Chief Engineer - Vehicle

Career - avl.com • Plymouth, MI

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About The Position

AVL Mobility Technologies, Inc. (MTI) forges new ideas, creating exciting breakthroughs, and providing mobility solutions for
combustion engines, transmissions, hybrid applications, fuel cell, battery, ADAS/AD, data intelligence, and embedded systems for all types of vehicles. Our mission is to be the leading engineering consultancy providing excellence and sustainable mobility solutions to North America and the world as a key member of the global AVL network to help improve vehicle safety and reduce emissions.

MTI is looking for a motivated engineer to join our team. We are specifically looking for a Chief Engineer - Vehicle who is responsible for the technical delivery of large, multi-disciplinary projects. The Chief Engineer leads a team of project members, as assigned, to satisfy customer requirements and AVL's contractual obligations and serves as the technical authority on projects.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Employer will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 10+ years’ experience in area of expertise.
• 5 years’ experience leading projects of value greater than $150k.
• Demonstrated ability to lead project teams of greater than 10 persons.
• Demonstrated customer care skills.
• Experience in full production development process for vehicles, preferably in the public transit field
• Demonstrated understanding of Federal Transit Administration regulations
• Experience in components, system and full vehicle testing
• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve complex matters and make appropriate project decisions in a timely manner

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the technical delivery of the assigned technical programs, meeting AVL and Customer standards.
• Supports the program manager for management of finances and timelines.
• Works with colleagues to ensure appropriate technology is developed/applied to ensure program success.
• Develop a significant relationship with the customer with the objective of securing additional and future business.
• Work with Managers and VP to ensure programs are resourced effectively.
• Identify future program resource needs and communicate this to the required management representatives.
• Identify project performance issues and bring to the attention of Management team.
• Provide status reports to Leadership Team.
• Review and approve technical project reports.

Benefits

• AVL provides a competitive compensation and benefits package to all direct hires. Specific benefit details and offer packages will be communicated during the interview and/or offer stage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level