At GKN Automotive, we are passionate about building Systems that solves the most complex challenges in the Automotive industry. We’ve spent more than 20 years at the forefront of innovation, working with most major OEMs to deliver Electronic Control Units (ECUs). Our eDrive technology is now powering over two million vehicles on the road today. The rising demand for EVs has led us to increase the range and volume of our products to our global customers.

GKN Automotive Bengaluru Private Limited, India:

At our Bengaluru Technology Centre, our culture is centred around innovation. We’ve invested heavily in developing our state-of-the-art engineering lab to ensure our teams have the tools and resources they need to succeed and thrive in our environment. Working on new product development, our Engineers have the chance to build multi-discipline expertise supporting projects across the full lifecycle, from design through implementation and validation. Our culture is open and collaborative, and employees regularly have an opportunity to engage with Leaders, provide ideas and work to develop these to become a reality. It’s a place where our multi-discipline teams’ partner, collaborate, and learn from each other. Career development is supported by relevant, sponsored technical training, coaching, and access to self-driven training across a wide range of topics covering hard and soft skills.

Role Purpose & Value

This Role adds value by . . .

managing of Software Development local Department in order to ensure software development management for the life of the project, in-line with the GKN ASPICE® compliant process for eDrive and AWD systems. Ensure software release and reporting. Enable the development team members to understand and implement the customer and project requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead software development team according to development processes which meets the requirements of GKN ASPICE and ISO26262

• Manage definition and implementation of GKN standards and common tools

• Ensure software quality and manufacturing readiness.

• Manage budget, headcount, and CAPEX in line with plan

• Support GKN strategies, innovation, and software development on time, on quality and on cost.

• Ensure required team-member capabilities and support development of essential competencies and qualifications through coaching and trainings

• Execute RFI/RFQ activities on software level

• Develop local suppliers and engineering partners

• Foster innovation (invention disclosures, Methods, Tools).

• Foster efficient collaboration with engineering and functional partners

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Degree: Bachelors / Masters in Engineering (Electronics, Mechatronics, Computer Science or equivalent)Several years of experience in team management of bigger projectsMinimum 10 years Engineering experience in AutomotiveMinimum 4 years leadership experience (line or project with minimum 5 reports)Experience in developing essential competenciesKnowledge in automotive standards such as ISO 26262 and Automotive Spice.Proven communication, teamwork and organizational talents.Skilled handling of customers and suppliersOrganizational talentCompliance matrix and RFQ handling competency Experience of working in Continuous Integration & Deployment environment

Essential Competencies

Leadership

Business acumen

Conflict management

Decision making

Excellent communication

Good negotiation skills

Customer focused

Time management

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