High profile EV manufacturer is looking for top talent!
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Salary $220,000 - $245,000 per year
A Bit About Us
Our client produces electrified powertrain systems that can augment or fully replace traditional diesel- or natural gas-fueled powertrains. Its systems are designed to improve performance and lower total cost of ownership while leveraging the existing alternative fuel infrastructure.
Why join us?
Are you ready to "Change the World?" Does "Succeed as One Team" meet your definition of a key component to an amazing company culture? If "Acting with Integrity" and pursuing "Excellence in All We Do" motivate you to do your best work, then my client may be the right fit for you.
Job Details
Essential Job Functions
Lead the vehicle engineering team comprised of systems, safety, compliance, simulation, and process excellence to drive the design and development of automotive electrification systems for Class 8 truck applications
Lead and guide engineering managers to ensure on-time delivery per program milestones
Partner with customers and marketing team to generate system and sub-system requirements and specifications to meet fuel economy, performance, NVH, safety, compliance, system weight and cost targets
Lead simulation and modeling including algorithm development for system optimization, component sizing and fuel economy
Develop future powertrain architectures and control strategies
Guide and manage analysis efforts used to support design decisions including FEA, thermal modeling, and simulation.
Develop and manage performance & cost models and technology roadmaps
Drive value optimization and quality improvement programs
Make decisions in the areas of design and project risk trade-offs that impact program cost or delivery without sacrifice of quality expectations
Document applicable global commercial vehicle regulations to drive compliance with NHTSA, EPA, CARB, and other regulatory bodies
Lead product certification process and ensuring product meets emissions, FMVSS and OBD requirements.
Develop and maintain the required compliance and certification documentation
Drive continuous product improvement, reducing production cost, creating product variants for adjacent markets and the overall continued success of the product deployed in customers' hands
Develop engineering product development and design release process, drive timeline development and conduct internal engineering gate reviews for leadership approvals
Lead the creation and implementation of CAD and PLM roadmap across organization and support integration effort with ERP and other organizational tools
Lead product cost and weight estimation, tracking and reduction effort supported by should cost analysis, tear down analysis and competitive benchmarking techniques
Lead the creation of key APQP documents including FMEAs and DVP&Rs to drive product reliability and robustness
Actively mentor and coach engineering team members in various areas including design, simulation, and product validation
Support the development of company product roadmaps supported by extensive industry and product knowledge
Define and implement strategies for synergies among the programs adopting a modular approach, minimizing complexity, and leveraging technology/architecture re-use
Work with suppliers and strategic partners to exchange technical information to drive the product roadmap
Provide strategic design direction to the team to ensure that Hyliion is making the correct design decisions balancing key product attributes such as performance and cost
Job Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Requirements
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Experience in globally recognized Quality systems and LEAN process methods
Knowledgeable with automotive design software tools for Project Data/Lifecycle Management, CAD design, CFD thermal and FEA analysis
Working knowledge of NHTSA, EPA, CARB and emissions standards and requirements
Good understanding on global regulatory subjects including active and passive safety, and environmental regulations applicable to hybrid and electric vehicles
Proven experience with formal requirements management and traceability with intense focus on systems engineering principles
Experience in powertrain and battery system specification development and component selection
Experience in the automotive sector and understanding of automotive systems, program management, and industry standards
Track record of improving quality and on time delivery across the engineering organization
Proven experience in planning, organizing, and maintaining relationships with internal customer organizations
Automotive industry and associated toolset expertise (FMEAs, DVP&Rs)
Experience working with cross-functional teams to develop product technology roadmaps
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
15+ Years of Engineering Experience
10+ years of product development experience in powertrain systems with a strong understanding of powertrain, electric motors, controllers, high voltage battery systems, and control systems
Experience in automotive industry
Expertise in high voltage and associated safety protocols
Expertise in vehicle electrification, powertrain and vehicle certification standards, drivetrain, battery technologies, electrical and wiring systems, NVH, instrumentation and methodologies
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Strong understanding of Class-8 trucks, their sub-systems and application requirements including vehicle controls, powertrain integration, air conditioning and electrical systems
Experience in CFD, EMC or Thermal Analysis
Experienced in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of structural systems
Experience in the automotive sector and understanding of automotive systems, program management, and industry standards
Experience in ISO 26262 safety standards and vehicle safety systems
Experience in vehicle controls, calibration, and software
Other Qualifications
Strong follow-through and self-starting nature
Ability to communicate with customers (internal and external) in an effective and positive way both written and verbally, to address their needs promptly and to follow through on commitments
Ability to understand and follow complex verbal and written instructions
Position will involve travel (10-15% of time) to visit, work with, and evaluate engineering providers and hardware suppliers
Ability to work well in a high-paced environment, set and meet appropriate deadlines
Physical Demands
Occasionally lift and/ or move up to 30 pounds.
Benefits
EMPLOYEE-Paid 100%
Medical Plans, with PPO or HDHP options
Dental Plans, with buy-up option
Vision Plan
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plans, with buy-up options
Short Term Disability, paid for by the company
Long Term Disability, paid for by the company
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
401k
Voluntary Accident Plans
Voluntary Critical Illness Plans
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