develop parts to meet corporate milestones
Act as the main interface with Structures Engineering Sub System Technical Manager and vehicle team leadership
Coordinate with Chief Vehicle Engineer, Program Manager, Quality, and Vehicle Assembly plant
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
Engagement with upper management and key stakeholders
Involvement in innovative automotive projects
Potential for career advancement within the company
Full Job Description
RESPONSIBILITES
Manage cost/weight/investment and overall development of Lighting/Vision commodity parts for a given car line.
Exterior lighting, lighting electronics and led drive modules, fixed glass, fuel/charge port door assemblies, and cowl screens.
Oversee a group of engineers to develop source packages, source the parts, develop the parts to key corporate milestones.
Main interface to overall Structures Engineering Sub System Technical Manager and vehicle team leadership including Chief Vehicle Engineer, Program Manager, Quality and the Vehicle Assembly plant.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
6+ years of automotive experience in product development
Proven leadership skills working with cross functional teams to solve customer problems
Excellent communicator with upper management via oral presentations
Good communicator with peers, subordinate and management via face to face and e-mail, chat, text communication.
DVP, DFMEA, PPAP, DV, PV testing, Dimensional Control
First surface or Product Design Office experience
Change Management Methods
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
MBA and/or Advanced Engineering Degree
6-10 years of experience in automotive engineering
DESIRED EXPERIENCE
Design/Release of key components without the lighting/vision commodity
Reactive Green Belt
DFSS Green Belt
Program management skills - including supplier development
