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This role combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership, decision-making, and cross-functional influence. The Lead Engineer defines technical strategy, sets engineering direction, and ensures robust, compliant, and cost-effective vehicle solutions from concept through production. They provide formal and informal mentorship to engineers across multiple levels, review and approve technical deliverables, and help develop engineering talent and best practices. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Lead Engineer is expected to proactively identify risks, influence organizational decisions, and consistently deliver technically sound and production-ready solutions for Wheelchair Access Vehicles (WAVs).\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nLead the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects. \nDesign and develop new vehicle conversions in CAD (e.g. Inventor, NX, Solidworks). \nProvide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering team members. \nCoordinate with cross-functional teams including product management, manufacturing, and quality assurance. \nEnsure compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards. \nMonitor project progress and adjust plans as necessary to meet deadlines. \nPrepare and present technical reports and documentation. \nStay current with advancements in engineering technologies and methodologies. \nDefine vehicle engineering strategy and technical direction for assigned programs. \nLead end-to-end development of vehicle systems from concept through production launch. \nDrive architectural changes to resolve complex integration challenges. \nLead mechanical packaging, layout, and subsystem interface definition activities. \nApprove technical approaches for high-risk and high-visibility engineering issues. \nLead evaluation and adoption of new technologies, materials, and engineering processes. \nAuthor and approve requirements, standards, lessons learned, and engineering documentation. \nManage cost, timing, technical risk, requirements, and release activities across multiple systems. \nLEADERSHIP FUNCTIONS\nProvide formal and informal mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers. \nLead and approve technical decisions for complex engineering challenges. \nMentor team members on root cause analysis tools and DMAIC methodology. \nMentor engineers across multiple levels and establish engineering best practices. \nLead cross-functional design reviews and stakeholder alignment activities. \nModel and advocate a technology-forward approach to engineering. \nMentor team members on industry standards, compliance requirements, and emerging technologies. \nLead strategic activities to improve cost, quality and velocity for the company. \nProactively develop and lead efforts to future proof vehicle engineering. \nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES\nStrong understanding of engineering principles and practices. \nExcellent problem-solving and analytical skills. \nEffective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical issues, risks, data, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders. \nAdvanced CAD modeling expertise. \nExpertise in vehicle architecture and system integration. \nExpert in GD&T, tolerancing, and engineering release processes. \nExpert at DFMEA creation and interpretation. \nExpert understanding of systems engineering V-model applications. \nExpertise in system and vehicle-level compliance requirements. \nFamiliarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements. \nDemonstrated ability to manage operational constraints and work closely with cross-functional teams throughout development to meet requirements. \nAdvanced understanding of simulation tools and correlation of analysis to testing and field performance. \nExpert knowledge of Teamcenter, Epicor, EBOM, and MBOM structures. \nExemplifies leading characteristics as defined by BraunAbility competencies. \nAbility to mentor engineers on engineering principles, requirements, validation, and problem-solving methods. \nDemonstrated capability to independently process technical challenges and propose solutions. \nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS\nBS Engineering or Engineering Technology required. \nMinimum 10+ years engineering experience \nDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS\nAdvanced degree encouraged. \nPE certification encouraged. \nParticipation in 5+ development cycles across all phases of product development. \nSystems Engineering V-model proficiency. \nGD&T certification. \nAPQP application experience. \nSix Sigma knowledge encouraged. \nEngaged in lifelong learning and continuous professional development. \nEffectively leverage generative AI and engineering copilots to accelerate research, analysis, documentation, and problem solving. \nProvide clear technical context, requirements, assumptions, and constraints to AI systems to obtain accurate and actionable outputs. \nCritically evaluate AI-generated recommendations and validate results using engineering expertise and data-driven decision making. \nIdentify opportunities to automate engineering workflows and improve productivity through AI-enabled tools. \nMaintain awareness of emerging AI technologies and their application to vehicle development, validation, and product engineering. \n BraunAbility is committed to building an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.\nBraunAbility is an equal opportunity employer. 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