Lightning eMotors Hiring for Engineering Director, Platform Engineering at Loveland, CO, United States Full Time

Location : Loveland, CODivision : EngineeringCompensation : $130,000 to $200,000; DOEAbout LightningThe Lightning team works with forward-thinking fleets to engineer, deliver, and manage full transportation electrification solutions, including vehicles, charging, data analysis, and energy infrastructure.

Lightning eMotors designs and manufactures zero-emission all-electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, including delivery trucks, shuttle buses, passenger vans, chassis-cab models, and city transit buses.

The Lightning products include best-of-class commercial EVs based on leading legacy platforms like the Ford Transit 350HD passenger and cargo vans, Ford E-450 shuttle bus and cutaway models, Ford F-59 step / food van, Ford F-550 cargo trucks and buses, Chevrolet 6500XD Low Cab Forward model, and 30-foot, 35-foot, and 40-foot transit buses.

Why join Us?Here at Lightning, we focus on innovation, exceeding expectations, collaboration, integrity in our work, and respect for all.

We are a fast-growing company, and we recently went public! This enables us to continue scaling our teams and capabilities while also maintaining our leadership within the commercial electric vehicle market.

This is your opportunity to be an integral part of the team, working with like-minded professionals who are dedicated not only to making a difference in our world but also transforming the automotive industry.

About our HeadquartersWe are headquartered in the heart of beautiful Northern Colorado!Loveland is located just 45 minutes north of Denver / DIA;

40 minutes from Boulder; 35 minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park / Estes Park; and only 15 minutes from Fort Collins, the home of Colorado State University.

Whether you are an art lover, outdoor enthusiast, foodie, wildlife admirer, big-city dreamer, or just want to get away, Loveland is the ideal location;

and Lightning eMotors is grateful to be a part of this wonderful city.Visit us at : www.lightningemotors.com to learn more about our organization and living in Colorado!Position SummaryThis position will manage a team of Engineers who define and execute full-vehicle and powertrain-only electrification platforms and derivatives.

Additionally, this role will oversee the change management process, sustainment of assigned platform designs, develop best practices, and oversee the professional development of their technical staff among other duties.

Responsibilities+ Manage engineering teams with inputs coming from multiple cross-functional disciplines, including Program Management, Product Management, Sales, Supply Chain, and C-Suite.

Define and execute cost-efficient and high performance new product designs for multiple vehicle platforms from Class 3 through Class 7 per the Product Road map+ Ensure timely completion and quality of design results for the group+ Develop and implement design best practices based on industry standards and ISO 9001+ Oversee sustainment activities including continuous improvement, cost reduction, warranty reduction, and design for manufacturing / design for assembly+ Develop and manage the execution of all validation plans for new and existing designs+ Develop and implement process improvements for engineering change management+ Lead teams in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation+ Create and maintain budgets+ Oversee development of technical staff+ Create staff assignments and progress via KPI’s+ Other duties as assignedCompetencies+ Customer Service : Passion for delivering exemplary service.

Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative working relationships with internal customers.+ Communication : Demonstrated ability to interact respectfully with all colleagues and customers.

Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills are essential along with the ability to listen intently to others.

• Time management : Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, meet deadlines, move with the required pace, remain organized, and focused on work in a manufacturing environment.
• Quality : Focus on achieving and maintaining a high degree of quality while incorporating changes through a continuous improvement process.

What we require : (education, experience, certifications)+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related field+ Minimum seven (7) years in a Design-focused role+ Minimum ten (10) years managing experienced engineering professionals+ Demonstrated experience with broad background in automotive or commercial vehicle systems+ Demonstrated experience in an ISO 9001-certified manufacturing business+ Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)What we prefer : (education, experience, certifications)+ 10+ years of experience in a Design-focused role+ Automotive or Commercial Vehicle experience desired+ Experience in Electric Vehicles highly desired+ Experience with fabrication, welding, power electronics and system integrationBenefits offered : Once hired, employees are offered generous benefits package including : + Medical, Dental, Vision insurance+ Health Savings Account and Health Reimbursement Plan (if enrolled in medical plan)+ 401(k)+ Paid time off (accrued)+ Paid holidays+ Short and Long-term disability+ Life insurance+ Employee assistance programEqual Employment Opportunity : Lightning eMotors is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, military or veteran status.Powered by JazzHR