Director of Engineering

Company: Proterra Inc
Location: Greer
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

• Responsible for leading a group of 6 to 10 Systems Manager and Engineers
• Lead the development of system level requirements
• Oversee the Controls and Releasing activities to develop functions and features successfully
• Directing team to determine the gap between current state and prioritization of activities
• Determine where DFMEAs will be needed and develop them in the design
• Lead team to create Systems Level DVP&Rs and coordinate test and performance validation activities
• Support communication and interpretation of sub-system requirements to internal and external sources.
• Ensure timely completion of all system development necessary to meet program objectives and milestones
• Meet system corporate objectives for cost, quality, and efficiency
• Ensure engineering processes are consistently and effectively utilized
• Utilize problem-solving process for resolving test, build and field incidents to provide timely closure to issues affecting quality, reliability and durability (QRD)
• Ensure product and all design changes are properly validated and comply with federal compliance, regulatory, and testing requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.About Our Group:
  • The Engineering Team strives to ensure that our values, culture and engagement always allow us to do great things for our company.
  • We strive to provide the highest-level of service and support to our clients each and every day.
  • We treat each other with respect and always try to have a little fun every day!
  • You will report to the Chief Technology Officer and collaborate with team members.About You:
    • Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization.
    • Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion.
    • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity.
    • Detail-oriented, resourceful and diligent.
    • Strong time management and organizational skills.
    • Sound judgment and team problem-solving skills.Your Experience Includes:
      • BS in Mechanical/Electrical/Computer Engineering, MS preferred
      • 8-10 years of systems/controls/releasing engineering experience within the transportation industry with chassis design and/or dynamic vehicle performance experience
      • Experience in Electric Vehicles
      • Experience in requirements management, DVP creation
      • Experience in a MATLAB Simulink environment a plus
      • J1939 or vehicle level CAN experience a plus
      • Basic understanding of functional safety
      • Experience in Drive-by-Wire system design and analysisTravel: 0-10%
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