We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we've been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that's by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world's most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don't have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

Job Description:

Technical program management for one or more vehicle lines by being the key point of contact between the design team and all other functional areas such as vehicle program management, engineering departments and manufacturing. *Responsible for ensuring that the systems meet all functional and performance requirements while meeting cost, weight, investment, timing, and quality objectives.

• Lead system responsibilities at any point from the initial concept phase through end of life. Provide strong support of concept studies, initial packaging, thermal system design, cost and weight analysis, prototype procurement, supplier management, sourcing, tooling kickoff, validation, launch, program maintenance, change management, value optimization, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate technical issue resolution pertaining to engineering and quality at all stages of the program and across all functional areas.
• Must support plant development and launch activities onsite as a visible member of the launch team representing respective function.
• During the launch phase, the SSTL is the launch lead and key person responsible for triage and resolution of issues, while communicating status and managing resources.
• Ensure, during the vehicle development and maintenance phase, the electronic integration of all ECUs in the E/E architectures.
• Define, share and update the vehicle development plan in order to guarantee the coherency of the vehicle behavior and the availability of the planned features at all stages.
• Release the Specification to all Suppliers and manage the Requirements Change Management process through Design Change Requests (DCR) in order to ensure the alignment of Requirements with Product Planning requests, bug fixes and feedback from Suppliers,
• Author PROXI/Vehicle Configuration requirements and data in End of Line (EOL)/Service tools in order to ensure correct vehicle configuration during both assembly process and service operations at dealers.
• Support Manufacturing/Product Execution in defining the correct assembly and test operations to guarantee the vehicle conformity to client's expectations and to conduct problem solving activities at the assembly plant from pilot phase through launch (Process Verification, Pre-Series, Job1 and production ramp-up)

Qualification:

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited program
• Engineering experience with an emphasis on automotive cooling and HVAC components at either an OEM or supplier
• Strong leader with entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to sell ideas to all stakeholders
• Diagnostics and On-board communication systems know-how
• Some travel required to supplier and vehicle assembly plants in North America.
• Understanding of electric vehicle thermal systems and common vehicle system interactions.
• Experience in component costing (variable cost and investment)
• Solid understanding of thermodynamics and heat transfer from a practical standpoint
• Understanding of electrical circuits, components and their operating principles
• Familiarity with powertrain software and controls
• Experience with cooling-specific and total vehicle testing including NVH
• Experience in DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) proactive and/or reactive quality tools
• Working knowledge of UG/NX CAD systems
• Understanding of electric vehicle thermal systems and common vehicle system interactions.
• Familiarity with powertrain software and controls
• Experience with Air Induction and Exhaust-specific and total vehicle testing including NVH
• Proven experience in program management with the ability to set a timeline and execute at the required milestones.
• General knowledge of tooling and manufacturing processes including molding, stamping, welding, brazing, machining, casting, and coatings.
• Knowledge of automotive underhood packaging and general automotive assembly practices
• Ability to review and apply component and system Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA)s and DVP&Rs
• Availability to business trips
• DIAnalyzer/CDA and CANalyzer practice
• Proven capability to develop parts/systems in co-design with third parties (Tier1s)
• Requirements Management / Change Management basics
• Proven experience in program management with the ability to set a timeline and execute at the required milestones.
• General knowledge of tooling and manufacturing processes including molding, stamping, welding, brazing, machining, casting, and coatings.
• Ability to review and apply component and system DFMEAs and DVP&Rs