Chief Platform Engineer

Navistar; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Platform Engineer to drive innovation in vehicle design and systems. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure engineering designs meet cost, quality, and delivery targets. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in product design and development, with a strong focus on leading new technologies. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to enhancing customer satisfaction and vehicle performance. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to transformative projects in the automotive sector, where your expertise will play a crucial role in shaping the future of transportation.

Benefits

Health benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Employee discount program

EAP

Legal insurance

Qualifications

• 15+ years in product design/development or computer science experience.
• 6+ years leading new technologies or specialized technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead Powertrain Integration activities for new engine models.
• Ensure engineering meets cost, quality, and delivery goals.
• Collaborate with teams to develop vehicle-level solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project Management

Structured Problem Solving

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science

Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science

PhD in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science

Tools

APQP process knowledge

Configuration management

Change management

Job description

Position Overview

As Navistar continues to innovate and update our product line driven by trends such as electrification, autonomy, and connectivity, we are looking for a bright, talented, and experienced Chief Platform Engineer that enjoys working with cross-functional teams and is passionate about implementing new designs and systems in Navistar vehicles to continue to improve customer satisfaction and vehicle performance.
We are looking for a Chief Platform Engineer with the commitment and drive to be part of our success story and help take our company to the next level.

The Chief Platform Engineer works within the cross-functional program team to ensure engineering designs deliver the cost and quality targets of the program.

Schedule- Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and Leading Powertrain Integration activities for the 2027 EPA Next Gen_X15 Engine, Next Gen _X10 Engine in our LT/HX and HV application respectively
• Coordinate engineering effort through the various phases of assigned program(s)
• Plan engineering development activities to meet the program needs
• Develop and maintain engineering development budget
• Act as key engineering representative assigned to program team
• Ensure engineering activity meets program Cost, Quality and Delivery goals
• Report status of design activities and issues to engineering leadership
• Ensure product is fully validated and meets performance objectives
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop vehicle-level solutions

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science
• At least 15 years of experience in product design/development or new technologies and/or computer science experience
• At least 6 years of experience leading new technologies or specialized technologies

OR

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science
• At least 12 years of experience in product design/development or new technologies and/or computer science experience
• At least 6 years of experience leading new technologies or specialized technologies

OR

• PhD in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science
• At least 9 years of experience in product design/development or new technologies or specialized technologies and/or computer science experience
• At least 6 years of experience leading new technologies or specialized technologies

Additional Requirements

• Qualified candidates, excluding current Navistar employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Navistar does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)
• Demonstrated leadership experience working in cross functional teams
• Demonstrated success working in Navistar/Automotive product development process
• Working knowledge of APQP process
• Configuration management and change management experience

Desired Skills

• Project Management – PMP certification
• Structured Problem Solving Processes
• Six Sigma Process facilitation

Benefits and Compensation

We provide a competitive total rewards package which ensures job satisfaction both on and off the job. We offer market-based compensation, health benefits, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, EAP, legal insurance, an employee discount program, and more.

For this position, the expected salary range will be commensurate with the candidate’s applicable skills, knowledge and experience.

You can learn more about our comprehensive benefits package at https://careers.international.com/#benefits.

Company Overview

ABOUT TRATON With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL
From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International trucks and engines and IC Bus school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit www.International.com.

*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

EEO Statement

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