*****ADAS Director - Autonomous Driving systems*****
Are you looking for a new position? Do you have extensive experience in Autonomous Driving systems and ADAS?
Are you happy to work on a permanent basis? Then look no further....
*****ADAS Director - Autonomous Driving systems*****
I am currently working with one of my clients who are a new Software Electrical biased company looking to break into the Automotive market. They are currently searching for a ADAS Director - Autonomous Driving systems to join their team on a permanent basis
You will be based within the electrical team working onsite the production plant in Bristol
*****ADAS Director - Autonomous Driving systems*****
Duration: Permanent
Location: Bristol or London
Responsibilities
- Own the execution of automotive hardware modules and software deliverables
- Drive the talent acquisition of automotive technical team
- Ensure customer and market requirements are mapped and executed upon in automotive products
- Define the selection of outsourced resource partners, develop the relationship, framework and capability of partners including a clear performance management process.
Experience
- 5 years of Director of Development or equivalent for ADAS and/or Autonomous Driving systems or ADAS-related sensing systems at a Tier 2, Tier 1 or OEM
- Extensive experience of hardware and software integration and product delivery in ADAS specifically
- Experience leading a technical team through an automotive tier 1 ADAS ECU development cycle is preferred. Will consider a senior engineer with relevant ECU technical development work history in a tier 1 automotive supplier environment.
- An experienced automotive leader of direct and indirect teams.
- Experienced in an OEM or tier one with a high level of systems technical knowledge.
Personal Attributes:
- An excellent communicator with the ability to lead and motivate teams and work cross functionally
- Capable of representing a world class brand
- Seasoned technical leader in automotive setting with extensive familiarity of the automotive development process requirements
- Has built an extensive network of technical resources that could be leveraged to accelerate automotive talent acquisition at the client
- Well recognized in the industry as a technical leader as evidenced by exposure at automotive conferences or through publications and influence on technical direction at previous companies
- Demonstrates a focus on delivering excellence in the automotive market
Skills Required
- 5 years as Director of Development or equivalent for ADAS/Autonomous Driving or ADAS-related sensing systems at a Tier 2, Tier 1 or OEM
- Extensive experience of hardware and software integration and product delivery in ADAS
- Experience leading technical teams through automotive Tier 1 ADAS ECU development cycle
- Experience as senior engineer with relevant ECU technical development at a Tier 1 automotive supplier
- Proven experience leading direct and indirect technical teams in an automotive setting
- Experience working in an OEM or Tier 1 environment with high level of systems technical knowledge
- Experience defining, selecting and managing outsourced resource partners and performance management frameworks
- Ability to drive talent acquisition for automotive technical teams and leverage industry networks
- Excellent communication, cross-functional leadership and representation of a world-class brand
- Industry recognition through conference exposure, publications, or demonstrated technical influence
What We Do
Contechs is a strategic partner to the automotive industry, providing innovative design and engineering services to global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) from concept to production. Guided by the pillars of Design, Engineering, Technology, and Innovation, it works with prestigious OEM brands to deliver next-generation vehicles and connected services, continually driving innovation across the vehicle-development process for global automotive manufacturers and OEM partners.
