Position OverviewThe Senior Technical Project Lead - EV Components creates alignment between the vehicle programs and the component projects for electrified commercial vehicles.
Responsibilities- Participate in the definition of the project scope and support change management. Support resource and timing estimations.
- Collaborate with the ePowertrain component department consisting of component owners and experts in defining work plans for components and enforce progress tracking until completion. Lead department internal program reviews and determine R-Y-G status for further reporting.
- Create presentations and other documents with support from the team to summarize technical or program related topics. Align with the department managers on priorities and escalation strategies.
- Represent the ePowertrain Component department in vehicle team meetings and communicate status and important topics to the program team.
- Facilitate problem solving activities and guide the team to solve problems methodically with good documentation.
- Become a champion for the Traton common development process and support the team to adopt new processes and tools.
- Support the development activities by reviewing technical results or report and providing constructive feedback as well as supporting a team member if help is needed.
Minimum Requirements- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology
- At least 8 years of experience in product design/development
- At least 1 year leading others in engineer/design activities
OR
- Master’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology
- At least 6 years of experience in product design/development
- At least 1 year leading others in engineer/design activities
OR
- PhD in Engineering or Engineering Technology
- At least 3 years of experience in product design/development
- At least 1 year leading others in engineer/design activities
Additional RequirementsQualified candidates, excluding current Navistar employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Navistar does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)
Desired Skills- Understanding of automotive development processes as it relates to OEMs and suppliers
- Technical understanding of electrical vehicles and their components from a system, electrical and mechanical standpoint. Basic knowledge of HV power electronics is a plus.
- Problem solving background including 8D, 5-why, Fishbone.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Automotive related Engineering Degree (System, Electrical, Mechanical).
- Experience in traditional and agile program management methods.
- Working experience with electric vehicle, EV electronic and electrical modules preferred.
- Working experience in following automotive product development process and product production launch preferred.
Company OverviewNavistar, Inc. (“Navistar”) is a purpose-driven company, reimagining how to deliver what matters to create more cohesive relationships, build higher-performing teams and find solutions where others don’t.
Based in Lisle, Illinois, Navistar or its subsidiaries and affiliates produce International® brand commercial trucks and engines, IC Bus® brand school and commercial buses, all-makes OnCommand® Connection advanced connectivity services, and Fleetrite®, ReNEWeD® and Diamond Advantage® brand aftermarket parts.
With a history of innovation dating back to 1831, Navistar has more than 14,500 employees worldwide and is part of TRATON SE, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com.
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Navistar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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