Propulsion System Chief Engineer

The Propulsion System Chief Engineer leads all technical aspects of Propulsion Systems projects to achieve customer requirements and functional targets.

Each System Project is managed through a System Table, and the Project System Chief Engineer is responsible to drive the Program at system level including, but not limited to, the Internal Combustion Engine, Calibration, Controls, Transmissions and/or Gearboxes, Engine Systems, HVAC & Driveline.

The Propulsion System Chief Engineer makes the necessary optimization (System Engineering/System Design approach) / trade-off arbitrations for the entire system to achieve QCTP (Quality, Cost, Timing, Performance) targets.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Identify requirements and collect cross-functional department information/data/facts to make sound technical decisions in the appropriate forum to meet functional objectives within program scope.
• Make all final technical decisions for the powertrain function, communicating key technical decisions and issues to executive management.
• Ensure technical risks and issues have clear path to resolution.
• Ensure ER&D rollup is accurate and comprehensive and that core ER&D costs are allocated to the correct project.
• Approve powertrain description and Sub-System Technical Specifications (SSTS) aligned with phases/builds and sourcing activities.
• Chair the technical change review meeting to establish the best balanced (product and process) solution within the program scope.
• Approve technical aspects of IAA’s/CN’s, including appropriate Function Model/DVPR/DFMEA, sponsor them through the change review process.
• Ensure designs and systems follow CoE and benchmarking best practices with full use of upfront CAE analysis and simultaneous engineering.
• Confirm component and system designs and verification/validation testing are completed with efficient use of resources to reduce lead time and development costs.
• Support development timing, readiness and costs under the Family Management and Cost Management lead.

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related degree field.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Significant experience in HD Diesel Engines development, with competences extended to the whole Propulsion Systems perimeter (Calibration, Controls, Aftertreatment).
• Strong understanding of engine design, validation, and manufacturing processes.
• High-level communication skills and ability to easily operate in an international, multicultural environment.
• Ability to proactively self-organize and to organize Team’s activities setting short term targets, prioritizing and recognizing issues.
• Problem-solving skills and knowledge of Project Management.
• Previous experience in ensuing Quality/Cost/Timing/Performance for the deliverable he/she was accountable for.
• Change management basics.
• Ability to rapidly react in a changing technical and planning environment.
• Strong target/result oriented approach.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

• Master Degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or related degree field.