We are seeking a highly experienced Vehicle Integration Deputy Manager with 12 to 18 years of experience in vehicle integration, preferably within the electric vehicle (EV) or automotive industry.
Leadership & Team Management: Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of engineers working on vehicle integration, fostering collaboration across R&D, design, testing, and manufacturing teams. Provide mentorship, guidance, and leadership to ensure high-performance integration.
System Integration Oversight: Oversee the integration of all vehicle subsystems, including the powertrain, battery, motor controllers, chassis, electrical systems, HVAC, and software. Ensure seamless interaction and optimization of these systems for superior vehicle performance.
Project Management: Manage multiple vehicle integration projects simultaneously, ensuring that they are executed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Lead the team in delivering integration milestones, aligning with production schedules and business goals.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitate close coordination between engineering teams (electrical, mechanical, firmware, software) and manufacturing to ensure that design, testing, and production are aligned for smooth integration.
Vehicle Performance Optimization: Work on optimizing vehicle-level performance, energy efficiency, driving dynamics, and safety. Identify and address system-level integration challenges, such as power distribution, thermal management, vehicle control, and user experience.
Testing & Validation: Lead vehicle-level integration testing, including performance, durability, environmental, and safety testing. Ensure that all systems meet internal performance and regulatory standards through rigorous testing and validation.
Supplier & Vendor Management: Collaborate with external suppliers and vendors to select and integrate key components (e.g., battery systems, motors, controllers) into the vehicle. Ensure that supplier components meet the necessary performance and quality standards.
Design for Manufacturing (DFM): Work closely with the production and manufacturing teams to ensure that vehicle designs are optimized for mass production. Address any issues related to manufacturability, cost, and assembly to ensure smooth scaling of production.
Quality & Compliance: Ensure that all integrated systems meet required safety, regulatory, and environmental standards (e.g., ISO 26262, EMC, functional safety). Work with homologation and certification teams to secure necessary approvals and certifications.
Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives to continuously improve the vehicle integration process, focusing on improving efficiency, reducing time-to-market, and enhancing product quality. Evaluate new technologies and methods for integration, and incorporate industry best practices.
Strategic Planning: Contribute to the strategic direction of vehicle development by providing insights into integration challenges, opportunities for innovation, and potential risks. Align vehicle integration processes with broader company goals and objectives.