Forseven, a revolutionary company, is looking to transform the EV industry through cutting-edge technology and innovative engineering practices, are seeking a Engineering Manager - Power Electronics & HV Distribution to join our highly skilled and dynamic Vehicle Electrification Team. This role will be reporting into the Engineering Manager – Powertrain Delivery.
The role will operate in a hybrid capacity out of our offices in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire where the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most visionary minds in the automotive field.
This role will be focused on the creation, management and development of a high performing engineering team, delivering vehicle programmes within a matrix organisation. The engineering team will include Project Engineers, Technical Specialists and Design Engineers that together will deliver Power electronics & HV distribution systems into high volume automotive production programmes, alongside R&D and development projects.
What you will do:
* Take ownership of the technical capability of the Power electronics & HV distribution function. Empowered to develop this capability and recruit in line with headcount plans and financial budgets.
* Management of external Engineering Service Providers and contract staff including alignment of resource requirements and signoff of time bookings and work packages.
* Responsible for ensuring tools and processes are suitable and best fit for the engineering function, whilst ensuring consistency across the full engineering department.
* Technical specialist in Power electronics & HV distribution, including OBC, PDU, DCDC, Charging inlet and HV harness expertise. Able to support team members, manage escalations and make technical decisions in order to support the group and report to seniors.
* Working alongside delivery managers to allocate engineers to different programmes (vehicle and R&D) in order to deliver on the company goals.
* Champion the DFMEA process to ensure that the proposed approach provides suitable coverage for the technologies and risks associated with the programme. Advocate the fault management system to ensure that an appropriate approach is taken to resolving any outstanding faults.
Who you are:
* Significant experience of Electric Powertrains (Battery to Driveshaft) within an automotive engineering environment, degree qualified in a related engineering discipline.
* Proven track record of building, maintaining and motivating high performing engineering teams.
* Finance experience with respect to managing CAPEX, recruitment and operational costs within an engineering organisation.
* Demonstrable understanding of electric powertrain architectures and underlying principles and technologies including thermal management, HV harnessing, electrical safety systems, serviceability and control strategies.
* Experience of system/component delivery within an APQP, six sigma or similar framework (FMEA, DVP, quality planning, PPAP etc) and full product lifecycle activities.
* A comprehensive understanding of the V-Cycle and its application in an automotive environment.
About us and our culture…
At Forseven, we are more than just a team of professionals; we are dynamic innovators, visionary collaborators and trailblazers who believe in making a difference. Our passion lies in revolutionising the electric vehicle industry through our cutting-edge advancements and sustainable solutions that aim to transform the way transportation is perceived.
Currently operating under stealth mode, our focus is entirely directed towards achieving excellence as pioneers in creating sustainable mobility solutions which will help shape the future of transportation. We're looking for enlightened individuals who possess an unwavering passion, relentless drive, and insatiable curiosity to question conventional norms and push beyond perceived limitations.