Global Chief Engineer
Role Description
The Global Chief Engineer Principal role is responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive Chief Engineer / Platform Development strategy. This role is responsible for defining and accountable for driving and governing our Chief Engineering approach for all platforms. The Global Chief Engineer Principal shall drive a robust process so Chief Engineers across the enterprise consistently ensure that our System designs are balanced, safe, reliable, compliant with GDLS and customer requirements, and function within their intended environments (e.g. weight management and accounting in same manner, etc.). In coordination with other Global Principal roles, the Global Chief Engineer will be responsible for defining common components to be leverage across all programs / projects. The Global Chief Engineer will empower CEs in every region to operate as the overall System technical authority for their respective vehicle platforms. Additionally, the Global Chief Engineer Principal will mentor a geographically dispersed team and develop knowledge asset strategies to ensure seamless knowledge transfer.
Note: This will be a lateral move for the selected candidate.
Responsibilities
Parts
Lead the definition, selection, integration, and roadmap strategy for common / high frequency components and systems, ensuring overall alignment with commonality and performance goals.
Provide technical expertise for Root Cause and Corrective Action initiatives for complex issues.
Develop and govern a common component library for high frequency items to allow re-use across programs and collaborate with other Global Principal Engineers to define key components within their areas of expertise.
Mentorship and Knowledge Management
Establish Enterprise Standards and Best Practices
Provide technical leadership to ensure system architecture integrity, offering feedback during design and milestone reviews.
Develop and maintain enterprise-wide standards, roadmaps, and best practices for Chief Engineer Activities
Drive continuous improvement and knowledge sharing via platforms like KMS and GEARS.
Facilitate Collaboration
Share expertise on approaches, components, and design processes to support global programs and business objectives.
Foster cross-functional collaboration and provide technical consultation to integrate enterprise-wide strategies into system designs.
Research and Innovation
Support the development and maintenance of GDLS Product Roadmaps
Explore and evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and techniques to keep GDLS at the forefront of industry advancements.
Process and Tools
Define and implement technical strategies and support architectures that align with long-term program goals
Standardize Global Design Tools: Define and standardize tools for system design and test, including simulation and modeling tools.
Align Technical Strategies with Long-Term Goals: Define and implement technical strategies aligned with long-term program objectives and evolving customer needs.
Conduct Feasibility and Risk Assessments: Perform feasibility studies, risk assessments, and cost-benefit analyses to prioritize architectural initiatives.
Stay Informed on Emerging Technologies: Continuously research and assess emerging technologies for their potential impact on GDLS's competitiveness and innovation.
Maintain and update process documentation, including design guidelines, checklists, and templates, within the Integrated Process System (IPS).
Key Personality Traits and Expected Behaviors
Success in this role requires the following traits and behaviors, which align with GDLS's Global Engineering Field Manual objectives:
Global Collaboration:Works effectively across geographic, cultural, and functional boundaries, fostering teamwork and alignment to deliver unified solutions.
Open and Respectful Communication:Communicates clearly, listens actively, and values diverse perspectives, ensuring mutual understanding and trust.
Commitment to Excellence:Demonstrates a strong work ethic, invests in continuous improvement, and mentors others to achieve high-quality results while proactively identifying opportunities for innovation and growth.
Ownership and Accountability:Takes responsibility for decisions and outcomes, demonstrating integrity and reliability in all tasks, while actively driving progress and delivering results.
Innovative Risk-Taking and Change Leadership:Embraces calculated risks to challenge the status quo, driving meaningful innovation and progress. Proactively leads change by anticipating challenges, identifying opportunities, and inspiring teams to adapt and evolve. Balances long-term goals with immediate priorities, ensuring scalable, secure, and innovative solutions
Resilient Learning:Reflects on mistakes, shares lessons learned, and applies insights to improve future performance
Required/Preferred Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or related degrees.
10+ years of experience in relevant overall Vehicle Design and Leading Complete Vehicle development team across the full life cycle of multiple significant programs (i.e. concept design, requirements development, detailed design and release, qualification, verification and validation, product / field support, etc.).... For full info follow application link.
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