Head of Powertrain Software
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
-
Warwick
West Midlands RegionUnited Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 14 Apr 2021
- Closes
- 12 May 2021
- Job Title
- Director
- Category
- Logistics and Transport
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Head of Powertrain Software
Job Purpose:
To manage the Software for the powertrain controllers and the suppliers required to achieve this.To assess and feedback issues to the Powertrain calibration and software team. Provide safe, secure and complaint Software to enable the vehicle to meet Worldwide certification, performance, driveability and fuel economy targets.
Key Responsibilities & Tasks:
Lead and Manage a team within the Calibration and software department on defined software platforms, programmes as defined by Head of Calibration and Software.
Define key software paths to deliver competitive Powertrain solutions
Manage and support powertrain software on defined projects, assimilate and distribute knowledge within the wider team.
Manage the progress and reporting for all Powertrain software deliverables, ensuring they meet all cost, time and quality targets.
Be the point of contact for defined customers and suppliers to powertrain Calibration function. Define all requirements for the Powertrain Systems and validate them.
Ensure software deliverables are delivered in line with the system design specification.
Manage and support external suppliers to achieve Software team goals.
Define Software and software management strategy for the wider Powertrain team
Prepare project–timing plans for the Powertrain and program teams to support model year actions and major design changes.
Support and prepare modifications to the software on future model year actions
Manage and specify Software hardware/tools to support development activity.
Manage the Software database for all responsible programmes.
Guide, direct and train to develop other team members.Qualifications and Experience:
Educated to Degree level (or equivalent) in an Engineering / Software or related discipline
Extensive experience within an automotive vehicle manufacturer or Consultancy with direct experience of delivery of Software for automotive systems
Recent direct experience of application of new technologies including Hybrid & BEV vehicles would be preferable
Strong communicator with experience working across multiple disciplines
Full driving license required. Must be prepared to work in the UK and Europe for business and test trips as required
Job Purpose:
To manage the Software for the powertrain controllers and the suppliers required to achieve this.To assess and feedback issues to the Powertrain calibration and software team. Provide safe, secure and complaint Software to enable the vehicle to meet Worldwide certification, performance, driveability and fuel economy targets.
Key Responsibilities & Tasks:
Lead and Manage a team within the Calibration and software department on defined software platforms, programmes as defined by Head of Calibration and Software.
Define key software paths to deliver competitive Powertrain solutions
Manage and support powertrain software on defined projects, assimilate and distribute knowledge within the wider team.
Manage the progress and reporting for all Powertrain software deliverables, ensuring they meet all cost, time and quality targets.
Be the point of contact for defined customers and suppliers to powertrain Calibration function. Define all requirements for the Powertrain Systems and validate them.
Ensure software deliverables are delivered in line with the system design specification.
Manage and support external suppliers to achieve Software team goals.
Define Software and software management strategy for the wider Powertrain team
Prepare project–timing plans for the Powertrain and program teams to support model year actions and major design changes.
Support and prepare modifications to the software on future model year actions
Manage and specify Software hardware/tools to support development activity.
Manage the Software database for all responsible programmes.
Guide, direct and train to develop other team members.Qualifications and Experience:
Educated to Degree level (or equivalent) in an Engineering / Software or related discipline
Extensive experience within an automotive vehicle manufacturer or Consultancy with direct experience of delivery of Software for automotive systems
Recent direct experience of application of new technologies including Hybrid & BEV vehicles would be preferable
Strong communicator with experience working across multiple disciplines
Full driving license required. Must be prepared to work in the UK and Europe for business and test trips as required