Manager - Electrical & Electronics Systems
About the role
We are looking for an experienced E/E Systems Engineering Manager who is responsible for overseeing a team of about 5 engineers to ensure and guide engineering design, problem resolution, and other duties related to the design and manufacturing of parts and sub-systems. This role involves direct influence on the overall design, development, and integration of systems for both existing and new projects.
Responsibilities
Own/Define/Manage E/E Systems team processes, including automated quality assurance of team deliverables
Champion E/E Systems specific requirements across the engineering organization
Lead and manage SCRUM activities for the team in task management systems such as Jira while planning, tracking, and reporting on E/E systems tasks and releases
Create and manage Statements of Work with engineering contracting groups and prototype part vendors as needed
Lead and oversee team operations including completion of performance management and reviews with direct reports
Interpret customer requirements and map requirements onto existing or new designs
Own E/E design in Zuken E3 from schematic development through detailed harness design and release on assigned programs, including design for manufacturability and serviceability, correct wire sizing, derating, and circuit protection, and traceability between the logical/schematic source and the released physical harness to ensure design quality
Serve as the harness integration owner, merging electrical changes from multiple engineering teams into a single, coordinated harness, delivered as a formal release or redline, for the build and field technician teams
Manage the harness release process end to end, including change control, revision, and configuration management (part numbering, promotion from redline to release, ECN/ECO disposition, and effectivity)
Facilitate Design Reviews with cross-functional teams to ensure all project requirements, as well as regulatory and industry standards, are achieved while optimizing designs via analytical, numerical, and/or empirical assessments
Lead DFMEA to identify risks and drive the electrical system design to reduce potential failure modes. Then provide technical expertise to the s engineer(s) in support of DVP&R creation, execution and lead root-cause analysis
Perform complex troubleshooting with on-site technical team and/or remote troubleshooting of issues with the field service team
Requirements
Bachelor or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering
Minimum 8 years' experience within the Engineering industry
Experience in automotive and/or heavy-duty vehicle design required
Experience working with major component suppliers, engineering service suppliers, sing suppliers and product validation engineers
Demonstrated proven experience leading a successful team of engineers
Significant experience in the direct design of components including Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Service (DFS), and cost-efficiency (Value Engineering)
Significant Experience with "hands-on" troubleshooting, product assembly, prototyping, sing, and validation activities (on site and at remote locations)
Demonstrated ability to apply electrical design fundamentals
Experienced with high voltage system design and necessary safety guidelines
Experienced with low voltage harness design
Experienced in generating harnesses and electrical schematics using Zuken E3 (or equivalent ECAD)
Experience with SAE/USCAR-21 (electrical crimp performance) is desirable
Familiarity with automotive components such as circuit breakers, relays and wiring, etc.
Qualifications
Ability to lift 25 lbs
Prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer
Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk and occasionally kneel or squat
The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
Must be able to navigate manufacturing environment, comfortable around heavy machinery, tools, etc.
Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment, (i.e. safety glasses, bump caps, hearing protection, etc.)