Assignment Description

Our client in the automotive industry is currently seeking a Software Engineer.

The Function & Control team is responsible for the development of seat functions. The HW Safety team is one of the four teams within Function & Control and is part of the Vehicle Tophat unit within our client’s R&D division.

The team’s purpose is to create the next generation of seat functions as well as improve the current solutions. They also handle quality issues, running changes, and model year updates for the seat function ECUs, including both supplier software and in-house software management. The team is on an exciting and challenging journey toward electrification and digitalization, driven by a passion for people, sustainability, and the desire to create a superior driving experience.

The team has complete ownership of its components, from concept to industrialization. They consist of four diverse teams working closely across the entire product development chain. The environment is warm and friendly, with team members supporting each other. The role is varied and will enhance your knowledge of seat functions and your skills in design, project planning, sourcing, verification, and analysis.

Main Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with your team, design engineers, interfacing teams, suppliers, purchasing, manufacturing engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure that seat functions meet customer expectations.
• Lead the cross-functional team in the development of seat products for future cars, ensuring they meet time, technical, and cost requirements.
• Engage in strategic development plans, design templates, benchmarking, innovation, and advanced engineering.
• Be responsible for component time, technical aspects, and cost optimization.
• Continuously optimize and improve to balance cost, weight, performance, and quality.
• Manage supplier contacts.
• Determine and maintain the technical design within the given architectural guidelines.
• Secure data in all relevant systems (e.g., Pecca Procost, KDP).
• Ensure that work is delivered according to specified timing, acceptance criteria, and definitions.

Required Qualifications:

• Full knowledge and ability to work independently in the client’s Product Development Processes, Systems, and Tools (e.g., KDP, Pecca Procost, VPC, TcE).
• Experience as a Task Leader (GDL/KU) within the client’s organization or the automotive industry.
• Experience working with suppliers and in an international environment.
• Project management skills.
• Self-organizing.
• Technical university degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Excellent English skills (written and spoken).

Meritorious:

• Documented experience in hardware/software development.

Desired Attributes:

• Flexibility.
• Strong communication skills.
• Courageous team player.
• Good at networking.