Vehicle System and Synthesis Manager

Vehicle Integration Leadership

• Own the vehicle synthesis process and ensure all engineering domains work together as a complete vehicle.
• Serve as the technical bridge between chassis, powertrain, body, interior, and electrical organizations.
• Drive cross-functional alignment from concept through production launch.

Vehicle Attribute Management

• Define and manage vehicle-level targets including:
  • Mass
  • Stiffness
  • Aerodynamics
  • Center of gravity
  • Ride and handling
  • Acceleration
  • Braking
  • NVH
  • Durability
  • Safety
  • Customer comfort and satisfaction
• Balance competing requirements to achieve the best overall vehicle performance.

Development & Validation

• Lead concept development, prototype builds, testing, and final vehicle validation.
• Guide integration reviews, design reviews, and milestone assessments.
• Coordinate with testing organizations and suppliers to ensure vehicle targets are achieved.

Performance Optimization

• Work closely with dynamics, powertrain, and aerodynamics teams.
• Deliver best-in-class objective and subjective vehicle performance.
• Drive competitive benchmarking and target-setting activities. 

Team Leadership

• Build, mentor, and lead synthesis engineers and managers.
• Create a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and customer focus.
• Present program status and recommendations to senior leadership.

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Minimum of 10 years of automotive development experience
• Experience in vehicle integration, vehicle dynamics, NVH, systems engineering, or similar disciplines.
• Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Passion for cars, trucks, motorsports, and vehicle recreation.
• Competitive benchmarking experience.
• Track testing , off road vehicle or performance-vehicle development experience is viewed positively 

Technical Skills:

• Deep understanding of:
  • Vehicle attributes
  • System interactions
  • Trade-off management
  • Customer requirements
  • Vehicle development processes
• Ability to make decisions using sound engineering judgment.
• Ability to translate complex engineering topics into clear leadership-level communication.

Leadership Characteristics:

• Highly motivated and self-directed.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Effective communicator at all levels of the organization.
• Able to influence teams without direct authority.
• Represents the Voice of the Customer in technical decisions.