Job Title: Automotive Development Director
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About the Job:
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We are seeking an experienced Automotive Development Director to lead our cross-functional team in delivering high-quality vehicle specifications. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of successfully managing projects.
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The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of project deliverables, including defining and achieving technical scopes, coordinating cross-functional team activities, and driving the Engineering Change Management process.
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Key Responsibilities:
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* Lead a cross-functional team to deliver whole vehicle specification targets.
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* Define and achieve technical scope for each system, ensuring it meets legal requirements and project specification targets.
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* Coordinate and manage cross-functional team activities to secure component and system-level delivery.
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* Define and achieve module timing, cost, and weight targets.
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* Drive the Engineering Change Management process to achieve targets.
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* Support physical build phases and drive problem-solving process (analysis, solution definition, proof of concept/validation, change management/change approval, solution implementation) for engineering and quality issues.
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* Monitor and agree on concept changes.
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* Manage suppliers with a cross-functional team of Design, Quality, Logistics, Purchasing, Process & Manufacturing, and Service personnel to ensure complete PPAP is delivered for every component to support program timing.
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* Manage escalation process.
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* Present project reports to management and customers.
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* Ensure PF and customer standards and specifications are fulfilled.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
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* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
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* Extensive experience in body systems development (required systems).
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* Strong technical project management skills with proven leadership, decision-making, and accountability.
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* Good commercial awareness to maintain focus on cost, profit, quality, and risk.
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* A strong track record of delivering designs to timing, weight, and cost targets.
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* Supplier management experience, implementing DFM requirements within project scope.
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* Understanding of design, weight, cost, and quality constraints of various materials used within scope and their manufacturing processes.
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* Understanding of main scope of work attributes and performances.
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* Experience in creating and updating Technical Specifications, DFMEA, DVP, Timing Plans, and Minutes and Actions of Meetings.
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* Fluency in English (B2 or higher).
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Personal Attributes:
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* Strong communication skills with ability to organize design reviews and convey design changes to change management teams.
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* Organizational skills and ability to manage projects.
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* Ability to lead, motivate, and focus team members and suppliers.
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* Flexible approach to working hours, travel requirements, and adaptability to changing and multiple priorities.
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* Working knowledge of current legal standards and directives.
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* Advanced problem-solving attitude.
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We are committed to providing a positive and inclusive work environment. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application.
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Please note that only profiles meeting the above requirements will be considered.