Chief Engineer

Position Overview:
Reporting to the Director of Electrical Engineering, the Chief Engineer is responsible for leading fuel, DEF and brake line design and development for all of Navistar’s chassis platforms, including hardware selection, bracket design, channel design and modular part strategy.

 

The successful candidate will also be responsible for working with the broader team on integration of all media (hoses, lines, harnesses and cables) on the vehicle chassis. This role provides leadership for new product development from conceptualization through component design, qualification, and delivery. The Chief Engineer will be tasked with growing the capability of the team over time.

Responsibilities:
Lead development of routings for multiple systems for On-Road Vehicles to meet/exceed customer expectations and ensure increased profitability and market share

Make decisions in the areas of design and project risk trade-offs that impact program cost or delivery without sacrifice of quality expectations

Lead spokesperson for department internally and externally

Partner with Purchasing and Manufacturing for strategic decisions and issue resolution

Optimize cost, quality, and on-time delivery by improving the efficiency of development activities

Managing the DV/PV test plan and plan for the prototype builds

Ensure cross-functional team of design engineers understand the boundaries

Lead investigation into internal or external product quality issues for high-confidence resolution. Support robust problem-solving methodology (8D, Red-X, 5Why) to define root cause, develop issue resolution path, and systemic actions to prevent reoccurrence

Attract, hire, develop, and retain talent

Schedule and execute design reviews and project gate reviews

Coach and mentor the team

Develop and present regular reports to Senior Leadership

Resolve issues identified in analysis, test and the field

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science

At least 10 years of experience in product design/development and/or computer science experience

At least 4 years of experience managing technical professionals and technical staff in engineering and design activities

OR

Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science

At least 8 years of experience in product design/development and/or computer science experience

At least 4 years of experience managing technical professionals and technical staff in engineering and design activities

OR

PhD in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science

At least 6 years of experience in product design/development and/or computer science experience

At least 4 years of experience managing technical professionals and technical staff in engineering and design activities

Additional Requirements:
Qualified candidates, excluding current Navistar employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Navistar does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Desired Skills:
Experience working with the Unigraphics NX Routing & Harness tool

OEM experience or Tier 1 product development experience

Strong background in automotive and transportation system product development

Aptitude for learning new systems and using adjacent industries to improve Truck and Bus development

Ability to understand complex topics and break them down actionable tasks

Well-honed critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills

Demonstrated ability to set and manage priorities judiciously

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Strong communication and organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and experience interacting with business customers and colleagues

Strong written and oral communication skills, ability to present ideas effectively

Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language

Experience working with senior global engineering teams

Experience leading, developing and managing multiple projects across several locations

Ability to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Track record of improving quality and on time delivery across the engineering organization

Experience successfully launching new products on time

Proven experience in planning, organizing, and maintaining relationships with internal customer organizations

Company Overview:
Navistar, Inc. (“Navistar”) is a purpose-driven company, reimagining how to deliver what matters to create more cohesive relationships, build higher-performing teams and find solutions where others don’t.

 

Based in Lisle, Illinois, Navistar or its subsidiaries and affiliates produce International® brand commercial trucks and engines, IC Bus® brand school and commercial buses, all-makes OnCommand® Connection advanced connectivity services, and Fleetrite®, ReNEWeD® and Diamond Advantage® brand aftermarket parts.

 

With a history of innovation dating back to 1831, Navistar has more than 14,500 employees worldwide and is part of TRATON SE, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. Additional information is available at .

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