Vehicle System Synthesis Manager \u0026 Application for Module Projects

Job Description - Module Vehicle System Synthesis Manager (VSS)

• One voice for all VEHE activities on the project

• Own end‑to‑end functional and physical integration of assigned vehicle modules.

• Lead design, convergence, and validation activities across all vehicle programs in scope.

• Act as the technical integrator between product requirements, system teams, styling, safety, regulation, and manufacturing.

• Define, maintain, and control the module technical scope and feature content.

• Coordinate and drive cross‑functional engineering teams to meet QCDP targets.

• Ensure timely delivery of design, integration, and validation milestones.

• Oversee digital and physical validation plans and execution across tech centers.

• Ensure regulatory, safety, diagnostics, and compliance conformity.

• Lead technical trade‑offs, arbitration, and escalations with CME/CVE.

• Report project status, risks, and KPIs to leadership.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience

• Strong background in vehicle systems engineering and system architecture

• Proven experience leading cross‑functional engineering teams

• Solid knowledge of vehicle validation, V&V, and test execution

• Deep understanding of regulatory, safety, NCAP, diagnostics, and compliance topics

• Experience managing design convergence between styling, feasibility, and customer needs

• Ability to perform technical arbitration and trade‑off decision making

• Strong program execution, prioritization, and milestone management skills

• Experience with resource and budget planning in engineering projects

• Comfortable working in a global, multi‑site development environment

• Clear, concise executive‑level communication and reporting skills