Algorithm & Functional Development Manager

Algorithm & Functional Development Manager

LinHR ‘Client is a leading global tier 1 auto parts supplier, celebrated for its innovation and excellence in the automotive industry. With two major Engineering sites in the USA—located in Moraine, OH, and Brighton, MI—and a combined team of approximately 150 employees, we are committed to driving technological progress and nurturing a vibrant, collaborative work environment.

We are seeking a Algorithm & Functional Development Manager, who leads a team responsible for designing, implementing, and validating control algorithms and software functions for the company’s products and systems. This role combines technical leadership, project management, and cross functional collaboration to deliver robust, production ready algorithms that meet performance, safety, quality, and cost targets.

• Own the overall strategy and roadmap for algorithm and functional development within the product line(s).
• Define system and software functional requirements in collaboration with systems, hardware, and product engineering.
• Lead the design of control algorithms, signal processing, diagnostics, and functional logic for embedded or application level software.
• Establish standards for modeling (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink), coding, documentation, and configuration management.
• Review and approve key technical design decisions, ensuring alignment with safety, regulatory, and cybersecurity requirements as applicable.
• Plan, organize, and manage the full development lifecycle for algorithms and functions, from concept through production release.
• Translate business and customer requirements into detailed technical specifications and use cases.
• Oversee implementation, integration, and unit/component testing, including model in the loop, software in the loop, and hardware in the loop validation where applicable.
• Ensure effective defect tracking, root cause analysis, and resolution for functional issues discovered in development, test, or field use.
• Drive continuous improvement of development processes, tool chains, and automation (e.g., CI/CD, test automation, static analysis).

• Partner with product management and systems engineering to prioritize features, clarify requirements, and balance scope, quality, and timelines.
• Collaborate with hardware, mechanical, and test engineering to ensure algorithms and functions are properly integrated at the system level.
• Support customer programs by explaining algorithm behavior, performance tradeoffs, and proposed solutions to issues.
• Work closely with quality, safety, and validation teams to define acceptance criteria and ensure compliance with applicable standards (e.g., ASPICE, ISO 26262, DO178, etc., if relevant to your industry).

• Build, lead, and develop a high performing team of algorithm engineers and functional developers.
• Assign projects, manage workload and priorities, and set clear performance and development goals.
• Provide coaching, technical mentoring, and career development for team members, including training on tools, methods, and standards.
• Recruit, onboard, and retain talent necessary to meet current and future business needs.

• Define project plans, estimates, resource allocations, and schedules for algorithm/functional development activities.
• Track progress against milestones, manage risks and dependencies, and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Support make vs buy decisions and evaluate external solutions, tools, or libraries where appropriate.
• Manage development budgets within area of responsibility, balancing innovation, speed, and cost.