Senior Manager, Access & Anti-Theft Modules & Systems

Job Objective

Leading the team in charge of vehicle Access & Anti-Theft Modules & Systems development and localization for the Chinese market, including module & system development of vehicle access (doors and flaps), drive authorization, digital key and anti-theft systems, as well as Care & Staging Systems and the localization, system adaptation and release of safety-related ECUs, including Child Presence Detection, Airbag Control Unit and PRE-SAFE systems. Team scope includes supplier monitoring, part and system localization and troubleshooting, and local component & system development from concept to part and system release with handover to series production.

Development activities in China will be performed according to the aligned workshare with the relevant RD counterparts globally.

Task Description

• Management (standard item for position with leading role):

The management, motivation and development of staff using HR tools, founded on our mission statement & corporate values, and provision of purposeful internal communications in order to achieve the agreed objectives.
Ensuring that the necessary training appropriate to the needs of individual employees and the tasks assigned to them is provided.
Informing subordinated employees about the relevant provisions and instructing them to comply with the provisions. Ensuring that they are implemented properly.

• Plan, agree and manage the budget and headcount in accordance with key performance indicators.

Monitor compliance with budget targets, aligned with the line manager, and develop an awareness of costs among staff.

• Drive local Access (doors and flaps) & Anti-Theft module and system development activities, Care & Staging Systems and safety-related ECU localization, system adaptation and release at RD China, including Child Presence Detection, Airbag Control Unit, PRE-SAFE etc., in alignment with relevant RD counterparts and partner functions. Communicate and report development results in the relevant committees.

• Monitor, select and manage local suppliers for Access (doors and flaps) & Anti-Theft Modules & Systems, Care & Staging Systems and safety-related ECUs. Evaluate supplier development results through component, system and vehicle-level validation at suppliers and internally, including the validation required for localization, system adaptation and release.

• Manage technical changes from the global RD organization for local and imported systems/components and ensure the handover to BBAC according to the aligned process.

• Provide technical support for Access (doors and flaps) & Anti-Theft Modules & Systems, Care & Staging Systems and safety-related ECUs & systems during pilot runs, try-outs and series production at the vehicle production plant.

• Work with cross-functional partners such as product planning, vehicle integration, E/E architecture, cybersecurity, quality, procurement, production and logistics; establish milestones and coordinate activities according to project schedules.

Education

Master’s degree or above in electrical engineering, automotive engineering, computer engineering or a related technical discipline.

Experience

• Working experience in automotive R&D related to system/component requirements, development, integration, validation and release, preferably for Access (doors and flaps) & Anti-Theft Modules & Systems, body electronics or related vehicle functions. Knowledge of development of vehicle access (doors & flaps), anti-theft and security systems and relevant mechanical & E/E components, software and systems and the associated supplier landscape.

• Fluent written and spoken English is mandatory; fluent written and spoken Chinese and/or German is an advantage.

• Strong communication skills across hierarchy levels, functions and cultural backgrounds.

• Project management skills to lead cross-functional teams and suppliers in complex vehicle development programs.

• Intercultural experience.

Specific knowledge

• Vehicle access (doors & flaps) component & system development, drive authorization, key technologies and mobile-device integration; anti-theft and immobilization concepts; E/E architecture, system development and release processes.