[Hiring] Principal Engineer Specialist @Fullsight

Role Description

The Principal Engineer provides general technical and engineering management expertise to the best practices, standards, and technical report development process. Facilitates and manages working groups and/or user forum projects developing applicable industry guidance, standards and technical reports. Business activities include but are not limited to supporting the development, management and marketing of standards & technical reports, qualification/certification programs, referee materials, cooperative research and identifying markets for the same. Supports implementation of company strategy and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Applies job specific technical/engineering expertise in project management and product development.
• Supports industry through demonstrated ability to facilitate and influence task groups to achieve industry desired outcomes.
• Support and perform product development/project engineering tasks for working groups and/or user forums as assigned, including:
  • Develop proposals for statement of work for new and revised standards & technical reports.
  • Support projects, make plans to accomplish goals and facilitate the integration of technical activities.
  • Develop industry guidance, standards and technical reports, coordinating responses to industry comments and coordinating with related industry groups.
  • Support and perform technical oversight report generation/assessment as directed with strict confidentiality and compliance with procedural and regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct technical oversight as required; review/update reports; follow up and close non-conformances.
  • Ensure effective closure of reports for timely release of documents; provide technical summary reports to the assigned task group.
  • Quick elevation of issues for resolution.
• Supports the work programs of assigned subcommittees and working groups, including:
  • Technical planning.
  • Meeting logistics.
  • Facilitation and meeting report preparation.
• Plans and conducts technical meetings, prepares materials, and facilitates technical sessions and seminars.
• Prepares technical meeting reports and presentation of results for industry coordination.
• Supports the planning of and contributes to the technical sessions at Industry Conferences & Technical Meetings.
• Support the program communication strategy plan.
• Provide input to the plan and support workshops, appearances and exhibits, as assigned.
• Execute straightforward tasks to support leadership committees as assigned and required.
• Provide limited support of straightforward new initiatives, as assigned.
• Recommend process improvements for assigned programs.
• Identify gaps/problems and report to appropriate management.
• Participates in user-experience research to identify obstacles, improve ease-of-use, customer satisfaction and inform future product and service development, as applicable.
• Support the program strategic plan through alignment with deadlines, goals, and milestones.

Qualifications

• 6 years’ experience in automotive or automated vehicle engineering, project management, project engineering, or technical management roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, science, or business management.
• Technical/engineering expertise with experience in the areas of responsibility for technical standards use, development, or auditing (automated or automotive industry use preferred).
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills along with excellent analytical, writing, editing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to organize effectively, carry out independent action, work on simultaneous assignments, and perform functions of a confidential manner.
• Strong project management skills.
• Global and cultural sensitivities.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong teamwork, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of trade association operations.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in engineering, science, quality, finance, or business management (preferred).
• Role-related certifications (preferred).
• 2 years of experience managing volunteer committees, or similar experience (preferred).
• Strong computer skills including MS Office and typical office application software; Knowledge of software and database systems (preferred).

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Standard business hours with flexibility for global meetings.
• Remote office with reliable, secure internet connection and proper ergonomic setup.
• Frequent virtual meetings; occasional travel (up to 30%) for technical conferences or committee sessions.
• Must maintain a confidential and secure workspace and comply with company data security policies.