Project Vehicle Systems Synthesis Manager – Advanced Programs

The Project Vehicle Systems Synthesis Manager is responsible for leading the integration and synthesis of all vehicle systems to achieve world-class performance, quality, and customer experience targets. This role serves as the technical bridge between chassis, powertrain, body, and electrical teams - ensuring that all subsystems come together as one cohesive and optimized vehicle.

You will oversee vehicle-level attribute balancing, performance target setting, and benchmarking, driving cross-functional alignment from concept through contract milestone.

• Lead Vehicle Integration:
  Own the vehicle synthesis process, ensuring alignment across engineering domains to achieve vehicle functional objectives.
• Attribute Management:
  Define, track, and balance vehicle-level targets (weight, aero, fuel economy, ride/handling, towing, etc.) across programs.
• Vehicle Development Leadership:
  Guide cross-functional teams through concept definition, powertrain selection, development timing, budget roll-ups, and competitive assessments.
• Performance Optimization:
  Work closely with packaging, powertrain, weight and aerodynamics teams to deliver best-in-class vehicles.
• Technical Reviews:
  Lead vehicle integration reviews and program milestone scorecard assessments.
• System Compatibility:
  Ensure packaging and functional requirements are met while maintaining performance at a competitive cost.
• Team Development:
  Lead a team of vehicle integration and synthesis engineers; foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration.
• Benchmarking and Target Setting:
  Lead competitive vehicle benchmarking, performance analysis, and technical target derivation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of automotive development experience - preferably including experience in vehicle integration, vehicle dynamics, or system engineering
• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams through the full product lifecycle.
• Work effectively and manage direct and non-direct reports across multiple unique disciplines
• Must be a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and a self-directed process thinker with well-developed problem-solving skills
• Deep understanding of vehicle attributes, system interactions, and trade-off management
• Ability to simplify complex engineering topics, develop and deliver a presentation concisely to all levels of management
• Ability to make quick decisions using sound engineering logicwhile representing the Voice of the Customer
• Ability to define the engineering logic behind features and systems critical to the customer experience
• Passion for vehicles, the customer, and continuous innovation.

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• A minimum of 10 years or more of automotive development experience - preferably including experience in vehicle integration, vehicle dynamics, or system engineering