Chief Engineer - Electrical & Electronic Integration (EEI)

Description

Overall responsibility for all Electrical and Electronic engineering on current and future product range as Lotus enters its next phase of development as part of a significant international automotive group. Critical appointment as the business introduces new products with state of the art electronic/electrical architecture.

The Position 

• Key focus on electrical distribution systems, controls modules, HMI/ADAS, intelligent lighting, infotainment/connectivity and EEI CEVT.
• Contribution to, and approval of, electrical component and vehicle specification;  ensure effective manufacturing and cost engineering assessment for electrical / electronic components.
• Ensure proper manufacturing, cost engineering assessment and appropriate design and validation through testing; implement Lotus Product Introduction plan;
• Management and leadership of EEI team to support the delivery of programmes to agreed budget and on-time.

The Candidate

• Highly accomplished electrical / electronics engineer, operating at senior level within automotive OEM;  specialist knowledge of product lifecycle design and integration of complex systems across several technical disciplines.
• Ability to interpret product requirements into electrical / electronic architecture;  prior track record of programme delivery.
• Degree educated (post graduate desirable) in technical disciplines covering electronic, electrical and software related subjects.
• Technologically ambitious with a passion for new technologies;  ability to inspire, lead, influence and persuade. Self-starter with a strong team ethos and determination to succeed.
• Resilient, able to manage adversity and deliver results to product schedule.