Automotive Systems Engineer, Digital Transformation Lead

Katalyst-Healthcares-; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC is seeking a senior Systems Engineer to lead end-to-end automotive systems engineering across the product lifecycle using the V-Model. You will gather requirements in Polarion, drive ASPICE compliance, and develop architectures for automotive programs.

The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and leadership, with a focus on digital transformation via 3DEXPERIENCE and PLM platforms. Proficiency with CANoe/CAN/LIN and MATLAB/Python is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, systems, automotive engineering or related field.
• Experience with ASPICE and ISO 26262 is a plus.
• Strong traceability and requirements management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end systems engineering across the product lifecycle using the V-Model.
• Gather and manage customer/stakeholder requirements with Polarion and ensure traceability.
• Drive ASPICE process implementation and compliance across development activities.
• Develop system architectures and technical solutions for automotive programs.
• Lead Digital Transformation using 3DEXPERIENCE and PLM platforms.
• Design and implement digital prototypes and engineering workflow improvements.
• Apply Value Stream Mapping to identify inefficiencies and drive improvements.
• Ensure ISO 26262 and ISO/SAE 21434 compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and leadership; develop executive presentations.
• Present complex concepts and program recommendations to senior leadership.
• Define/test strategies using CANoe, CAN, LIN; support verification/validation.
• Lead workshops and design reviews; align engineering with business objectives.
• Utilize Python, MATLAB, VBA to boost efficiency and reporting.
• Support project planning, risk management, and governance; conduct VAVE studies.
• Act as technical advisor aligning solutions with customer objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Requirements analysis

Traceability management

Digital transformation facilitation

Presentation to leadership

Verbal/written communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Systems/Automotive Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical/Systems/Automotive Engineering

Tools

CANoe

CAN

LIN

Polarion

Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX)

PLM platforms

Python

MATLAB

VBA

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end systems engineering activities across the product development lifecycle following the V-Model methodology.
• Gather, analyze, and manage customer and stakeholder requirements using Polarion and ensure complete traceability.
• Drive Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) process implementation and compliance across system development activities.
• Develop and maintain system architectures, product definitions, and technical solutions for automotive programs.
• Lead Digital Transformation initiatives utilizing Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) and PLM platforms.
• Design and implement digital prototypes, process automation solutions, and engineering workflow improvements.
• Apply Value Stream Mapping (VSM) techniques to identify process inefficiencies and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and Automotive Cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434) standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, product management, manufacturing, and executive leadership.
• Develop executive-level presentations, strategic storyboards, and reports to support business and program decisions.
• Present complex technical concepts and program recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Define and execute system-level and integration-level test strategies using CANoe, CAN, and LIN tools.
• Support verification and validation activities to ensure product quality, performance, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead technical workshops, design reviews, and stakeholder meetings to align business and engineering objectives.
• Utilize Python, MATLAB, VBA, and other engineering tools to improve efficiency, reporting, and analysis capabilities.
• Support project planning, risk management, resource coordination, and program governance activities.
• Conduct benchmarking, Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE), and product optimization studies for automotive systems.
• Act as a trusted technical consultant and advisor, aligning engineering solutions with organizational and customer objectives.

Qualification:
Required:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, Systems Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.