Responsible for the creation of the Development team vision and targets, working with senior management team to create a cohesive plan to deliver business plan.
Responsible for component and system designing, prototyping and testing activities to ensure compliance to all legal and internal targets.
Plan and coordinate all vehicle-based tests necessary to support validation and sign off activities
Prepare and maintain in line with business methodologies the forecast budget for all development activities estimating where necessary costs and materials requirements.
Coordinate with the engineering team all system and vehicle based Failure mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) and report status for these plans within the project review meeting and milestone reviews.
Maintain the program / documentation and present status and challenges at each project milestone review.
Together with the engineering heads plan all development activities in line with business milestones, maintaining accurate test and material requirements for each component/ system and ensuring timely completion.
Act with the rest of the senior management team to create a motivated, empowered workforce that meets the highest standards of openness and honesty.