Principal Automotive Audio & Infotainment Systems Engineer

Visteon Corporation; Michigan; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Visteon Corporation is seeking a Principal Product Development Engineer to drive automotive audio and infotainment systems from concept through launch, translating customer requirements into manufacturable solutions. You will lead cross‑functional teams and manage supplier relationships to ensure on‑time, quality delivery.

You will guide system integration, validation, and launch readiness, leveraging Jira for traceability and collaborating with OEMs to resolve issues and changes.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in product/systems engineering, 3–5+ years in automotive audio/infotainment.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams across hardware, software, validation, cybersecurity and manufacturing.
• Proven track record of taking an automotive audio product from concept through SOP.
• Experience managing suppliers, technical reviews, and issue resolution.
• Strong understanding of EMC, vehicle networks and automated test tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of clear technical presentations.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer and manufacturing requirements into detailed product specifications.
• Develop system requirements using Jira with full traceability from customer to production.
• Lead cross-functional technical discussions across Hardware, Software, Systems Engineering, Validation, Cybersecurity and Manufacturing.
• Support product development from concept to SOP and launch preparation.
• Collaborate with OEMs and internal stakeholders to clarify requirements and manage changes.
• Analyze test results and drive corrective actions with development and supplier teams.
• Oversee system integration activities involving audio, infotainment, and vehicle networking.
• Ensure EMC and environmental design validation meets customer expectations.
• Interface with suppliers for reviews, issue resolution, and component integration.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and quality during prototypes, launches, and escalations.
• Drive continuous improvement of requirements management, validation methods, and product quality.
• Participate in customer reviews, design reviews, and launch readiness assessments.

Skills

Extensive systems engineering

Cross-functional leadership

Automotive audio/infotainment

Requirements management

Supplier management

EMC/vehicle networks

Test/validation tooling

Communication/presentation

Education

Electrical & Computer Engineering degree

Job description

Visteon Corporation is seeking a Principal Product Development Engineer to drive automotive audio and infotainment systems from concept through launch, translating customer requirements into manufacturable solutions. You will lead cross‑functional teams and manage supplier relationships to ensure on‑time, quality delivery.

You will guide system integration, validation, and launch readiness, leveraging Jira for traceability and collaborating with OEMs to resolve issues and changes.