Senior Director, Energy System Optimization

3 days ago


Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States Volkswagen of America Full time
About the Role

As Senior Director of Energy System Optimization, you will lead the development and localization of High Voltage Batteries and vehicle-related systems at Volkswagen of America. This role requires strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of EV technology.

Responsibilities
  • Operational Management: 70%

Drive local innovation and collaborate with external vendors and research partners to develop, test, and industrialize High Voltage Batteries and vehicle systems. Lead project management for new projects and model care in terms of technology, timing, cost, and supply.

  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead all NAR development, localization, and testing of High Voltage Batteries (cells, modules, pack) according to VW Group standards and in close alignment with VW CoE in Germany.
  • Support all NAR High Voltage Battery assembly facilities during industrialization and daily production.
  • Manage supplier evaluation initiatives, qualification processes, and supports localization of new suppliers.
  • Supervise Managers and the specification of the business plans; supports and guides planning and expansion phases and regular reviews.
  • Product optimization: 20%

Identify opportunities for cost reduction and product optimization measures for High Voltage Batteries and whole vehicle functions (e.g., range, charging) in terms of cost, performance, and customer experience.

  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead cost down measures by reducing variance, part optimization, and identification of local standards.
  • Lead product optimization measures for High Voltage Batteries and whole vehicle functions (e.g., range, charging) in terms of cost, performance, and customer experience.
  • Innovation and research: 10%

Develop and implement research projects with local universities to drive local innovation and advance EV technology.

  • Qualifications:

We are seeking an experienced professional with 10+ years in a leadership role and 7+ years of automotive High Voltage Battery and EV Systems experience. A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required, and a Master's Degree in Engineering is desired.

The ideal candidate will possess overarching leadership skills, analytical and conceptual thinking, and expert knowledge in EV & High Voltage Component technology.



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