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Changan UK R&D Centre - based in Nottingham is currently recruiting for an Chief Engineer - Control Systems and Software. This is an exciting career opportunity within a growing, large international car manufacturer.

Core Requirements

• Degree qualified or similar qualification 

• Strongnumeracy and literacy 

• A minimum of fifteen years experience is essential and preferably some of this will be in automotive

• Good logical reasoning

• Capable of leading the Electronic Control Systems and Software Design aspects of multiple Powertrain projects

• Demonstrates depth of knowledge in Electronic Control Systems including Model Driven approaches to analysis and design.

• Experience of developing complex Software Intensive Systems of Systems. Ideally will have operated as technical lead or systems architect on such projects.

• Experience of applying SysML would be a distinct advantage

• Will already be chartered or working towards chartered status

• Able to inspire team to strive for improvements and high customer service

• Evidence of achieving results through effective leadership of team

• Able to translate business plan into individual objectives for staff

• Capable of managing multiple teams of engineers and leads the delivery of the performance objectives of their group

Main Activities/tasks:

• Technical leader and manager for the Systems and Software Design of electronic control systems across all CAUK projects.

• Lead all aspects of Electronic Control Systems and Software Design, including:

  • System Requirements engineeringPowertrain control systems architecture

  • Adoption of world leading techniques for design of complex Electronic Control Systems and Software Intensive Systems of Systems

  • Supplier management for Electronic Control Systems Design across all CAUK projects

  • Key member of team (along with PCE Chief and other functional leads in PCE department) in development of company Powertrain Control strategy

  • Management and training of CAUK Electronic Control Systems Design team.

  • Management and training of CAHQ exchange staff as required. 

Other Features of job

•  Role basedd in UK with core CAUK team.
• Occasional travel to other CA site and suppliers is a requirement
• Candidates applying for the role must be eligible to work within the UK