Principal Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Michigan.

📋 Description

• Deliver technical and engineering management expertise to establish best practices, standards, and the development of technical reports.

• Facilitate and oversee working groups and user forum projects aimed at creating industry guidance, standards, and technical documentation.

• Assist in the development, management, and promotion of standards, technical reports, qualification/certification programs, reference materials, and collaborative research.

• Create proposals and statements of work for new and updated standards and technical reports.

• Aid in project planning and the integration of technical activities.

• Coordinate industry feedback and liaise with related industry groups; represent subcommittees and working groups during meetings and forums.

• Conduct technical oversight, generate and evaluate reports, review and amend documentation, address non-conformances, and ensure the timely release of documents.

• Prepare technical summaries, agendas, minutes, meeting reports, presentations, and session materials.

• Plan and lead technical meetings, seminars, workshops, conferences, and technical sessions.

• Support program communication, strategic planning, marketing materials, leadership committees, and new initiatives.

• Suggest process enhancements, identify shortcomings and issues, and report findings to management.

• Engage in user-experience research to enhance usability, customer satisfaction, and future product and service development.

• Travel occasionally, up to 30%, for technical conferences or committee sessions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in automotive or automated vehicle engineering, project management, project engineering, or technical management roles.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, science, or business management.

• Technical/engineering expertise with experience in the use, development, or auditing of technical standards; experience in the automated or automotive industry is preferred.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Excellent analytical, writing, editing, and presentation abilities.

• Ability to organize tasks effectively, take independent action, manage multiple assignments, and perform confidential functions.

• Strong project management capabilities.

• Awareness of global and cultural sensitivities.

• Keen attention to detail.

• Strong teamwork, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.

• Understanding of trade association operations.

• Proficiency in computer skills, including MS Office and standard office software.

• Knowledge of software and database systems.

• Must maintain a confidential and secure workspace and adhere to company data security policies.

• Master’s degree in engineering, science, quality, finance, or business management is preferred.

• Role-related certifications are preferred.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience managing volunteer committees or similar roles is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work environment with a reliable, secure internet connection and appropriate ergonomic setup.

• Standard business hours with flexibility for global meetings.

• Occasional travel for technical conferences or committee sessions.

• Equal employment opportunities and protection from discrimination and harassment.