Description:
The successful candidate is a leader of large cross functional teams who has the ability to work within complex programs, drive execution on schedule, and be responsible for clear communication of status and issues at all levels.
Provide engineering direction to cross functional engineering and operations teams to identify and implement value engineering opportunities
Develop and implement the value engineering strategy and process
Drive product cost reduction initiatives with engineering, supply chain, and operations
Review, own, and track targets of the costed BoM for current and future programs
Define and maintain the master schedule for cost reduction programs, track progress, and drive execution. Develop, publish, and maintain schedule and cost targets.
Drive the vehicle product development process in close collaboration with the lead vehicle program manager, the leadership team, industrial design, engineering and supply chain
Drive the definition, execution and changes of product features and report progress in weekly program reviews
Ensure accurate and complete capture of performance and other product goals, appropriate requirements decomposition, architecture definition, test plan definition, and successful test and validation to the requirements both functional and nonfunctional.
Ensure readiness for mass production and service phases of the lifecycle
Define and implement best in class processes and procedures
Proactively identify key risks and quality issues, prioritize, identify mitigations, and drive to closure
Requirements:
7+ years of industry experience, automotive preferred.
5+ years of experience in Program Management or Product development.
Detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills.
Energetic and willing to learn and take on new challenges.
Familiarity with systems engineering and project management principles .
Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Advanced experience with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence and Smartsheets.
Exceptionally self-motivated with ability to work in a team and collaborative environment.
Excellent communication skills at all levels of the organization.
Ability to travel as needed Advantageous:
Master’s degree in engineering
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Job Type: Contract
Pay: $65.00 - $68.00 per hour
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- 7+ years of industry experience, automotive?
- 5+ years of experience in Program Management or Product development?
- identify and implement value engineering opportunities?
Education:
Experience:
- Automotive engineering: 7 years (Required)
- Product development: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Ability to Commute:
- Newark, CA 94560 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Newark, CA 94560: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person