Engineering Director

Description

The company develops automotive software and hardware for autonomous driving, advanced driver-assistance systems, connected vehicles and smart cities, and works with almost all car manufacturers. Its sensors, systems and software are already in most passenger cars today, with 190,000 staff across 46 countries.

The company is moving vehicles toward software-defined designs built on electrified and intelligently connected architectures, and it builds solutions for its customers' hardest problems.

This director role leads several engineering teams that develop and deliver automotive products and technology. You provide strategy, technical direction and day-to-day operational leadership across the whole product lifecycle, keeping engineering standards high, meeting automotive rules and hitting business targets. You will work with Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Program Management, Supply Chain and customers to deliver high-quality automotive solutions on schedule and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Set the engineering strategy and make sure it supports business goals and the product roadmap.
• Lead the creation of next-generation automotive products, systems and technologies.
• Push for innovation, ongoing improvement and the use of proven industry practices.
• Help the organisation grow through capability building and technology planning.
• Lead and grow managers, technical leads and engineers across several disciplines.
• Set clear goals, performance expectations and development plans for your people.
• Build a culture that values accountability, teamwork, innovation and customer focus.
• Plan succession and develop talent to keep capability strong over time.
• Own the full product development path, from concept through production launch and ongoing engineering support.
• Make sure engineering output meets requirements for performance, quality, cost, timing and regulation.
• Lead the resolution of hard technical problems and urgent customer issues.
• Make sure engineering projects and programme milestones are delivered as planned.
• Make sure work meets applicable automotive standards and customer requirements, including ASPICE, ISO 26262 functional safety, IATF 16949, cybersecurity under ISO/SAE 21434, and regulatory and homologation rules.
• Lead root cause analysis and quality work for field and production problems.
• Champion strong engineering quality and risk management processes.
• Work closely with Program Management to hit programme goals.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Operations so products can be industrialised successfully.
• Engage with customers to understand their requirements and support business development.
• Contribute to commercial discussions, quotes and technical proposals.
• Manage engineering budgets, resource allocation and workforce planning.
• Track project performance, engineering metrics and organisational effectiveness.
• Make sure engineering resources are used efficiently.
• Find and reduce technical, operational and business risks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, software, systems or a related field).
• A master's degree is preferred.
• An MBA is an advantage.
• 12+ years of progressive engineering experience in the automotive industry.
• 5+ years in senior engineering leadership roles.
• A proven record of leading large, multidisciplinary engineering organisations.
• Experience taking automotive products from concept through to production launch.
• Experience working with global teams and customers.
• A solid grasp of automotive product development processes.
• Knowledge of systems, hardware, software or vehicle engineering.
• Familiarity with ASPICE, ISO 26262, IATF 16949 and automotive cybersecurity requirements.
• Understanding of project management methods and product lifecycle management principles.
• Strong skills in strategic thinking, executive communication, organisational leadership, customer focus, talent development, change management, innovation leadership, decision making under uncertainty, stakeholder management and business acumen.

Conditions

Equal opportunity applies regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.

Benefits

• Private health care from day 1 of employment.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Paid time off covering holidays, vacation, designated time off and parental leave.
• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Discount programmes with various manufacturers and retailers.
• Recognition for innovation and excellence.
• Opportunities to give back to the community.
• Tuition reimbursement.