Position: Expert / Manager (Attribute Integration & Validation Lead) (TT100ST RM 4194)
Domain : Advanced Engineering (ADV)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced
Attribute Integration & Validation Lead to drive vehicle-level performance, validation strategy, and cross-functional integration for advanced automotive programs. This role is critical to ensuring alignment between competing vehicle attributes and delivering validated, gate-ready vehicle performance
Key Responsibilities
- Attribute Strategy & Integration (Trade-off Management)
- Lead vehicle attribute trade-off decisions, balancing mass, cost, aerodynamics, NVH, and performance targets
- Drive cross-functional integration across Body, Chassis, Powertrain, Software, and ADAS domains
- Facilitate conflict resolution loops and provide data-driven decisions when targets are misaligned
- Ensure subsystem performance integrates into vehicle-level objectives
- Validation Planning & Execution
- Own and optimize DVP (Design Verification Plan) and testing strategies (physical & virtual)
- Manage resource allocation (in-house facilities vs external suppliers)
- Conduct pre-test readiness reviews (vehicle build, software maturity, logistics)
- Monitor test execution proactively and implement recovery plans for delays or bottlenecks
- Performance Assessment & Reporting
- Consolidate and analyze attribute performance status (Safety, Dynamics, Thermal, ADAS, etc.)
- Lead validation governance meetings and confirm gate readiness
- Prepare executive-level reports and dashboards highlighting performance vs targets and risks
- Ensure deviations are assessed in terms of overall customer vehicle experience
- Stakeholder & Team Leadership
- Lead cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Product Strategy)
- Drive alignment and decision-making at program and leadership level
- Mentor and develop validation/testing teams for high-quality delivery
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's/Master's in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering
- 10+ years of experience in automotive program management or supplier ecosystem
- Proven track record in vehicle integration, validation, and program delivery
Technical & Functional Skills
- Strong expertise in:
- Project Management & Program Delivery
- Vehicle Systems Understanding (multi-domain)
- Automotive Testing & DVP Strategy
- Quality methodologies (8D, Six Sigma, Problem Solving)
- Experience in:
- Managing cross-functional engineering teams
- Handling time-critical program environments
- Leading technical decision-making forums
Behavioral Competencies
- Strong leadership & stakeholder management capability
- Excellent communication & synthesis skills for executive reporting
- High ownership, decision-making ability, and pressure handling
- Ability to translate complexity into actionable insights
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- 100% issue tracking quality in JIRA with structured test procedures and defined customer scenarios
- Timely issue logging, tracking, and risk assessment aligned to customer use cases
- 100% issue closure before program gate milestones
- Full alignment and approval of VTS & DVP before TA Gate
- 100% execution of DVP test items as per plan
- All issues documented per standardized JIRA processes, including root cause & resolution
- Continuous improvement of team capability and delivery efficiency
Expected Deliverables
- Integrated vehicle attribute performance status reports
- Approved and executed DVP & validation plans
- Executive-ready program dashboards & gate review reports
- High-quality, traceable issue management in JIRA
- Cross-functional alignment ensuring on-time gate readiness
Summary Value Proposition
This role is pivotal in ensuring
vehicle-level excellence, enabling informed trade-offs, managing validation complexity, and delivering
high-quality, customer-focused automotive programs under aggressive timelines.
