MAIN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Technical authority for HCP4 (High Performance Computer 4) on BEV/PHEV electrical architectures, in depth technical knowledge and guidance, to support and ensure achievement of business objectives and technical development, delivering on time and within budget.
RESPONSIBILITY/TASKS AND CUSTOMERS
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES (Maximum of 5 relating to products, services etc)
Internal/External Customers
1. Accountable for deliverables to a specified timeframe, quality and cost.
1. Ability to demonstrate deliverables status at any time with Key Performance Indicators.
2. PEP reporting tools
3. Budget plans
4. Component/SW/HW delivery plans for a given project
5. Function delivery plans and supporting function maturity planning
6. Manage workload on a daily basis and respond to both long term and short term task requests.
7. Interfacing within EE and other areas of Engineering to ensure cross functional working to ensure consideration of systems engineering.
8. Responsible for leading prompt concern resolution on existing systems/parts and processes, provide containment solutions when necessary.
9. Manage any outsourced work in the same technical area, including supplier management where required.
10. Manage specific budgetary requirements to meet KPI objectives.
Engineering
Manufacturing
2. Developing and maintaining specialist technical and business knowledge and capability, to ensure appropriate technical direction is provided.
1. Propose process and method improvements to develop departmental capability.
2. Ability to lead on technical direction/options working with other departments/engineers which interface with the Energy Management Systems team.
3. Provide technical direction to other EESK feature owners in the team to support them in providing accurate information to other areas.
4. Provide technical input into concepts for future development.
5. Committed to own continuous professional development.
Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Suppliers
3. Accountable for developing and influencing the strategic technical direction within specialist area of HCP4.
1. Demonstrate a broad awareness of process and operational requirements within the area.
2. Responsible for the delivery of attribute targets and in some cases defining targets based on current and future technologies in HCP4.
3. Support and provide technical knowhow in relation to product planning.
4. Advise management of strategic opportunities in areas of technical expertise.
5. Develop and gain agreement for the strategic technical direction/Technical Roadmaps within specialist area.
6. Keep up to date with industry innovations and relevant Group technical roadmap deployment.
Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Group, HSE, Suppliers
4. Maintain effective communication internally and within Group.
1. Responsibility to ensure factual and effective communication is provided at all levels, including within all cross-functional working teams.
2. Participation and effective representation of function/Company in appropriate technical meetings.
3. Responsible for the collation and presentation of relevant data in order to consult and lead functional /cross-functional meetings.
4. Transparent issue escalation to management, accountable for identifying and escalating issues and risks to management
5. Develop relationships with counterparts in appropriate internal functions and organisations, and provide relevant guidance to suppliers.
6. Make recommendations and effective presentations to the business in area of technical specialism, with the ability to explain and break down technical detail/direction.
Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Group, HSE, Suppliers
KEY COMPETENCIES & QUALIFICATIONS
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Appropriate experience working in the Automotive Industry in ECU Delivery, customer facing systems and related parts/systems/sub-systems
Experience of the product development process from concept to production.
Strong influencing skills and communication, with a commitment to building positive relationships with other functions and the team.
Liaising with Group as an outward facing expert.
Ability to share technical knowledge effectively with others, support and guide as appropriate to ensure deliverables can be met
Demonstrable experience of process improvement activities within the specific technology.
Business awareness and ability to make and influence strategic decisions within the business context.
Understanding and ability to demonstrate behaviours in line with the Bentley People Framework.
PRACTICAL & TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
Has demonstrable knowledge applicable to the technology areas in a relevant Engineering discipline.
Understands business cycle planning and business case creation
A proven knowledge of Body Control systems and practical experience of development of such systems
Understanding and application of all required sign off legislative and environmental requirements.
Demonstrable knowledge and application of Company problem solving tools and skills.
QUALIFICATIONS
Higher Engineering degree or equivalent.
Preferably Chartered Engineer, or with a desire to achieve/currently working towards Chartered status.
Proficiency in German language would be an advantage.
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