Product Property Manager – Ergonomics, Chief Technical Engineer
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Position Overview
The trucking industry is going through a dynamic phase driven by trends such as electrification, autonomy, connectivity and an evolving regulatory space. International Motors, LLC, a leading supplier of trucks and buses, is at the forefront of providing complete and sustainable transport solutions. As part of TRATON R&D, we are working with the Group and sister brands Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck and Bus, to shape the future of mobility with innovative, customer focused and environmentally conscious solutions. We are looking for a curious, talented, and experienced Product Property Manager – Ergonomics, Chief Technical Engineer that enjoys and is passionate about understanding the technologies, product structure, customer and business needs that will create a differentiated product in the market. This role entails interacting with the Group and cross-brand teams in R&D, product planning and commercial teams to understand the commercial need to then create and deliver the roadmaps that will lead International’s vehicles to higher levels of driver experience. Our values – customer first, respect, team spirit, responsibility and elimination of waste – are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a Product Property Manager – Ergonomics, Chief Technical Engineer with this kind of commitment and drive to be part of our success story and help take our company to the next level. Responsibilities Use an ergonomics and customer experience background to develop system requirements and functionality that capitalize in providing a market leading driver experience. Background experiences of interest are related to experience with application of physical and cognitive ergonomics principles and techniques to commercial vehicle research, design and evaluation. Will be responsible for working with product platforms, customers, industrial design and engineering to design best-in-class products Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science At least 15 years of experience in product design/development or new technologies and/or computer science experience At least 2 years of lead experience OR Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science At least 12 years of experience in product design/development or new technologies and/or computer science experience At least 2 years of lead experience OR PhD in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science At least 9 years of experience in product design/development or new technologies and/or computer science experience At least 2 years of experience of lead experience Additional Requirements Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status) Desired Skills Expert in HMI and Ergonomics vehicle and system requirements definition Experience executing full-cycle Ergonomics/HMI development: benchmarking, requirement authoring, solution identification, task analysis, validation Experience evaluating vehicle designs as part of the product development process to assure compliance with ergonomic criteria and assisting designers and engineers in making critical design trade-offs to ensure usability of the end product Experience in translating key user-facing attributes such as occupant packaging, ingress/egress, visibility, driver comfort, and in-vehicle HMI to system requirements Regulatory awareness: Solid understanding of regulatory standards and compliance requirements impacting vehicle design Background in cascading business needs to research, and predevelopment needs Commercial Driver’s License (CDL): Active or previously held CDL Experience with PowerBI and/or other data analysis tools Competencies: Dealing with Ambiguity Drive for Results Functional/Technical Skills Intellectual Horsepower Learning on the Fly Managing Through Systems Positive Attitude Benefits and Compensation We provide a competitive total rewards package which ensures job satisfaction both on and off the job. We offer market-based compensation, health benefits, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, EAP, legal insurance, an employee discount program, and more. For this position, the expected salary range will be commensurate with the candidate’s applicable skills, knowledge and experience. You can learn more about our comprehensive benefits package at https://careers.international.com/#benefits. Company Overview ABOUT TRATON With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth. ABOUT INTERNATIONAL From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit www.International.com. *International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah. EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email HUB@International.com to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.
- Location:
- Lisle