This highly visible role will be responsible for the vehicle test management and leading the project management for the associated program.
The Test Management engineer will plan & manage the overall vehicle development test plan and assets in accordance with our Client's V3P process to achieve program milestone metrics (KPI's) and launch success.
You will work closely with many functions including: Test & Design Engineering, Vehicle Program Management, Overseas Chief Vehicle Engineer, Vehicle Project Development Manager, Prototype Engineering, Manufacturing and NML counterparts in Japan.
Job functions include but are not limited to:
Program Management and Planning: Proactively direct test-engineering teams to execute vehicle development test plans, to achieve program launch timeline.
Facilitate and manage all test-engineering teams resource establishment, planning, and optimization during Profile & Contract phases - Workload, Physical Test assets (full / partial vehicles, parts), Expenses.
Track and report progress & milestone achievement via weekly reports and progress milestone meetings.
Develop detailed project test schedules and manage critical path for the program.
Monitor metrics, solve issues, and bring key issues forward to management.
Be the liaison between Test engineering and Vehicle Program Management and various non-R&D functions.
Ensure project testing stays on schedule, achieving the QCT targets through strong leadership and program management.
Ability to work cross-functionally and cross-culturally within the organization.
Minimum Qualifications:
BSEE/BSME Degree preferred; other engineering disciplines considered, Engineering Degree IS required
2-5 years of experience in automotive Test, Design or Program Management - Program Management and/or Test experience highly preferred and will be given priority.
Strong program/project management skills and planning in the area of vehicle/component testing and/or development.
Excellent oral and written communication skills w/Microsoft Project and MS Office experience.
Must have program ownership mindset, cross-functional leadership and drive to meet program targets.
Ability to travel to locations within the US and our Client facilities in AZ, TN, MS, MEX, Japan (~5-10%).
MVR Required
We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk. Please visit www.zobility.com to learn more.
Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.