Job Title: Product Software Architect (Senior)

Duration: 1 year contract (Possibility for extension)

Location: Crewe - Pyms Lane / Hybrid (Possible international travelling to Germany and/or USA)

Rate: 51 per hour

About Us:

Join a forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of innovation in automotive engineering. We are seeking a highly skilled Function Architect to lead our Functional Architect activities within R&D. This pivotal role involves supporting the implementation of new functions aligned with our systems engineering processes and ensuring the integration functional development into our engineering activities.

Main Goals and Objectives:

As the Function Architect, you will serve as a technical and strategic leader, guiding our teams in function management while ensuring alignment with business objectives. You will be responsible for orchestrating a logical relationship between business needs and technical information, ultimately driving project success.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as the primary expert in function architecture across the R&D department, integrating functional development into systems engineering activities.
Own the function list development process and lead coaching efforts for team members.
Provide expert knowledge to function owners, ensuring delivery of required tasks and acting as the central hub for function integration.
Lead the function architect process, sharing clear requirements with functional project management and platform developers.
Maintain and manage the critical function list, detailing all functions involved in our vehicle projects.
Authorise changes to the function list and facilitate cross-functional discussions to keep stakeholders informed.
Collect function requirements from R&D and share with platform/electrical architecture developers in the group.
Resolve issues between us and platform developers, ensuring compliance with project requirements.
Utilise technical expertise to define functional context, behaviour, and structure, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals.
Generate project KPIs based on function list data and report on project gateway statuses to ensure timely delivery.

Skills & Experience:

- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships across functions and levels within the organisation.

- Proven experience in facilitating teamwork and managing key stakeholders.

- Extensive experience in systems engineering within a relevant industry.

- Strategic thinking with an awareness of industry trends and innovations.

- Demonstrable experience in functional architecture development and electrical engineering, including networks such as CAN, CAN FD, FlexRay, and LIN.

- German language skills are a plus.

Practical & Technical Knowledge:

- Expert knowledge of system engineering principles and function modelling tools such as CAMEO and AVW/DOORS.

- Strong problem-solving skills with a deep understanding of the automotive industry's architectural and electronic functions.

Qualifications:

- Essential: Engineering degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field (Master's or Bachelor's with significant experience).

- Desirable: Chartered engineer or membership in a professional institution.

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