Manager, Powertrain Development

Description

Job Responsibilities

• Develop methods, selection criteria and performance objectives for the vehicle from a powertrain and drivetrain perspective

• Develop vehicle specifications for performance, quality and durability for internal use and external specifications - source packages as required

• Develop and manage prototype and production component selection

• Develop and manage vehicle integration - vehicle controls and power management

• Develop and manage testing and validation requirements

• Design and engineer systems for vehicle functionality as required

• Develop wire harness/connections as required

• Take a lead role in vehicle design and direction from a performance/range and functionality perspective

• Manage team resources as required with direction and accountability

• Create departmental objectives which align with overall project goals and milestones

• Work collaboratively with all departments in order to achieve results

• Identify QPO - Quality Performance Objectives for long term vehicle sustainability

• Support and help develop systems engineering quality validation expectations

• Develop other resources as required for project success

• Manage supply chain - critical component engineering and vendor selection

• Provide Engineering reports / summaries and or direction for Executive Management Review as required

• Plan & drive strategic priorities

• Ensures the strategy (timeline/milestones) is well communicated with stakeholders for alignment and meeting objectives

• Facilitate project status meetings with stakeholders

• Monitors and manages all key dates and timing charts as required

• Identify roadblocks and recommend appropriate resolutions

• Manages information internally as required by the project

• Responsible for timely communication of information and escalate necessary updates

• Ensures successful project launch - on time & on budget

Requirements

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field

• 5+ years' experience in electro-mechanical engineering, powertrain development or related field

• Subject Matter Expert in Mechanical and Control Systems

• Impeccable oral and written communication & presentation skills, with the ability to interface with senior management

• Strong relationship building skills (internal & external stakeholders)

• Proactive view to identifying & driving financial benefits for assigned projects

• Proven successful launches of previous programs (on time & on budget)

• Ability to think & execute strategically and is results oriented

• Self-motivated individual with a strong attention to detail

• Proficient with MS Office Suite

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi task as required

• Experience in the Automotive Industry is an asset