Accelerate your career with a fast-growing global engineering group. At SEGULA Technologies, you'll work on exciting projects and help shape the future in a company where innovation goes hand in hand with engineering.
3D printing, augmented reality, autonomous vehicles, the factory of the future... these are the daily rhythms of our 10,000 ingenious employees, so why not yours?
Whether next door or on the other side of the world, at SEGULA Technologies you'll find the opportunity that will give new meaning to your career!
Job Description
The Vehicle Performance Engineer (VPE) will assume responsibility for the development of the voice of the customer, setting technical objectives, and conducting development/validation testing for an assigned vehicle project. Leading a functional area (Body, Interior, or Electrical), the VPE will oversee the development and execution within that functional domain on a specific vehicle project. Establishing Vehicle Functional Objectives and Validation Plans (DVP&R), the VPE will play a key role in supporting new feature integration and participating in tech clubs to ensure consistent execution across various vehicle lines. Additionally, the VPE will take the lead in the issue resolution process, assembling cross-functional engineering teams to identify root causes and establish corrective action plans. The role will also involve leading or supporting ride and drive events, overnight evaluations, validation trips, and pilot build activities.
Daily responsibilities for this role encompass, but are not limited to, the following:
Interacting with cross-functional teams to communicate performance status and discuss issue resolution
Engaging in "Hands-On" vehicle activities such as testing, inspection, and interrogation
Benchmarking internal fleet or competitive sets
Collaborating with shops to manage vehicle updates
Tracking vehicle performance progress using internal scorecard documents and systems
Presenting updates to senior leadership at weekly escalation meetings
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
1-2 years of relevant automotive product development experience.
Experience working with automotive components/systems/vehicles
Strong proficiency in Microsoft computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc).
Strong communication skills with all levels, with the ability to simplify technical issues into meaningful conclusions and recommendations.
Ability to work in a team, build good working relationships, and gain consensus
Self-motivated, able to multi-task, and prioritize workload
Valid driver’s license
Additional Information
This position is based in Auburn Hills, MI.
SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is a company committed to diversity, and we recognize and recruit all kinds of talent.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Consulting
Industries
Automotive
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