Engineering Director
Core
Leading multiple engineering teams to develop and deliver automotive products, systems, and technologies from concept through production launch. (via careerplan.io/jobs/J000705137-engineering-director-at-aptiv)
Role type
Senior IC Engineering Director (Automotive)
Builds
Next-generation automotive products, systems, and technologies for car manufacturers
Domain
Automotive industry, software-defined vehicles, electrified and intelligently connected architectures
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Strategic thinking, organizational leadership, financial management, automotive product development lifecycle management, compliance with automotive standards (ASPICE, ISO 26262, IATF 16949), cross-functional collaboration, talent development, risk management
Preferred skills
MBA, Master's degree in Engineering
Technologies
Automotive product development processes, systems engineering, hardware engineering, software engineering, vehicle engineering, project management methodologies, product lifecycle management
Responsibilities
Define and execute engineering strategy aligned with business goals; lead and develop managers and engineering teams across multiple disciplines; oversee the complete product development lifecycle; ensure compliance with automotive standards and customer requirements; manage engineering budgets, resource allocation, and workforce planning; partner with Program Management, Manufacturing, and customers to achieve program objectives.
Seniority
Director, strategic & operational leadership