Design Leader - ECU

ALTEN Technology USA • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Design Leader - ECU to apply engineering and leadership expertise to mechatronics design. The role involves developing performance standards, creating master sections, and preparing surface feasibility proposals for PDO. The leader will guide cross-functional engineering, planning, and supplier colleagues, manage suppliers, and communicate technical issues and proposals to varied audiences, including management. Some travel to supplier locations and vehicle assembly plants, including in Canada and Mexico, is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Engineering, and/or an MBA from an ABET-accredited university or equivalent.
• Knowledge of body parts, with a focus on mechatronics and ECU design leadership.
• Experience developing performance standards, creating master sections, and preparing surface feasibility proposals for PDO.
• Knowledge of NX and Teamcenter.
• Knowledge of Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R), FEA, Mold Flow Virtual Validation, GD&T, and i-Speed.
• Knowledge of radio head unit software and hardware architectures and corresponding vehicle system architecture.
• Knowledge of quality methods and tools, including Green Belt DFSS/Reactive, SBT, and 3L5Y.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanisms, latches, moving-component interfaces, plastic components, metal structures, and seat system interfaces.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to management and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Excellent skills with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Highly motivated, with a well-rounded, outward attitude.
• Willingness to present to management.
• Some travel to supplier and vehicle assembly plant locations, including Canada and Mexico, is required.

Nice To Haves

• Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) experience; Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
• Shainin Green Belt; Green or Black Belt in Shainin or DFSS is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop performance standards, create master sections, and prepare surface feasibility proposals for PDO.
• Lead colleagues from engineering, planning, and suppliers to achieve goals.
• Direct, teach, lead, and inspire colleagues.
• Present to management and communicate technical issues clearly, both verbally and in writing, to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Lead and manage suppliers.
• Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Travel to supplier locations and vehicle assembly plants, including in Canada and Mexico, as needed.

What This Job Offers

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