Principal Programs Engineer II

Visteon is advancing mobility through innovative technology solutions that enable a software-defined future. Our state-of-the-art product portfolio merges digital cockpit innovations, advanced displays, AI-enhanced software solutions, and integrated EV architecture solutions. With expertise spanning passenger vehicles, commercial transportation, and two-wheelers, Visteon partners with global automakers to create safer, cleaner, and more connected journeys. Headquartered in Van Buren Township, Michigan, Visteon operates in 17 countries, employing a global network of innovation centers and manufacturing facilities. In 2024, we recorded annual sales of approximately $3.87 billion and secured $6.1 billion in new business.

Mission of the Role:

Serve as the Principal Product Development Engineer for automotive audio and infotainment products, ensuring successful translation of customer requirements into manufacturable solutions. Drive cross-functional collaboration across systems, hardware, software, validation, quality, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality products from concept through launch.

What you'll do:

• Translate customer, product, and manufacturing requirements into detailed and actionable product specifications.
• Develop system requirements using Jira, ensuring complete traceability from customer requirements through validation and production.
• Lead cross-functional technical discussions across Hardware, Software, Systems Engineering, Validation Team Cybersecurity, and Manufacturing teams to ensure alignment throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support product development activities from concept, architecture definition, design reviews, launch preparation, and Start of Production (SOP).
• Collaborate with OEM customers and internal stakeholders to clarify requirements, resolve technical issues, and manage requirement changes.
• Analyze test results and drive corrective actions with development and supplier teams.
• Support system integration activities involving automotive audio, infotainment, vehicle networking.
• Work with hardware team to meet customers EMC and environmental design validation expectations.
• Serve as the technical interface for supplier reviews, issue resolution, component integration, and product maturation activities.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and quality teams during prototype builds, launches, and production escalations.
• Drive continuous improvement of requirements management, validation methods, engineering processes, and product quality.
• Participate in customer reviews, technical design reviews, issue resolution meetings, and launch readiness assessments.
• Ensure compliance with automotive development processes, quality standards, and customer-specific requirements.

Reporting Structure: This position will report to Visteon's Senior Program Manager

What you will Bring:

Required/Desired Education and Experience

• Bachelor's/master's degree preferred in Electrical and Computer Engineering
• 6+ years in product/systems engineering, with 3-5+ years specifically in automotive audio or infotainment systems (infotainment systems, radio modules and amplifiers).
• Prior experience leading or coordinating cross-functional engineering teams - Hardware, Software, System Engineering, Functional Validation, Cybersecurity,and manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience or knowledge taking an automotive audio product from concept through SOP (Start of Production): requirements definition, design, validation, and launch.
• Experience managing suppliers - sourcing, technical reviews, issue resolution.
• Critical thinking skills; good product line knowledge, knowledge of integration testing, knowledge of vehicle networks will be an advantage.
• Experience with EMC configuration, audio, or infotainment as well as knowledge of automated test tools.
• Able to share information, written, oral and in presentation form, clearly and accurately.
• Key Behaviors: Team Leadership, Collaboration, Sense of urgency, Resilience, Result Orientation, Visteon values and beliefs

Key Performance Indicators:

• Project Timeliness and Milestone Achievement: Measure the adherence to project timelines and milestones outlined in the development plan. Track the completion of key deliverables against scheduled dates to ensure project progress. KPI: Percentage of milestones achieved on time.
• Customer Satisfaction and Feedback: Gauge customer satisfaction levels among BMW engineering teams regarding Visteon's technical solutions and project management. Collect feedback regularly and address any concerns or issues promptly to maintain a positive relationship with the customer. KPI: Customer satisfaction score (measured through surveys or feedback sessions).

In the fast lane of technology. At Visteon, we're redefining how the world connects through its vehicles. Our innovations transform the driving experience for millions, powered by a high-performance culture that challenges the status quo and sparks new possibilities-in careers and communities. Join us and help shape the future.