VP Engineering - EV / AV charging, Automotive Sytems, Development, Product

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Our client located in Irvine CA is a leader within the EV / AV charging industry. They are seeking a VP of Engineering to help take them to new height as they continue to grow their engineering teams.

This position will require you to be onsite 4-5 days a week in the Irvine office location.

The Vice President of Engineering will lead all engineering functions, from vehicle architecture to software development, to deliver a revolutionary electric and autonomous vehicle. Reporting to the CEO or CTO, this role requires a visionary leader with a proven track record of bringing complex, hardware-dependent products from concept through to high-volume manufacturing. The VP will build, lead, and mentor a world-class engineering organization, define and execute the technical roadmap, and foster a culture of technical excellence and rapid innovation.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Engineering strategy and vision : Develop and execute a comprehensive engineering strategy and technical roadmap that aligns with the company's business goals and product vision for EV and AV platforms.
• Team leadership and development :
• Recruit, mentor, and lead a large, multi-disciplinary engineering team covering software, hardware, systems, and vehicle integration.
• Define the organizational structure, roles, and responsibilities for the engineering department.
• Foster a high-performance culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Product development oversight :
• Oversee the entire product development lifecycle for vehicle systems, including electric powertrains, autonomous systems, body structures, and vehicle integration.
• Manage the architecture, design, and implementation of complex, embedded software and hardware systems for both EV and AV functions.
• Establish and enforce rigorous engineering best practices, quality standards, and risk management protocols.
• Cross-functional collaboration :
• Work closely with product management, design, operations, and manufacturing teams to ensure engineering priorities are aligned with overall business objectives.
• Communicate technical strategy and progress to executive leadership and external stakeholders.
• Budget and resource management :
• Develop and manage the engineering department's budget, including resources, personnel, and capital expenditures.
• Allocate technical and personnel resources to projects efficiently to meet deadlines and company milestones.
• Compliance and safety :
• Ensure all vehicle designs and systems comply with federal, state, and international safety and environmental regulations (e.g., FMVSS).
• Oversee validation and testing programs to ensure the quality, reliability, and safety of vehicle systems.

Required qualifications

Preferred qualifications

The Offer

Motion Recruitment Partners

Posted By : Kevin Gabrielson

Seniority level

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting

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