Lead Electrical Engineer

Webasto Roof Systems Inc. is currently recruiting for a Lead Electrical Engineer located at their HQ in Auburn Hills, MI.   

If you have experience with leading automotive product & project development for electrical components , then this position might be right for you!  

Job Responsibilities:

• Translate customer requirements and specifications into overall design strategy and technology
• Create and maintain program develop timelines
• Develop robust technical solutions from concept through production
• Conduct appropriate engineering analysis and select materials 
• Mark up drawings and work with designers to develop high quality drawings
• Set direction with vendors and electrical technicians to build prototypes
• Write test reports that  include conclusions and recommendations
• Develop functional test plans
• Maintain open issues list during development; supervise running of development tests
• Prepare engineering documentation including, but not limited to: DFMEA, DVP&R, Lessons Learned and design assumptions
• Formally release all product requirements into the Webasto change management system
• Requirements entered into DOORS
• Address RTC tickets & Test Incidents

• Conduct design reviews internally and with customers

• Ensure electrical MRDs are met on time

• Establish production feasibility of designs working with vendors, engineers, and plant colleagues

• Generate and follow-up on cost reductions

• National and International travel 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering  
• 5+ years Product Engineering experience with electrical assemblies
• 3+ years experience working with OEM customers and leading projects
• Knowledge of customer specifications and competitive technical solutions
• Experience with DOORS, RTC or equivalent
• Experience developing under ASPICE or equivalent
• Experience with Functional Safety and Cyber Security
• Knowledge of electronics manufacturing methods and basic EMC design
• Knowledge of basic embedded controller design and programming
• Knowledgeable of Circuit Analysis, 8D, CAD, DOE, DFMEA, EMC design

Webasto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against  race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.