Systems Integration Engineer - Module Leader

A Superb long term contract opportunity has arisen for an experienced Systems Integration Engineer to work for a leading Automotive Consultancy, successful candidates will have proven Automotive experience on vehicle systems integration/Module Leader.

Introduction

Specification
Position Title:Systems Integration (Senior) Engineer - Module Leader

Department:Vehicle Systems Product Group

Job Description

Joining a World Class team of Systems Integration engineers to provide electrical systems module leadership ensuring delivery of all module related activities on a specific programme from prototype through to production

Accountability/Key Responsibilities

- Support to automotive OEM for module prototype and production build phase system validation
- Act as project and technical lead for suppliers for all issues relating to components and sub-systems related to the relevant vehicle electronic system module being led
- Management of plans and processes integrating with customer and suppliers

Regular tasks will include:

- Lead regular process reviews (typically every 2-4 weeks) with key delivery personnel
- Lead regular reviews with application lead and key members of delivery team to review timing, technical and quality issues
- Lead regular technical meetings with suppliers and key customer personnel
- Represent Client in person at production builds for all responsible commodities
- Represent Client in person during build phases at prototype test rigs and prototype vehicle
- Lead component/system packaging and installation in conjunction with the CAD team and suppliers, including generation and management of Component Design Specifications (CDS)
- Manage scheduled software (including functional code and calibration data sets) releases where necessary

Everyday tasks will include:

- Ensure status reporting through line management and vehicle project teams
- Manage issues, issuing action notes, ensure slippage contained and escalation if required
- Coordinate Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEAs), functional safety, Design Validation Plan (DVP) and application sign-off
- Collate application quality reporting process data
- Identify all design and development funding required and ensure inclusion in relevant budgets, ensuring value-for-money quotations and justifications, and raising all necessary billing and funding documentation
- Support plant launch activities including engineering sign-off tracking, concession processes and management of Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), especially for re-work and containments
- Cost and weight management, including raising cost change documentation and final finance support
- Releasing of Engineering Concerns using formal tools system and review meetings
- Related resource planning
- Maintain bills of materials for the module components and sub-systems
- Maintain documentation for key contacts, reporting structure, meeting schedules and file all key project data centrally and with relevant access rights for key personnel
- Support Manufacturing and after-sales for module component and sub-systems
- Support homologation certification activities

Personal Attributes
In order to be successful, you will be able to demonstrate:

Must Have
- A strong track record of vehicle engineering project and/or product development within the automotive industry, preferably in volume production programmes
- Strong technical background in at least one area of vehicle systems - Control Systems, Integration, Infotainment, Electronics
- Strong information transfer, communication and inter-personal skills at all levels
- Robust character with a strong drive and motivation to succeed
- Proficient in English (written and spoken) for project and technical communication

Should Have
- Great patience in dealing with client and team situations coupled with an ability to accept and positively respond to frequent changes
- Significant experience of system requirements capture and test (using formal tools)
- High degree of flexibility and willingness to travel
- Organized and rigorous with personal target of high quality delivery
- Methodical approach to issue investigation and resolution
- Experienced in DVP planning, test specification, execution and reporting (using formal tools)
- Releasing production intent components (using formal tools)
- Credibility in a wide range of customer situations
- Being able to work under pressure and self-manage own time deadlines

To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK

Connectus Technology Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.