System Design Lead

Responsibilities

• The Technical Team Leader is responsible for managing a cross functional team focused on the definition and development of next generation propulsion systems.
• They will be accountable for the technical development and refinement of the propulsion system of reference.
• Lead risk management and issue resolution with internal counterparts, expertise network and supplier team.
• Lead cross functional team members to support the V-development process through simulation activities.
• Interface with engine, controls, transmission hardware, vehicle platform, powertrain synthesis and other cross functional teams.
• Lead the lessons learned of issues until the appropriate update of standards, tools definition and methodologies occur.
• Communicate regularly through oral presentations and written reports to Chief Engineers, COEs, Component Engineers and others including Propulsion Systems management.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product development (preferably in the automotive area) simulating ICE (internal combustion engine) hybrid and/or electrified propulsion systems.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft office products.

• Thorough knowledge of vehicle Propulsion Systems including transmissions, axles, drive lines, batteries, and electric motors.
• Thorough knowledge of commercial simulation/coding SW including, but not limited to: MATLAB /Simulink, GT Suite or AMESim.
• Thorough knowledge of vehicle & propulsion system design processes.
• Thorough knowledge in the disciplines of hybrid control strategies or energy management optimization.
• Thorough knowledge in the disciplines of fluid dynamics and heat transfer.
• Thorough knowledge of vehicle functional requirements such as Fuel Economy, Emissions, System Power, NVH, Drivability, and Capability.
• General knowledge of commercial CAD packages including NX and Teamcenter.