Job Title: Sr. Director, Powertrain Systems

Job Description

The Sr. Director, Powertrain Systems plays a pivotal role in leading the Engineering of the entire Powertrain Systems. This encompasses all phases of product development (PD) from subsystems to component design and release, ensuring we meet or exceed all program goals, constraints, and assumptions. You will also lead and be responsible for all Karma Powertrain System hardware and software design, development, full vehicle integration, and production. This includes the ICE system for range extenders such as Engines, induction, exhaust, drivelines, Fuel Systems, etc. You will lead the requirement cascading from the Vehicle level to the powertrain subsystems (eDrive, HV Battery, and IC Engine plus Generator) to components. You will also lead all Powertrain System hardware quality tools and methods from the vehicle level to the component level, including DFMEA, and DVP&R while supporting PFMEA and PVP&R’s.

Hard Skills

• Engineering
• Product Development
• Powertrain System hardware and software design
• Vehicle Integration
• Requirement Cascading
• Powertrain System hardware quality tools and methods

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Focus on objectives/deliverables
• Drive for results
• Problem-solving
• Technical sales

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in Irvine, California and some days remote.

Work Environment

The work environment primarily involves office work, shop work, or testing facilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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