Automotive Product Optimization Engineer

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At HTC Global Services our consultants have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Paid-Time-Off, Paid Holidays, 401K matching, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability Insurance, and a variety of other perks.

Job Description

This position is responsible for identifying, evaluating and supporting the development of cost reduction and optimization actions for current model vehicles. This role will co-lead the identification and prioritization of actions along with Marketing and Design teams. Responsibilities span all systems with the potential to grow into future model vehicles. Daily tasks include developing a list of actions to achieve the vehicle level tasks and gaining cross functional agreement to proceed.

Skills Required

• Product Development - Knowledge of Automotive development processes
• Data Analysis - Ability to review data and draw conclusions
• Microsoft Excel - Ability to work in excel required
• Budgets/Timing - Ability to under timing plans and basic ability to understand and, eventually create, basic business cases
• Business Analysis - basic ability to understand and, eventually create, basic business cases
• Product Management - General knowledge of timing plans, understanding of deliverables / timing
• Communications - PowerPoint, agendas, meeting minutes, presentation, clear communication.
  
  

Experience Required:

• Passion for optimization, problem solving and strategy development to deliver a desired outcome.
• Cross Functional knowledge of a vehicle including systems / subsystems and the vehicle product development cycle
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams, escalating where necessary for support and regularly reporting on the progress of each initiative.
• Self-starter; ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and both clear and concise oral and written communications
  
  

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree
  
  

Our success as a company is built on practicing inclusion and embracing diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all employees are treated with respect and dignity. Together we work to create and maintain an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected. At HTC Global Services, our differences are embraced and celebrated. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. HTC is proud to be recognized as a National Minority Supplier.