Engineering Program Manager (Clutch & Fluids Products)

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Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, Shanghai, CHN
In-Office
Senior level
Automotive • Other
The Role
Lead design, development, validation, and launch of clutch and fluid/brake products (hardware and software). Act as customer technical interface, manage prototypes and testing, ensure compliance with automotive regulations, perform DFMEA and design reviews, support CAD models/drawings, and coordinate cross-functional teams to meet performance, safety, durability, cost, and schedule targets.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Engineering Program Manager to lead the design, development, and validation of Clutch & Fluids Products, including both hardware and software aspects. The experience of wet brakes integrated into e-Motor Driving Modules / e-Axle systems is highly preferred. The role involves customer technical interface, leading engineering development activities, cross-functional collaboration, ensuring compliance with global automotive regulations and standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of Clutch and Fluid products, including components, assemblies, and system-level integration (experience and knowledge on brake system products are highly preferred)
  • Lead both hardware and software development activities for brake systems (e.g., control logic, actuation systems, sensors)
  • Act as a technical interface with customers, responsible for requirements clarification, issue resolution, and technical discussions
  • Lead prototype build, validation testing, and product launch activities
  • Ensure product designs meet performance, safety, durability, and timing/cost targets
  • Support the 2D drawings and 3D CAD models in compliance with engineering standards
  • Conduct or support DFMEA, design reviews, and risk assessments
  • Establish and maintain the design guidelines of wet brake components and assembly.
  • Ensure compliance with global automotive regulations and standards (e.g., ECE, FMVSS, ISO, GB standards)
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams (R&D, testing, manufacturing, purchasing, quality) to ensure successful project delivery
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of brake system technologies and engineering processes

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Vehicle Engineering, or related field
  • ≥5 years of experience in automotive Clutch & Fluids products (mandatory)
    • Experience in automotive brake systems (mandatory), familiar with system simulation and control strategies for braking systems
    • Experience covering both hardware and software aspects is highly preferred
  • Strong knowledge of automotive brake system design and working principles
  • Familiar with relevant regulations and standards (e.g., ECE R13/R13H, FMVSS, ISO, GB/T)
  • Experience or knowledge in wet friction brake systems is highly preferred
    • e.g., wet brakes integrated into e-Motor Driving Modules / e-Axle systems
  • Proficient in 2D/3D CAD design tools (e.g., Creo, AutoCAD)
  • Strong understanding of DFMEA, GD&T, and engineering validation processes
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills, with ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international teams
  • Customer-oriented mindset with experience in technical communication and issue resolution
  • Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Preferred Competencies

  • Project management experience is an advantage
  • Experience with electrified powertrain applications (EV/e-Axle systems)
  • Knowledge of wet friction materials and tribology (especially wet clutch/brake systems.


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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Vehicle Engineering, or related field
  • Minimum 5 years experience in automotive Clutch & Fluids products
  • Experience in automotive brake systems, familiar with system simulation and control strategies for braking systems
  • Proficient in 2D/3D CAD design tools (e.g., Creo, AutoCAD)
  • Strong understanding of DFMEA, GD&T, and engineering validation processes
  • Familiarity with relevant regulations and standards (e.g., ECE R13/R13H, FMVSS, ISO, GB/T)
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills; able to work in cross-functional and international teams
  • Customer-oriented technical communication and issue resolution experience
  • Fluent in English (spoken and written)
  • Experience covering both hardware and software aspects of brake systems
  • Experience or knowledge in wet friction brake systems (e.g., wet brakes integrated into e-Motor Driving Modules / e-Axle)
  • Project management experience
  • Experience with electrified powertrain applications (EV/e-Axle systems)
  • Knowledge of wet friction materials and tribology

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