Global ADAS Applications Engineering Lead

ZF Group; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Paid Vacation

Personal Time

401k Plan

Health Care Benefits

Paid Holidays

Employee Groups & community outreach

Job summary

ZF Group is seeking an Engineering Manager for ADAS Applications in Farmington Hills, MI. You will lead ADAS program execution, manage a global engineering team, and act as the technical interface among customers, internal groups, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Ideal candidates bring 12+ years in electrical/electronic engineering and 5+ years delivering ADAS technologies, with strong leadership and automotive process knowledge. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 12+ years of experience in electrical/electronic engineering, product development, or automotive systems engineering.
• 5+ years of experience developing ADAS technologies (cameras, radar, lidar, ECUs) and leading engineering projects.
• Demonstrated success leading global, cross-functional teams within a complex product development environment.
• Strong knowledge of automotive development processes, product lifecycle management, and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of ADAS application programs ensuring delivery against performance, quality, timing, and budget.
• Manage and develop a global engineering team supporting software releases, calibrations, and lifecycle activities.
• Serve as the technical interface between customer teams, internal groups, and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement by optimizing processes and automation to reduce rework.
• Provide escalation leadership for critical program risks and technical issues.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Cross-functional teams

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Time management

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Job description

ZF Group is seeking an Engineering Manager for ADAS Applications in Farmington Hills, MI. You will lead ADAS program execution, manage a global engineering team, and act as the technical interface among customers, internal groups, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Ideal candidates bring 12+ years in electrical/electronic engineering and 5+ years delivering ADAS technologies, with strong leadership and automotive process knowledge. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.