Order Ref: 366799
Position Title: Function Architecture Manager
Duration: Contract
Location: Crewe, Cheshire
1 Year Maternity cover, with the possibilty of being ongoing - PAYE Inside IR35 Max rate £51.29phr
Hybrd working 3/4 days on site. Possible travel to Germany.
*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU*
Main Goals And Objectives:
* This role is accountable for leading the Functional Architect activities within R&D and support the implementation of new functions aligned to the systems engineering processes.
* The Functional Architect Manager will be the expert within the R&D department to provide technical and strategic leadership for function management, technical knowledge and guidance, to ensure achievement of business objectives and technical development.
* This role leads the Functional Architect Process and is responsible for orchestrating a logical relationship between Business objectives (incl. Process), and Technical information.
Main Responsibilities:
* Operating as the expert of function architecture across the Clients' R&D department and responsible for the integration of the Clients' functional development into the systems engineering activities and development processes.
* Owns and is accountable for the function list development process.
* Is required to lead and coach others on the process.
* Provide expert knowledge to function owners across the Clients' engineering and ensure the required tasks are delivered. Act as the function integration hub and main point of contact for coaching others.
* Lead the function architect process ensuring clear requirements are shared with the Clients' functional project management across engineering and platform developers.
* Is accountable and responsible to maintain and manage the function list which is critical for project delivery. The function list describes all of the functions that are on a given the Clients' vehicle project and defines the project scope.
* Example functions include the electric window control, steering system, Client bonnet mascot etc.
* The list for a Client project typically contains over 600 functions.
* Responsible to authorise changes to the function list and lead cross functional discussions regarding possible changes so that all of the key stakeholders are informed.
* Collect the Clients' function requirements from across R&D and share with the platform/electrical architecture developers in VW group so that the functions can be included on the base platform.
* Manage service contract resource and lead permanent resource to populate and manage the function list.
* Lead the resolution of any issues or problems arising between the Clients' and the platform developer.
* Resolve any internal issues or problems of the Clients' functional architecture against project requirements.
* Influence VW group development partners to include the Clients' requirements on the platform function lists. Be accountable for providing the needed information to the VW group partners for the Clients' functional requirements.
* The platform function list contains all of the functions available on shared vehicle platform architecture.
* The Client selects the functions that will be used on a given project from this list and are able to add additional functions that are unique to the Client.
* Drawing on technical expertise in the definition of functional context, behaviour and structure, including the allocation of functions within a logical structure.
* Strategic thinking to ensure that the available functions are able to deliver the Clients' strategic goals.
* Strategic planning of the function development including organisational improvements for functional teams and software tool introduction.
* Responsible for generating project KPI's based on the information from the function list and the technical experts to report PEP gateway status for functional architecture at the relevant gateways to ensure project delivery to cost, time and quality.
Key Competencies & Qualifications:
Skills & Experience
* Strong communication, with a commitment to building positive relationships with other functions, Group and at all levels of the business as an outward facing expert to enable an effective transfer of information.
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to facilitate team work, to lead function list surgery reviews and feedback to group with information on the Clients' projects to identify synergies.
* Proven ability of being an excellent communicator with demonstrable experience in building and facilitating relationships and managing key stakeholders.
* Extensive experience of system engineering applied in a relevant industry
* Ability to think strategically and be up to date with industry trends and innovations.
* Able to influence, motivate and lead people
* Good business awareness with the ability to make and influence strategic decisions within business context.
* Demonstrable experience of functional architecture development
* Extensive relevant experience of electrical engineering and networks such as Connected Area Network (CAN), CAN FD, FlexRay, Media Orientated System Transport (MOST) and Local Interconnect Network(LIN).
* Experience of function orientated development at a vehicle level
* German language skills
Practical & Technical Knowledge:
* Expert knowledge of system engineering principles
* Expert knowledge of function modelling and requirements tools such as CAMEO and AVW/DOORS
* Expert knowledge of electrical engineering, networks and electronic functions and processes
* Demonstrable concept to detailed design problem solving skills and analysis.
* Expert knowledge of the automotive industry relevant to car architecture and electronic functions.
Qualifications:
* Essential: Engineering Degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or similar degree (masters or bachelor with significant work experience)
* Desirable: Chartered engineer or a member of a professional institution.
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