Engineer III - Validation

Engineer III - ValidationThe Engineer III, within the Complete Vehicle department at Porsche Engineering, is responsible for Complete Vehicle Validation and Assurance in the metropolitan area of California on public roads, according to Porsche's proprietary testing systems and methodologies. The vehicles descend from Porsche's development process and reflect the current quality and development levels of the corresponding model ranges. As the vehicles mature, it is necessary to update the vehicles, especially with regards to the software and hardware, to ensure that any findings and/or complaints occurred are arising from the latest, released versions and are thus relevant. The main task is to coordinate and manage the Complete Vehicle activities including the corresponding communication, prioritization, assessments and reporting of the project-related activities. This also includes documentation, preparation and communication of performance records, KPIs, statistics, project- and budget-related calculations and analysis results.Roles & responsibilities include:Support of Complete Vehicle's Management in ensuring the budget-, result- and resource-oriented practicability for the market-specific activitiesMonitor vehicle and product quality by analyzing development maturity level based on various sensors, including repetitive failures/findings reported by market-specific drivers, the Engineering teams worldwide and other sources of Quality and Engineering topics and complaintsCollaborate with PAG and PEG Departments responsible for Complete Vehicle Quality and Engineering to facilitate and expedite countermeasure development and validationCoordinate various projects and its related teams and vehicle fleets for Complete VehicleImplement and support to achieve processes being established and designed are robust and comply with corporate regulationsCollaboration with Stakeholders of PAG and PEG worldwide to strengthen synergetic, interdisciplinary and intercultural approaches and cooperationOperational coordination and performance of resource management in an interfacing function to the cross-departmental stakeholders at PAG and PEGCreation of department and project relevant documents, reports, error analyses, statistics and its process documentationProvide guidance and direction for technical personnel at Complete Vehicle – EngineeringRequired qualifications include:Bachelor's degree in Automotive, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering6+ years of Automotive Industry experience in a lead roleAdditional graduate studies in fields of Engineering can be used toward experience requirementsExpert knowledge of Complete Vehicle Systems and Automotive TechnologiesExcellent and confident proficiency in managing and coordinating measures in interdisciplinary and cross-functional environmentsAdvanced analytical skills and strong communication skills with ability to present complex subject matter to a wide range of audiencesExperience in Project Management (resource- and budget-oriented sense of responsibility)Ability to work well in a team-oriented environmentPreferred qualifications include:Expert knowledge with associated diagnostic tools to analyze problems in vehiclesExperience with Porsche's proprietary testing systems and methodologies is a plus, such as PIDT, PUDiS, PPN, FAZIT, Cluu, etc.Confident to work in an intercultural and interdisciplinary environmentIdeal candidates are tenacious, persistent, well-organized, flexible adapting to various forms of challenges, process oriented and work well within a groupDomestic candidates are preferred to begin work as soon as possibleFluency in German is preferred but not required.Percentage of required travel: 10%Schedule/Shift: regular business hoursPhysical requirements include:Comfortable with physical exertion for 3 - 5 hour intervalsComfortable standing and walking for 3 - 5 hour intervalsAbility to travel long distances in aircraft or via automobile (5+ hours)This job operates in an automotive workshop and office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, cameras, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, automotive parts at operational temperature and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job site can be loud.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand, move, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift.The salary range for this role is $120,000-$140,000. However, it is important to note that at Porsche, compensation range is dependent on geographic location. Individual salaries within each range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skillset. Porsche reviews compensation regularly and may adjust base salaries to reflect market competitiveness.In addition to salary, individuals may be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus. Our full suite of benefits includes:Paid VacationPaid HolidaysPaid Sick leave401(k) matchMedical, dental and vision coverageTuition and certification reimbursementLife InsuranceShort and Long Term Disability CoverageSubsidized gym membership programSubsidized Porsche and VW leasing programsPorsche is an equal opportunity employer and we take pride in our diversity. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Porsche will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Porsche does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, registered domestic partner status, family and medical leave status, military status, criminal conviction history, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.If you are an applicant from the state of California, please review the California Applicant Privacy Notice here.