Chief Engineer Software Platform & Test in Lohmar bei GKN Automotive
Chief Engineer Software Platform & Test (m/f/d) in Lohmar bei GKN Automotive
Managing of Software Platform & Test department globally to ensure Software Requirements, - architecture and-Qualification for the life of the project, in line with the GKN ASPICE® compliant process for eDrive and AWD systems. Ensure software release and reporting. Enable the development team members to understand and implement the customer and project requirements, drive re-use and requirements-based/architectural-driven development.
- Lead the global SW Platform & Test Team (SW Requirements Engineering, SW Architectural Design and SW Qualification Test)
- Plan and manage the global resources required for the SW Platform Development, Test management and Test execution
- Develop SW Platform & Test capabilities globally and align WOWs (competencies, methods, tools, …)
- Being responsible for SW re-use and requirements-based/architectural-driven development
- Support the Software Project Manager with planning, tracking, reporting and risk management for the SW Platform & Test Domain; also for SW Suppliers
- Drive automated tests and virtualization of the device under test
- Automate, execute, analyze, and report results of SW Qualification testing
- Ensure cost efficiency (ED&T) by reuse, automation, BCC engineering
- Being responsible for ASPICE SW Eng. processes SWE.1,2 and SWE.6
Support new business acquisition by req. analysis and cost/effort estimations
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent
- At least 5 years experience in embedded Software development in a leadership role
Experience with Functional Safety and Cyber Security
Essential Competencies
- Financial Acumen
- Managing People
- Presentation Skills
- Collaboration
- Team Building capability
- Conflict Management
- Decision Making
- Excellent communication
- Good negotiation skills
- Inter-Cultural awareness
- Time Management
We offer
- Flexible working hours and a flextime model so that family and career can be coordinated individually
- Home office option
- An attractive remuneration package
- Comprehensive, professional training in the new area of responsibility
- Challenging, exciting and varied activities in a congenial environment
- Corporate benefits - we are pleased to be able to offer you a wide range of discounts with top providers
- Extensive opportunities for further training
- Free parking
- Company medical care