Head of Thermal Management System Design

1 month ago

Gaydon, United Kingdom Aston Martin Full time

Job Purpose:

A self-starter and recognised expert in field, you’ll set the standard, inspire and drive your team to deliver class leading technical solutions for complex thermal management systems.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Setting high standards, you’ll lead your team to deliver thermal management solutions to Aston Martin’s ambitious product strategyYou’ll lead and develop a technology roadmap for ultimate performance ICE, Hybrid and BEV platforms - we see a real opportunity for thermal management systems to provide a differentiator in class, enhancing and enabling the full performance to be extracted from our ultimate performance powertrainsLook ahead to the continually changing legislation landscape and make your technology roadmap robust enough to navigate through itWith expert level know-how you’ll drive a system-based approach, ensuring system interactions are understood and cascaded into robust component specificationsDelivery of programmes on time is key to our success, and with real attention to detail you’ll make strong technical decisions to keep the team on trackRecognise the power in the team, delegate with real trust, foster cross functional collaboration with openness and honestyYou’ll drive data evidenced technical decision making - probing and challenging - encouraging Design, Simulation and Test teams to understand, evolve and develop world class processesInspire quality in your team’s culture, with strong DFMEA and Design Reviews celebrated as symbols of a right first time approachYou’ll strive to eliminate late stage fire-fighting, but when the need arises, you’ll have the calm determination, ability and leadership to guide your team to solve complex problems in a high pressure environmentWith a keen eye for detail, you’ll be responsible for approval of engineering releases, checking drawing detail, BOM actions and production readinessUltimately you are accountable for a rigorous Final Engineering Sign-off, and together with your team you’ll robustly align all deliverables to accomplish this on timeDeveloping strategic relationships with external technical partners, and suppliers, you’ll create a network of trusted resource to fulfil your technology road mapUsing your extensive experience of delivering thermal management systems, you’ll support Aston Martin’s business planning, providing accurate forecasts for Engineering, Tooling and HeadcountYou’ll define project teams capable to deliver platform specific thermal management systems using a combination of internal expertise, supplemented with external support to effectively manage workloadAs an experienced people manager, you’ll enjoy guiding, coaching, and developing individuals on an informal daily basis as well as in a structured Performance and Development process

Qualification & Experience:

Extensive experience in technical leadership roles of thermal management systems, including electrified powertrainsProven delivery of thermal management systems from concept to production within an OEM or tier 1 environmentManagement of engineering design teamsProven track record in coaching and development of team membersWorking across functional teamsDeep understanding of high and low volume manufacturing processes eg casting, injection moulding, machining, fabrication, forming, elastomer extrusionProblem solving using structured industry standard processesManaging and developing external engineering resourceFollowing and supporting a production launchBOM managementDriving optimisation through CAEClose collaboration with test teams, understanding instrumentation and data analysisFormal releasing procedures and design change managementTeamcentre PLM or similarIndustry standard vehicle validation proceduresDeveloping design standardsLessons learned and continuous improvement processesEngineering DegreeIndustry related courses – Project Management, Leadership, FMEA

Behaviours:

A confident communicator that can inspire immediate credibility amongst seniors and team members alikeAble to inspire and motivate an engineering groupExpert level understanding of thermal management systems from an engineering fundamental basisCreative thinking and problem-solvingUnderstand the link between the technical specification and the component costIndependent, proactive, able to identify the priority action from the noise and drive it to completionOpen and honest communicationHave the strength and determination to deliver on commitmentsFlexibility to adapt to changing needsNaturally assumes ownershipAccountable for the team’s deliverables and responsible to delegate tasks appropriately

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