Prototype Design Leader (M/K/N)
Core
Coordinate the end-to-end prototype production process for automotive R&D projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery of first articles and early product improvements.
Role type
Senior IC prototype design leader (automotive R&D)
Builds
Physical prototypes and first articles for automotive products
Domain
Automotive industry, R&D process, industrialization
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Automotive R&D process coordination, cross-functional team management, project scheduling, budget management, stakeholder communication, risk mitigation, quality integration, supply chain coordination, technical feedback provision
Preferred skills
Electric engine product knowledge
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Coordinate prototype production activities for project managers, organize cross-functional team actions (Production, Logistics, Purchasing, Quality), ensure prototype delivery on time and within budget, plan and monitor prototype build schedules and costs, provide rapid feedback to R&D teams to improve design and eliminate risks, manage the prototype build process for first articles, lead relevant meetings
