Manager - Steering and Brake Systems
- Lead and manage a team of Design Release Engineers (DREs) for Steering and Brake systems, influencing vehicle feel and dynamics while guiding the team to meet system performance, feature, timing, and quality targets.
- Set Steering and Brake system targets for future vehicles, including hardware selection and sizing.
- Drive cost reduction initiatives, including BOM savings and ongoing cost improvements.
- Own and maintain APQP documentation (DFMEA, engineering specifications, DVP&R, drawings, and control plans) while overseeing system-level DFMEAs and reporting overall chassis validation (DVP) status.
- Serve as Launch Zone Team Leader for Chassis in support of program launches, ensuring proper execution of end-of-line (EOL) testing, evac and fill processes, and supplier compliance.
- Manage and coordinate development vehicle usage, testing, calibrations, and software releases across Steering and Brake systems to ensure efficient and timely delivery
- Serve as the primary interface to Electrical and Software teams for Chassis controls and calibration, while representing Steering and Brake systems in leadership reviews and program updates.
- Ensure Steering and Brake systems support any and all Accessory variations (e.g., wheels, tires, lift / lower kits, etc.) while maintaining compatibility with all interfacing components and hardware.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Body, Interior, Accessories, Design, Vehicle Integration, and Safety.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required. Master's degree is preferred.
- 10+ years of engineering experience in automotive Steering or Brake systems, with skills including:
- Strong product knowledge in Steering or Brake system components, tuning variables, features, and specifications.
- Strong understanding of initial sizing of Foundation Brakes and/or Steering rack power requirements.
- Strong understanding of Steering kinematics and their effects on vehicle dynamics.
- Experience with Steering or Brake system design and release, Design Verification Plan (DVP) creation, and SW feature integration.
- Applications-specific experience in at least three (3) of the following areas:
- Foundation Brake component product engineering.
- Steering rack, column, or I-shaft design and product engineering.
- Steering or Brake system warranty problem solving.
- Steering or Brake system sizing and architecture definition.
- 2+ years in an automotive engineering leadership role, with proven experience mentoring others in the above areas.
- Experience working with Catia V5 (opening and saving models / drawings, editing drawings, section cutting and taking measurements, etc.). Modeling skills are also a plus.
- Experience working within a PLM and releasing components and processing engineering changes.
- Functional experience with all NHTSA / FMVSS, CARB, EPA, FCC, or other regulatory requirements.
- Technical writing and documentation experience.
- Ability to lead teams and meetings through technical tradeoffs and optimized solutions with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
- Highly adaptable and proactive, excelling in fast-paced start-up and new model launch environments.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Must have the ability to travel (up to 10%).
- Must have the ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
- Must have the ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
- Safety First
- Delight Customers
- One Team
- Relentless Improvement
- Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy
- Respectful Collaboration
- Positive Legacy
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