Functional Core Lead Engineer

Program Performance Lead - Core Vehicle Performance

Overview:

The Program Performance Lead will oversee the integration and validation of Core Vehicle Performance attributes at a program-specific level. This role ensures alignment between customer functional objectives (CFOs), downstream specifications, and overall program milestones.

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  Voice of Customer (VoC) Development:
  Define and refine customer functional objectives and performance targets for core vehicle performance domains.

  
  
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  Vehicle-Level DVP&R Execution:
  Support development and execution of Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) at the vehicle level.

  
  
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  Performance Engineering Support:

  
  
  
  
  • Review functional objective scorecards prepared by performance engineers.
  • Lead attribute teams and support technical club and program requests.
  
  
  
  
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  Program Leadership:

  
  
  
  
  • Manage a team of engineers focused on core vehicle performance attributes.
  • Ensure milestone deliverables are met and review program scorecards.
  • Facilitate critical discussions and risk assessments.
  
  
  
  
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  Risk Management & Alignment:

  
  
  
  
  • Review risk slides and presentations for program updates.
  • Conduct weekly AFOD (Attribute Functional Objective Discussion) reviews to maintain alignment between CFOs and specifications.
  
  
  
  
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  Process Improvement:

  
  
  
  
  • Identify and implement harmonization and efficiency initiatives.
  • Act as the first point of contact for escalation guidance regarding misalignments.
  
  
  
  

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical or equivalent from an ABET accredited university.
• Minimum 6-8 years of automotive work experience required.
• Excellent English Verbal & Written communication skills
• Must have excellent Organization skills
• Works well in a team environment with limited supervision, self-starter and results driven.

Preferred Requirements:

• 5+ years of automotive experience in Vehicle Development/Validation or Design engineering
• Working understanding of DVP&R and DFMEA
• Expertise in reactive problem solving (Shainin/Red X)
• Technical Writing & process oriented
• Ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.