Sr Manager Device and Vehicle Controls

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Job Posting Title

Sr. Manager Device and Vehicle Controls

Job Description Summary

Provides direction and leadership to software managers and engineers to build a bestinclass and innovative global software engineering team. The development process and practices must continually improve to increase rigor while evaluating alternative methods for the proper program pace while containing cost. Involvement and review of program planning technical solutions and risk mitigation are also expected. Strong people skills are required as interaction with Engineering Directors Program Management Business Area Managers and company leadership is expected.

Job Description

Oversees reviews of product development projects; directs and balances resources where needed to ensure all projects proceed as planned.

Creates a roadmap for algorithm development to control various mechatronic systems and their effect on vehicle dynamics and controls.

Delivers technical presentations to various stakeholders and participates in various additional technical reviews throughout the product development cycle.

Proficient in Simulink Control theories for device and vehicle and automotive product development lifecycle are musthaves.

Serve as the AAM global leader for Software & Controls products and processes.

Provide oversight for a global team of engineers including recruiting and motivating the Software & Controls team leading the of technology development into innovative products managing the performance of direct reports and providing mentorship to direct reports.

Ensure software development validation and delivery are according to ISO26262 and ASPICE process guidelines.

Provides technical leadership in and management of engineering tools product licenses etc. including usage training and efficient utilization by the team.

Assure the accuracy clarity internal integrity consistency and timeliness of all technical information submitted.

Provide regular updates/reports to senior management.

Work closely with relevant functional areas to achieve overall product development success (operations/manufacturing and quality marketing and sales customer service project management global customers finance and technical support).

Work with developers to create a maintainable and extensible product architecture.

Provide interpretation guidance and strategies on technologies and methodologies affecting product approvals development and continued product compliance.

Assessing and evaluating new and existing technologies that are opportunities or threats to AAM.

Ensure software development is to all AUTOSAR standards.

Ensure reusability of many software components across multiple platforms.

Required Skills and Education

BS in Engineering (Electrical Software or Computer Science) plus 10 years or MS plus 7 years of professional experience of which 3 years of experience managing a Software team.

Proficiency with developing and or integrating AUTOSARcompliant software that adheres to secure coding principles.

Proficiency with automotive communication CAN CANFD Flex Ray and Ethernet and Cybersecurity.

Strong Understanding of Industry Software & tools such as MISRA IBM DOORS NG etc.

5 years of experience working with automotive OEMs including projects with Cybersecurity and embedded systems.

Experience with of projects at various functional safety (ISO26262 levels with defined Software development processes including Agile development methodologies and projects assessed at ASPICE levels above 2.

About AAM:

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier AAM designs engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more visit AAM.

Why Join #TeamAAM:

As a member of #TeamAAM youll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us youll have the opportunity to grow embrace challenges build your skills and bring your authentic self to work every day all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAMand the world.

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