
Attribute Project Manager
Attribute Project Manager
We are seeking an Attribute Project Manager for the Controls Calibration and Validation team. This role brings together a diverse group of hardware and software teams to push the boundaries of overall vehicle performance. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches their work with vigor and determination.
Candidates should have a good understanding of electric powertrains, vehicle dynamics, controls, and how vehicle systems interact with one another. Candidates should be proactive communicators to keep the team informed of timelines and program delivery expectations. They should be able to clearly identify, summarize, and escalate critical issues to senior management in a timely manner. Candidates should be motivated to learn, well-organized, and work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
The Role:
- Work alongside engineers in the Vehicle Calibration team to influence a wide range of attributes, including vehicle performance, drivability, ride, handling, safety, NVH, efficiency.
- Communicate proactively with engineers across hardware and software organizations to manage complex engineering projects, understand dependencies, and identify and resolve issues.
- Create and own systems to track and organize engineering work, ensuring our team members clearly understand the scope, dependencies, and deadlines of their projects.
- Track vehicle program and software release timelines, communicate and manage impacts to the Controls Calibration team, and ensure we have enough resources to support new development.
- Understand complex engineering challenges; summarize risks, blockers, and progress clearly and concisely to management.
- Manage team budget and assist with purchases.
- Plan and coordinate test trips to proving grounds and racetracks around the world, including shipping equipment and vehicles, renting facilities, and scheduling tests.
- Help coordinate tests, repairs, instrumentation, software updates, and configurations for prototype vehicles in a shared fleet with the Controls and Chassis teams.
- Some travel to test sites domestically and internationally.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in automotive engineering or program management.
- Working knowledge of electric powertrains, vehicle dynamics, control systems, and software development.
- Exceptional ability to communicate clearly and concisely in conversation, meetings, written messages, and presentations.
- Willingness to ask questions and quickly learn about technical subjects.
- Passion for organization, documentation, cutting-edge technology, and cars.
Advantageous:
- Professional experience in vehicle dynamics, chassis controls, or powertrain calibration.
- Vehicle development experience at proving grounds and racetracks.
- Leadership experience in a collegiate extracurricular activity such as Formula or Baja SAE, etc.
Education:
Bachelor's degree is required. Technical degree preferred, but open to candidates from any background who are motivated to learn.
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