Head of Vehicle Technology Innovation and Testing

Head of Vehicle Technology Innovation and Testing

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A Brief Overview

The Manager of Vehicle Technology Innovation and Testing will be responsible for leading, developing, testing, and implementing all official processes and solutions related to the recalibration and resetting segment of the business. This role will ensure adherence to the defined Belron testing protocols and will be responsible for ownership of the Belron Way of Recalibration, including all definitions, technology solutions, and service processes. The Manager of Vehicle Technology Innovation and Testing will provide leadership and guidance to multiple teams, continuously creating, maintaining and evolving recalibration service solutions across all business units in response to evolving vehicle technology in the marketplace.

What you will do

• Define and develop vehicle technology solutions, including the required hardware, software and

  processes

• Draft, publish, and maintain technical processes and documentation relating to recalibration.

• Work with our external technology partners to accelerate the development of required solutions

• Accelerate the implementation of developed solutions through building up a network of internal business experts

• Validate the business benefit of technology solutions through testing in the regional R&D facilities (currently in US, Germany and Australia)

• Deliver business benefit through targeted business unit pilots

• Accelerate global benefit through developing and leading implementation plans that include initial availability and country roll out data and a robust communication strategy will all key stakeholders

• Lead vehicle technology solution testing within the R&D centers, which includes (but not limited to):

  o Competitor recalibration solution comparisons

  o New Belron recalibration or reset technology evaluation

  o Problem vehicle solution testing

• Lead and execute the testing of vehicle safety system recalibration/adjustment/resetting solutions across the multiple international R&D facilities, in accordance with the defined Belron testing protocols.

• Provide leadership and guidance to three different teams as they perform testing and benchmarking

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with a network of internal experts

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with key external technology experts

• Develop and lead global communications on relevant topics with key stakeholders based on a defined plan

• Act as the Chairperson for an international recalibration and tool testing committee

• Draft, publish and maintain Belron Global Tool Testing and Calibration Testing protocols and results.

• Support the Belron testing center network with analysis of global processes/products.

• Support client/internal stakeholder visits to the R&D Center to showcase technical excellence.

Education Qualifications

• Relevant technology or science related degree Required
• Master's Degree or PhD in same Preferred
  

Experience Qualifications

• [5+ years] Automotive Technology / Engineering/ Diagnostics
• [5+ years] Experienced in product Research and Development / Testing
• Has worked for a vehicle manufacturer in the research and development area Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Proven expertise in automotive electronic systems, their functionality and fault diagnosis
• Proven experience in leading and executing testing of vehicle safety systems.
• Strong understanding of OEM repair methods and requirements.
• Experience in developing and implementing technology solutions and service processes.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to collaborate with international teams and committees.
• Vehicle OEM Software / Service Information and Aftermarket Software / Hardware
• Track record of being able to refine/identify opportunities by isolating variables
• Ability to multitask, comfortable with changing priorities, self-starting, problem solving
• Ability to collaborate with a global team
• High communication skills both verbal and written and ability to present technical material
• Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint
• Available for regular travel
  

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

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This position description is not all inclusive for every aspect of this role. Reasonable accommodation will be made for individuals covered by ADA, ADEA, FMLA and other laws and regulations in accordance with their requirements. Physical and mental demands are not and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job's essential duties because of an ADA disability. Other qualifications may be required to ensure employment eligibility in accordance with local laws and regulations and with Safelite Group, Inc. policies and practices.

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