The Global Off-Road Vehicle Development Lead is responsible for leading the integration and synthesis of all vehicle systems to achieve world-class off-road performance, quality, and customer experience targets for the some of the world's most capable off-road models. This role serves as the technical bridge between vehicle programs, all global regions, and the chassis, powertrain, body, interior, and electrical teams - driving cross-functional alignment from concept through production launch. You will oversee vehicle-level attribute balancing, performance target setting, and feature development and validation.

Key Responsibilities:

Global Off-Road Leadership:

Guide cross-functional teams through concept definition, vehicle development and final validation phases as well as lead global harmonization and alignment efforts related to off-road performance.

Lead Off-Road Development and Validation:

Own the off-road development and validation processes including Customer Functional Objectives and DVP&R management, new feature development, and drive excellence in vehicle performance.

Benchmarking, Target Setting and Innovation:

Lead competitive vehicle benchmarking, performance analysis, and technical target derivation, as well as spearhead innovation activities on new features.

Technical Reviews and Trail Rating Assessments:

Lead virtual and physical off-road performance assessments (Trail and Desert Rating), vehicle-level design reviews, program milestone assessments, and escalation meetings.

Off-Road Training and Skills Development:

Manage corporate off-road training and lead development trip activities (act as a trail guide/spotter, provide safety and recovery training, etc.)

Special Events and Off-Road Facility Management:

Support internal and external special events as well as internal facility and off-road event design and management.

Basic Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related, technical field

Experience:

5+ years of well-rounded automotive development experience - preferably including experience with leading teams in vehicle integration, vehicle sciences (Dynamics, NVH, etc), or system engineeringWork effectively and manage direct and non-direct reports across multiple unique disciplinesMust be a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and a self-directed process thinker with well-developed problem-solving skillsDeep understanding of vehicle attributes, system interactions, and trade-off managementAbility to simplify complex engineering topics, develop and deliver a presentation concisely to all levels of management and external audiences/mediaAbility to make quick decisions using sound engineering logic while representing the Voice of the CustomerAbility to define the engineering logic behind features and systems critical to the customer experiencePassion for cars & trucks, motorsports / vehicle recreation and continuous innovation.

Experienced in recreational or professional off-roading activitiesThe Global Off-Road Vehicle Development Lead is responsible for leading the integration and synthesis of all vehicle systems to achieve world-class off-road performance, quality, and customer experience targets for the some of the world's most capable off-road models. This role serves as the technical bridge between vehicle programs, all global regions, and the chassis, powertrain, body, interior, and electrical teams - driving cross-functional alignment from concept through production launch. You will oversee vehicle-level attribute balancing, performance target setting, and feature development and validation.

Key Responsibilities:

Global Off-Road Leadership:

Guide cross-functional teams through concept definition, vehicle development and final validation phases as well as lead global harmonization and alignment efforts related to off-road performance.

Lead Off-Road Development and Validation:

Own the off-road development and validation processes including Customer Functional Objectives and DVP&R management, new feature development, and drive excellence in vehicle performance.

Benchmarking, Target Setting and Innovation:

Lead competitive vehicle benchmarking, performance analysis, and technical target derivation, as well as spearhead innovation activities on new features.

Technical Reviews and Trail Rating Assessments:

Lead virtual and physical off-road performance assessments (Trail and Desert Rating), vehicle-level design reviews, program milestone assessments, and escalation meetings.

Off-Road Training and Skills Development:

Manage corporate off-road training and lead development trip activities (act as a trail guide/spotter, provide safety and recovery training, etc.)

Special Events and Off-Road Facility Management:

Support internal and external special events as well as internal facility and off-road event design and management.

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