Vehicle System Synthesis Manager & Application for Module Projects

Job Description – Module Vehicle System Synthesis Manager (VSS)

• One voice for all VEHE activities on the project
• Own end‑to‑end functional and physical integration of assigned vehicle modules.
• Lead design, convergence, and validation activities across all vehicle programs in scope.
• Act as the technical integrator between product requirements, system teams, styling, safety, regulation, and manufacturing.
• Define, maintain, and control the module technical scope and feature content.
• Coordinate and drive cross‑functional engineering teams to meet QCDP targets.
• Ensure timely delivery of design, integration, and validation milestones.
• Oversee digital and physical validation plans and execution across tech centers.
• Ensure regulatory, safety, diagnostics, and compliance conformity.
• Lead technical trade‑offs, arbitration, and escalations with CME/CVE.
• Report project status, risks, and KPIs to leadership.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
• Strong background in vehicle systems engineering and system architecture
• Proven experience leading cross‑functional engineering teams
• Solid knowledge of vehicle validation, V&V, and test execution
• Deep understanding of regulatory, safety, NCAP, diagnostics, and compliance topics
• Experience managing design convergence between styling, feasibility, and customer needs
• Ability to perform technical arbitration and trade‑off decision making
• Strong program execution, prioritization, and milestone management skills
• Experience with resource and budget planning in engineering projects
• Comfortable working in a global, multi‑site development environment
• Clear, concise executive‑level communication and reporting skills