Title:Automotive Aftermarket Accessories Engineering ManagerAbout Cognizant's Mobility Practice:Cognizant Mobility is the premier automotive engineering services division of Cognizant that is focused on smart connected vehicle engineering and software delivery.Our clients include well known Automotive OEMs and Electric/Autonomous Start Up Companies that leverage our automotive engineering expertise.We are looking for talented engineers with backgrounds in Electrical and Computer Engineering for such roles as Vehicle Systems Engineering, Electrical Design and Release, High Voltage Wire Harness Design and Packaging, Embedded Software Development and Algorithm Research, AUTOSAR Model Based System Design, Validation, Hardware in the Loop Integration, Functional Safety, Vehicle Triage, SWAT and Launch Support, etc.Summary:You will be managing the team responsible for the product design and release of aftermarket and custom accessories for automotive vehicles.What you will be able to do:*Lead all D&R activities on behalf of PD Customizations team, incl systems & parts for Body (Interior & Exterior), Chassis, Electrical, and Powertrain (as applicable) applications.

　　*Manage the D&R process jointly with PMAs in terms of bringing new Accessories & Ideation to the programs, incl. concept, costs, risk & opportunities., and other engineering details (such as CAD)*Manage different aspects of tophat and platform program deliverables related to Accessories, including CRF's, workplans, program control, and build phases.*Ensure program deliverables are on track; work with cross functional teams to develop and execute recovery plans as required.*Support Accys PAT, including Marketing, PM, VE/UX, VCSE and PMT 4 teams as key attendee, to discuss Ideation, to align on accessories, and to ensure delivery at J#1 of agreed-upon accessories on SUV programs.

　　*Support Program and Accessory forums, incl Manufacturing forums and optimize holistic logistics/manufacturing footprint, initiating Qform process, etc.

　　*Develop presentations to clearly communicate Accessories to management/team, incl status of costs, identification of issues, next steps, etc.

　　*As needed, manage Global Integrator deliverables compliance, incl initiating 5D's and/or conformance plans for accessories.

　　*Recommend and/or initiate Program Content/Program Definition Letter changes, managing base content that requires "provisions" to allow accessories.

　　*Support prototype builds (TPV and DCV) as required and production builds (TT - J1), with possible support at Ford assembly plant.

　　*Potential other area(s) of responsibility include: Sourcing Process, Change Control/CNE Meeting, Timing, Cost, Prototype Planning, Tooling Kick-Off process, Complexity PAT, etc.Minimum Qualifications:*BS degree in Business or Engineering or related business experience.*Exceptional communication skills, especially with regards to presenting at a chief design forum or program action team. Excellent business acumen, especially financials, TFLE estimation, etc regarding System changes.*Ability to develop strong positive team relationships and to prioritize to ensure appropriate program/management focus, incl demonstrated ability to show initiative and use of strong analytical skills.*Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint, and in WERS and AIMS is desired.*Willingness to learn and teach; coach/transfer lessons learned to other analysts, program teams, and Core Program Management - to achieve continuous improvement in program processes.Keywords: Automotive, Aftermarket, Accessories, Design ReleaseEmployee Status : Full Time EmployeeShift : Day JobTravel : NoJob Posting : Nov 17 2023

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