Mechatronic Systems Supervisor

Jobtailor

Dearborn (MI, MO)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 210,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Dearborn, MI seeks an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to lead a Core Systems Engineers team, owning logical requirements for advanced mechatronic vehicle features. You will drive stakeholder elicitation, system analysis, and DFMEA cross-validation to ensure sign-off quality across programs.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate prototype tests, and ensure ISO 26262/ASPICE compliance while interfacing with management, suppliers, and customers to align risks and milestones.

Qualifications

10+ years in systems engineering or mechatronic systems engineering within automotive or related industry.
2+ years leading, supervising, or mentoring engineers, in a formal or technical lead role.
Experience generating and owning logical/system requirements.
Familiarity with DFMEA and cross-validation of functional safety findings.
Experience with Jama and systems modeling tools (SysML/Cameo).

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of Core Systems Engineers.
Define, develop, validate, and sign off logical requirements for new mechatronic vehicle features.
Oversee feature development from elicitation through concept of operations to sign-off.
Maintain primary stakeholder involvement during hardware/software cascade and simulation activities.
Lead DFMEA cross-validation checkpoints for functional safety.
Own system/subsystem sign-off decisions.
Oversee prototype development and test plans.
Review test results and feed findings into requirements or design.
Plan resources, staffing, and workload across programs.
Mentor and develop team members and coaches.
Liaise with program management, customer experience, vehicle architecture, Mechatronics, quality, and suppliers.
Represent the team at gateway reviews and sign-off boards.
Communicate requirements status, risk, and mitigation plans.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Problem solving

Team mentorship

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Automotive Engineering

Tools

Jama

SysML/Cameo

DSPACE

CANoe/CANalyzer

LabVIEW

Job description

Lead and develop a team of Core Systems Engineers
Define, develop, validate, and sign off logical requirements for new and modified mechatronic vehicle features
Oversee feature development from stakeholder and use-case elicitation through Concept of Operations, system definition, system analysis, DFMEA development, and logical requirements handoff
Maintain primary stakeholder involvement during hardware/software cascade and simulation activities
Lead functional safety-to-DFMEA cross-validation checkpoints
Own system/subsystem sign-off decisions
Lead physical system realization through mockups, fixtures, and 3D-printed or rapid prototypes
Oversee development and execution of prototype test plans
Review test results and root-cause analyses and feed findings into requirements or design
Plan resources, staffing, team capacity, and workload distribution across programs
Conduct performance management, coaching, mentoring, and career development
Act as primary liaison with program management, customer experience, vehicle architecture, Mechatronics, quality, and suppliers
Represent the team at program gateway reviews, sign-off boards, and DFMEA workshops
Communicate requirements status, sign-off status, technical risks, and mitigation plans
Track and resolve open issues, non-conformances, engineering waivers, and cross-functional conflicts
Ensure compliance with ISO 26262, IATF 16949, ASPICE, SAE, and related standards
Champion continuous improvement of feature definition, sign-off, and prototyping processes

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Automotive Engineering (or related field)
10+ years of experience in systems engineering, requirements development, or mechatronic systems engineering within automotive or a related industry, including experience generating and owning logical/system requirements
2+ years of experience leading, supervising, or mentoring engineers, either in a formal management role or as a technical lead
Strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle: stakeholder/use-case elicitation, Concept of Operations, system definition, system analysis, and requirements validation
Experience with DFMEA and cross-validation of functional safety findings against design failure modes
Familiarity with requirements management tools such as Jama
Systems/requirements traceability practices
Agile/JIRA-based program tracking
Working knowledge of control system modeling using MATLAB/Simulink
Knowledge of hardware/software cascade concepts
Experience overseeing physical prototype development, including mockups, fixtures, and 3D printing/rapid prototyping
Experience with test plan development and execution
People-leadership skills including coaching, performance management, workload planning, and conflict resolution
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
English proficiency
Ability to present requirements, risk, and sign-off recommendations to senior program leadership and review boards
Preferred: Experience with ISO 26262 and ASPICE processes
Preferred: Experience with SysML/Cameo or other formal systems modeling tools
Preferred: Knowledge of CAN, LIN, Ethernet, and FlexRay
Preferred: Familiarity with statistical tolerance analysis, DFMEA/PFMEA, and reliability/durability testing methods
Preferred: Prior feature ownership, release engineering, or sign-off authority experience within an OEM or Tier 1 mechatronics environment
Preferred: Experience with HIL/SIL test environments and dSPACE, CANoe/CANalyzer, or LabVIEW

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering, requirements development, and mechatronic systems within the automotive industry, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, prototype development, and compliance with industry standards such as ISO 26262 and ASPICE.

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