HVHF Connector Core Team Engineer

About the Role:

The HVHF Connector Core Engineer leads the development and validation of global high-voltage and high-frequency connector systems, ensuring targets are met for quality, cost, delivery, and performance (QCDP).

Main Mission:

• Lead product development and validation for global connector systems

• Ensure compliance with QCDP and performance requirements across the full lifecycle

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare supplier consultation and sourcing packages

• Analyze supplier feedback and draft Technical Supplier Assessments (TSA)

• Own and manage deliverables for each project milestone

• Drive component development to achieve QCDP targets

• Co-develop with suppliers, including quality tracking activities (e.g., APQP)

• Ensure technical feasibility, manufacturability, and design robustness

• Lead DFMEA activities and support PFMEA execution

• Manage prototype builds and deliveries aligned to milestone gates

• Lead supplier technical interactions (reviews, purchasing meetings, issue resolution)

• Ensure proper integration of components into engine/vehicle/platform environments

• Manage engineering changes and associated technical documentation

• Support assembly plants from pilot through launch

• Drive product and process validation plans (DV/PV)

• Manage technical configuration and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle

• Contribute to cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives

• Participate actively in crisis management and problem resolution

• Support development and maintenance of technical policies/standards

Scope of Responsibility:

• Full ownership of a global family of:

• High-voltage connector components

• High-frequency connector components

• Draft specifications and ensure supplier compliance

• Manage design interfaces across cross-functional stakeholders

• Lead design, validation, industrialization, and launch phases

• Provide functional oversight to internal/external engineering designers

Working Relationships:

• Reporting: Discipline Manager

• Internal Partners: SSTL, Quality, Purchasing, Vehicle Architecture, and related support functions

• External Partners: Suppliers and external testing laboratories

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, or any related field

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience

• Strong automotive engineering fundamentals (mechanics, electronics, functional safety)

• Proficiency with project management tools and milestone execution

• Professional English (minimum B2) with ability to lead international meetings

• Ability to work on-site at the Auburn Hills Tech Center office

• Ability to support global projects across Europe and North America time zones

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in design, development, validation, or release of automotive connectors/components

• DRE experience at an automotive OEM or supplier

• DVP&R ownership