Location
Essex | United Kingdom
Job description
We have an exciting opportunity to join our client’s expanding team, as a Feature Systems Engineer , to work on a hybrid remote basis.
Please note that there will be the requirement to work on site in Essex for a minimum of one day per week.
This is a unique opportunity to develop the latest cross vehicle sub-system features and technologies. This Feature System Engineer position involves ownership of features from first concept through development and into production. Today is the age of electrification and automation of the automotive industry with new features proposed daily and we need people that are creative and motivated to deliver the features of tomorrow to our customers.
Responsibilities :
- Execute a Systems Engineering approach to new feature design to meet customer needs
- Lead the development of new features at the systems engineering level from early feature development to production and manage feature upgrade and migration plan
- Develop and understand high level network, wiring and power distribution topologies / schematics / block diagrams
- Allocate features and functions across electronic modules and subsystems to meet cost, quality and feature performance targets
- Develop feature specifications, feature Failure Mode Avoidance documentation, feature verification plan etc
- Review existing system designs to find new opportunities for cost or quality improvement. Interact with program teams, core engineers and functional areas to create balanced solutions to competing requirements
- Develop relationships with cross functional teams and supply base to learn about the latest technologies and possible implementation
- Analyze complex cross-functional systems and implement innovative solutions
- Lead trade-off discussions with cross-functional teams
- Communicate complex systems, issues and resolutions in a clear and concise manner
- Utilize connected data & data analytics to develop a deep understanding of the customer
Skills Required:
- Strong learning agility
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams
- Strong systems thinking and analytical skills
- Quality and attention to detail mindset
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and written, with the ability to quickly understand and articulate complex issues
- Emotional resilience to negotiate cross functional trade-offs
Skills Preferred:
- In-depth knowledge of Quality Documents (DFMEA, LFMA, and boundary diagrams)
- Functional knowledge electrical module design, networking, wiring, power distribution, chassis systems, lighting systems, etc.
- Electrical Systems Engineering experience including understanding of systems engineering V model
- Electrical D&R experience
- Electrical testing experience
- Knowledge of software development processes
Experience Required:
- 3+ years of experience with vehicle electrical systems and/or features
- Knowledge of Quality Documents (DFMEA, LFMA, and boundary diagrams)
- Electrical Systems Engineering experience including understanding of systems engineering V model
- Automotive electrical testing experience
Experience Preferred:
- Functional knowledge electrical module design, networking, wiring, power distribution, chassis systems, lighting systems, etc.
- Electrical D&R experience
- Knowledge of software development
Education Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related degree
Education Preferred:
- Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related degree
Please note that this role requires limited travel to Germany, Turkey or Belgium.
Hours, Location & Additional Information:
- £35.57 p/h
- 37.5 hours
- 12 month contract
- Hybrid remote
- Position confirmed inside IR35
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