Project Technical Manager

Job Description:

The CCL Technical Manager leads the technical development and the industrialization of the vehicle.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the Technical Design Team through the Sourcing Process
• Create management and communication processes to ensure Sourcing and Tool Kick Off achieve milestones.
• Manage all Technical content and Optimization of complexity
• Responsible to deliver commonality commitments at the program level
• Lead the Technical Integration of features with the cross functional teams; including PFDI, vehicle Sciences (NVH and Durability)- confirming
  functional objectives are met within the contracted allowance
• Facilitate technical escalation of part design with other projects, modules, vehicle platforms and advanced engineering
• Lead the technical decision process including facilitation of meeting forums and cadence (decision meeting and CN/IAA meeting)
• Manage technical design verification and validation including DV/PV planning, execution, tacking, and executive reporting.
• Co-lead Weight and Cost Optimization with the Planning and Cost Managers.
• Coordinate project activities with the Manufacturing Assembly Team and production plant.
• Responsible for vehicle build issue management and resolution

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in ME or related engineering degree from an ABET accredited university
• Minimum 8 years of automotive development experience
• Excellent communication and program management skills
• Ability to simplify complex engineering topics, develop and deliver a presentation concisely
• Ability to make quick decisions using sound engineering logic
• Well-developed problem-solving skills
• Ability to define the engineering logic behind system packaging layout solutions in the context of the vehicle/platform
• Work effectively and manage non-direct reports across multiple unique disciplines
• Must be a highly motivated, detail oriented, and a self-directed process thinker
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong written and presentation skills
• Ability to interface with all levels of management
• Familiarity with automotive systems, components, and vehicle testing/validation processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science in Engineering Science/physics background with fundamental knowledge of vehicle system interaction / integration
• Working
  knowledge of DFSS