The Vehicle Synthesis & Validation Lead is responsible for Target Setting & Validation of Customer Functional Objectives/Requirements across BICEE (Body/Interior/Chassis/Engine Systems/EE Features/EV Integration) attributes for the respective area. Some of the key responsibilities include:
- Target Setting & In-vehicle validation of BICEE areas & examples as follows:
- Electrified Powertrain, Driver Information, Ignition Systems, Radio head unit, etc. features for EE/EV
- Environmental intrusion, exterior lighting, wipe/wash systems, closures, and vehicle recovery systems, HVAC, ingress/egress, cabin storage, seat comfort, vehicle restraints and interior fit/finish for Body/Interior
- Braking, steering, suspension, underbody clearance, disabled vehicle recovery, trailer tow, powertrain, fuel systems, Jeep off-road rating, and hill descent control for Chassis/Engine Systems
- Lead Validation/development activities involving the targets and
execution of customer functional objectives, & DVP&R
- Support Validation test trips as key member for successful vehicle launch
- Document emerging issues in the Global Issue Management System (GIMS) with supporting data, aid in root cause, and lead the design and releasing team in issue closure
- The successful candidate needs to work with extended engineering teams to implement solutions
- This position requires presentation to the Engineering Leadership team on status & updates.
- Benchmarking of competitive vehicles
- Maintain lessons learned and actively participate in cross vehicle Tech Clubs
This role requires a strong blend of creative thinking, customer-centric mindset, capable of training others and implementing processes in place by understanding existing Engineering processes.
This team works closely & reports functionally to the Vehicle Synthesis Management (VSM) team for their responsible project/program.
This position will also require special projects/assignments including helping the VSV team with activities like SW/HW updates, Ride & drive support, Vehicle Build support. This might also require trips to Plant facilities.