Engineering Project Manager - Automotive (Electrical & Electrification)

Location: Detroit, MI

Job Functions:

• Technical project management to plan and manage the development and delivery of Electrical and Electronic subsystems and components.

• Deeply engaged in the design & development engineering process and will manage projects from concept through to prototype validation and then introduction to production.

• Communicate and present project status, highlight schedule risks, and develop recovery plans in the event of project slip.

• Follow AAM ASPICE processes in project management: MAN.3 in creating and maintaining project management plans, ACQ.4 process for supplier monitoring, SUP.9 Problem resolution, SUP.8 Configuration management and SUP.10 Change request management.

• Ensure that development, validation, and delivery are according to ISO26262 and ASPICE process guidelines.

• Plan and conduct / support quality gate reviews.

• Interface with cross function teams – System, Requirements, design, controls, manufacturing, test, quality, to define and drive development of new product projects

Requirements:

• BE in Electrical / Electronic engineering discipline, Automotive / Systems Engineering.

• 10+ years of experience in complex and fast-paced design & development, cross-function teams orientated environment in developing and / or managing programs for high volume mass production projects.

• Demonstrate understanding of new product development cycles and criticality of time to develop and launch.

• Ability to grasp complex technical topics, key issues, risks in actionable form.

• Experience in working as Scrum Master

• Experience as a lead (technical) engineer or leading group of engineers

• Detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills.

• Excellent verbal and communication skills with teams and Management, customers

• Utilize Microsoft Project for planning and ability to create and maintain metrics.

Preferred Skills;

• Master’s or advanced degree in Electrical / Electronic engineering discipline, Automotive / Systems Engineering.

• Strong Experience in software project management, risk management and supplier management.

• Knowledge of review techniques and methods.

• Technical knowledge of driveline systems.

• Knowledge and usage of IBM RTC, DOORS, PLM Team Center.