Principal Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +32 more locations.

📋 Description

• Deliver technical and engineering management expertise for the development of best practices, standards, and 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.

• Utilize technical and engineering knowledge in project management and product development.

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

• Strategically plan and integrate technical activities to achieve project objectives.

• Coordinate industry feedback and liaise with related industry groups while representing subcommittees and working groups in meetings and forums.

• Produce and evaluate technical oversight reports, conduct technical assessments, address non-conformities, and ensure timely document publication.

• Provide support for subcommittee and working-group initiatives through technical planning, meeting logistics, facilitation, agenda creation, minute-taking, issue resolution, and communications.

• Organize and lead technical meetings, seminars, and sessions; prepare relevant materials, reports, and presentations.

• Assist in industry conferences, technical meetings, program communication strategies, workshops, presentations, exhibits, and marketing materials.

• Support leadership committees and straightforward new initiatives.

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

• Engage in user-experience research to enhance ease of use, customer satisfaction, and future product offerings.

• Contribute to strategic plans by aligning deadlines, objectives, and milestones.

⛳️ 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 abilities.

• Exceptional analytical, writing, editing, and presentation skills.

• Ability to organize effectively, take independent action, manage multiple assignments simultaneously, and maintain confidentiality in functions.

• Strong project management capabilities.

• Awareness of global and cultural sensitivities.

• Keen attention to detail.

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

• Understanding of trade association operations.

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

• Role-related certifications are preferred.

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

• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office and standard office application software.

• Familiarity with software and database systems.

• Access to a reliable, secure internet connection and proper ergonomic setup.

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

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Flexible standard business hours to accommodate global meetings.

• Occasional travel opportunities for technical conferences or committee sessions.

• Equal employment opportunities and non-discrimination protections.