Responsibilities
• Oversee manufacturing readiness for Electronic Control Units (ECUs) during New Product Introduction (NPI), production ramp, and sustaining phases to meet vehicle build schedules.
• Collaborate with Contract Manufacturing (CM) partners, managing engineering build schedules and ensuring smooth transition to mass production.
• Work with design teams to develop robust ICT, FCT, and FATP procedures for ECU manufacturing, applying deep product design knowledge. Identify critical paths for the testing setup roadmap and drive the integration of high-quality delivery on time.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives by root cause analyzing and corrective actions execution backed by solid data.
• Facilitate effective communication across the organization, providing clear overviews, highlighting key issues, risks, and solutions.
• Travel domestically and internationally to support program milestones and collaborate with global partners.
Qualifications
Basic:
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in the automotive or high-volume electronics manufacturing industry.
• 3+ years of direct experience in automotive electronics technical program management role within an engineering or operations function.
• Demonstrated experience managing ECU development or manufacturing programs with global Contract Manufacturers (CMs) or Suppliers, particularly in Asia.
• Good knowledge on E/E and mechanical engineering to drive in-depth technical discussions with contract manufactures and design owners on manufacturing test solutions and plans.
• Strong experience with automotive electronics development and manufacturing processes, product development lifecycles, and material planning.
Preferred:
• Master's degree in electrical, mechanical, computer science or related technical field.
• Curiosity about new technologies and pursuit of engineering excellence, efficiency, and detailed planning.
• Excellent English communication skills for collaborating with global partners.
• Ability to maintain productivity during global travel.
