Development Lead

The EPS Development Lead is responsible for supervising a team of engineers in the design, development, validation, and release of EPS Systems.  The position will include all aspects of component design to ensure all system and vehicle level functional objectives are met.  Job responsibilities include but not limited to managing the release of the components, bill of material, CAD drawings, design verification plan, physical testing, management of suppliers, issuing change notices, vehicle build support, issue resolution, and PPAP.  The Development Lead will perform up-front feasibility assessments with the Advanced Vehicle Engineering for new programs and develop and maintain design practices, lessons learned, DFMEAs, and DVP&Rs for EPS. The Development Lead will lead engineers and designers in development and releasing process to ensure preferred practices are utilized in new designs and verify manufacturing and assembly feasibility with Supplier Quality Engineering.   The Development Lead will work with engineers to assure all program milestones, deliverables, targets, cost, weight, and investment are met for the program.

 The Development Lead will:

• Interface with Vehicle Engineering, suppliers, Purchasing, Quality and Assembly Plants.
• Manage product performance to meet functional, cost, weight, and investment targets.
• Oversee product release and change management processes.
• Direct packaging in vehicle environment
• Manage supplier and internal DVP&R’s and DFMEA’s
• Support AQP, PSO, product launch and ongoing maintenance of carryover product.
• Be responsible for design, design practices, lessons learned, DFMEAs, DVP&R, and oversee release of designated components.
• Oversee the design & development including functional, safety, reliability, and performance requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Automotive or Electrical Engineering or related field
• Minimum 8 years of experience
• Aptitude for mechanical engineering demonstrated by work experience or academic projects
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to interface with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong GD&T skill set.
• Strong project management skills/experience
• Proficiency in engineering disciplines, such as DVPR, DFMEA, etc.
• Formal training/experience in problem solving, quality and reliability
• Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Green belt / Black Belt certification
• Action oriented and customer focused
• Previous experience in manufacturing of EPS