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# Design Leader - ECU

- **Company:** ALTEN Technology USA
- **Location:** Auburn Hills, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Computer Engineering, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Systems Architecture, Sbt (Software), Teamcenter (Software)
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/e7348eb6-aaaf-4630-8e1c-37654da6cfa5/design-leader-ecu

## About the Role

* Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and or MBA from an ABET accredited university (or equivalent)
 * Knowledge of body parts, focused on Mechatronics - Design Leader - ECU
 * Experience developing Performance Standards, Creating master sections and Surface feasibility proposal for PDO
 * Design for Six Sigma DFSS experienced (Green Belt or Black Belt preferred), Shainin Green Belt
 * NX and Teamcenter knowledge
 * Highly motivated individual with excellent communication, leadership, organizational skills, excellent relationship building skills with the ability to work in a cross functional team environment
 * Knowledge of Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R), FEA, Mold Flow Virtual Validation, GD&T, and i-Speed
 * Well-rounded outward attitude
 * Willingness to present to Management
 * Knowledge of Quality Methods and tools (Green Belt -- DFSS/Reactive, SBT, 3L5Y)
 * Knowledge of radio head unit software and hardware architectures and corresponding vehicle system architecture
 * Ability to lead colleagues from engineering, planning, and suppliers to achieve goals
 * Demonstrated potential to direct, teach, lead and inspire
 * Highly effective at communicating technical issues both verbally and written
 * Excellent MS Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
 * Strong technical knowledge of mechanism and moving components interfaces.
 * Strong communications skills and ability to convey technical information for understanding to various audiences (management/non-technical)
 * Strong technical knowledge of plastic components and metal structures design and seat system interfaces.
 * Strong technical knowledge of mechanism, latches and moving components interfaces.
 * Excellent problem solving skills.
 * Must be able to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
 * Must be able to lead and manage Suppliers.
 * Some travel required to Supplier / Vehicle Assembly Plants -- including Canada & Mexico.
 * Green/black belt in Shainin or DFSS desirable.