Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional technical teams (design, HW & SW development, integration, validation, test, qualification, etc) to plan and deliver the NPI program
• Update and inform the senior leadership team on progress and upcoming plans
• Program milestones: Work with core team members to define key program timing & deliverables
• Key deliverables: Align on requirements for each team at each milestone and define the benchmark for completion
• Establish the schedule: Build a realistic and achievable timing plan with input from core program team members
• Review progress: Create regular status checks at key milestones to ensure the program remains on track
• Track progress: Create and maintain a clear dashboard showing program and budget status
• Resolve or escalate issues: Collaborate with teams to find solutions or mitigations
• Escalate for management support: Ensure appropriate resources are in place across the cross-functional team to execute program deliverables

Do not apply if you have no prior 8yrs automotive experience dealing with AEC-Q. ASPICE, APQP, PPAP & ISO26262. This role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management. Please read the Responsibilities & Qualification carefully before you apply. Axonne does not support H1B sponsorship for this role.

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• PMP or equivalent certification
• Proficient in tools required to manage complex projects (i.e. MS Project, AGILE, JAMA, Polarium, JIRA, Confluence)
• Familiarity with automotive industry standards and semiconductor industry standards – such as IATF, VDA, TiSAX, AEC, ZVEI, ISO26262, etc.
• Understanding of business processes (i.e. APQP) and manufacturing processes (i.e. PPAP) designed to meet the high expectations of automotive customers
• Excellent communicator, negotiator, and team builder
• Good analytics experience, using data-driven decision processes with the ability to simplify data to diverse audiences
• Outstanding planning, resource, and stakeholder management
• Passion for quality design and innovation
• 8+ years of experience working with a global team in engineering or program management in the automotive or equivalent industry with full New Product Introduction cycles from concept to production, and safe launch