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Program Chief Engineer -Software Functional
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Leads a cross-functional program team to deliver software functional vehicle engineering on schedule, cost and quality targets, coordinating development and integration of vehicle functions and architectures. Acts as key engineering representative and customer point of contact.
About this role
Position Overview
As International continues to innovate and update our product line driven by trends such as electrification, autonomy, and connectivity, we are looking for a bright, talented, and experienced Program Chief Engineer- Software Functional that enjoys working with cross-functional teams and is passionate about implementing new designs and systems in Navistar vehicles to continue to improve customer satisfaction and vehicle performance.We are looking for a Program Chief Engineer- Software Functional with the commitment and drive to be part of our success story and help take our company to the next level. The Program Chief Engineer-Software Functional works within the cross-functional program team to ensure engineering designs deliver the cost and quality targets of the program. Position Purpose and Requirements:Manage the development and implementation process of the company's products and services. Leads a cross-functional team of experts working on related projects by managing the projects in a coordinated way to obtain benefits and control not available by managing them individually. Focuses on project interdependencies and helps to determine the optimal approach for managing them. Customer point of contact. Managers cost, schedule and performance. Maintains continuous alignment of program scope with strategic business objectives. Builds credibility and rapport with the stakeholders at multiple levels internal and external. Ensures the ultimate success of the program.
Responsibilities
- Coordinating and Leading vehicle function development and integration, supporting CA2, DA1 and TEESA architecture integrations
- Support Functional Safety goal setting and safety / security property development
- Coordinate engineering effort through the various phases of assigned programs(s)
- Plan engineering development activities to meet the program needs
- Develop and maintain engineering development budget
- Act as key engineering representative assigned to program team
- Support COIN deliveries to meet Cost, Quality and Delivery goals
- Report status of design activities and issues to engineering leadership
- Ensure product is fully validated and meets performance objectives
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop vehicle-level solutions
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science and at least 6 years of product design/development and/or computer science experience
- At least 3 years of lead experience
OR
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science and at least 5 years of product design/development and/or computer science experience
- At least 3 years of lead experience
OR
- PhD in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science and at least 4 years of product design/development and/or computer science experience
- At least 3 years of lead experience
Additional Requirements
- Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)
Desired Skills
- Digital transformation and emerging technology awareness
- Ability to drive engineering culture and accountability
- Program and project management experience
- Strategic thinking and decision-making
- Team leadership and talent development
- Understanding of industry standards, regulations, and compliance requirements
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Schedule management and prioritization
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business language
Skills
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