Assistant Chief Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Lead the interface between the Chief Engineering team and Product Release Center, Engine Systems, Software, and Control teams. This role functions as a systems-level engineer with a strong technical background, supporting controller hardware across multiple vehicle programs. This is not a design release role, but requires prior DRE experience and deep understanding of control modules and electromechanical systems.

The mid-level experienced Engineer will be responsible for system integration, application, and cross-functional coordination for controller hardware, with a focus on issue resolution, requirements development, and program execution support.

Responsibilities:

• Act as controller hardware system owner at the application and integration level
• Support multiple controller types including:
• Engine Control Modules (ECM)
• Electrified Vehicle Control Units (EVCU)
• Transmission Control Modules (TCM/DTCM- limited scope)
• Serve as primary interface across:
• Design Release Engineers (DREs), COEs, SW/Controls teams, suppliers, validation teams, and program teams
• Lead/support system-level issue resolution, including CQI and GIMS/S2IRRIUS activities
• Support requirements development, PSK reporting, and program execution tracking
• Coordinate electrical and communication integration across modules (CAN, EE architecture)
• Review DRE design proposals and support system/interface DFMEA and DRBFM reviews
• Support validation reviews (DRBTRs, DVC updates) and manage follow-up actions
• Contribute to cost and timing inputs for new programs, minor changes, and MCAs
• Support technical cost reduction and value optimization initiatives
• Maintain and manage lessons learned documentation and ensure alignment with technical standards
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to track action plans and ensure program milestones are met

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred) or related engineering field (Mechanical, Mechatronics acceptable with relevant experience)
• 5-10 years of experience in automotive engineering
• Prior DRE experience (required as background, not role function)
• Strong experience with control modules/ controller hardware systems
• Knowledge of electromechanical systems, sensors, and actuators
• Experience with CAN communication protocols and EE architecture
• Familiarity with automotive development processes (DFMEA, validation, issue resolution)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with software calibration or controls integration
• Systems engineering or technical project leadership experience
• Experience supporting multi-domain integration (hardware + software)
• Master's degree (nice-to-have, not required)