FORVIA HELLA · 2 months ago
Lead Systems Engineer – Body Controls
Northville, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expFORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier, and they are seeking a lead systems engineer – body controls to join their growing team. The primary function of this position is to partner with stakeholders to drive the development of next-generation product design, focusing on control modules.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Own and manage product development processes using ASPICE and working alongside technical project managers, analysts, architects, requirements engineers, test engineers, change & problem managers, and configuration and release engineers
Direct technical customer interface and overall accountable for the delivery of a fully compliant product based on the specified Customer and Stakeholder Requirements
Drive the collaboration of cross-functional international, intercultural stakeholders
Own technical risks and opportunity management in the projects
Lead new program acquisition, current program development and design changes
Qualification
Required
Self-motivated engineer with Systems Mindset and strong sense of responsibility who enjoys solving problems on daily basis and holds a bachelor's degree in science, engineering or similar
5+ years of accumulated relevant experience in automotive ECU development in a leading role
Good command of project technical scope definition, effort/cost estimation, product maturity and product development timelines
Strong leadership and communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) with emphasis on international, intercultural teams' coordination
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with a strong ability to analyze complex systems and abstract perspectives to simplify communication with senior leadership stakeholders
Interest, ability and willingness to collaborate in-person in Detroit metropolitan area travel domestically and internationally
Preferred
8+ years of combined hands-on experience in automotive electrical HW design, mechanical Design, Embedded Software Development, product verification & validation, and requirements engineering
Previous exposure to tools and methods such as ASPICE, ISO26262, cyber security, FMEA. INCOSE CSEP or equivalent
Benefits
Hybrid work schedules and flexible core hours
Industry leading health benefits program
Lucrative PTO policy
Competitive 401K matching
Extensive career and training opportunities
Annual Bonuses
On campus restaurant as well as employee water and coffee services
Team and company wide events
And much more!
Company
FORVIA HELLA
FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier.
10001+ employees
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