Engineering Group

automotive

EngineeringGroup-Process&SystemLead

Shanghai, China FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Engineering Group - Process & System Lead at Engineering Group. Skills: Process and System Interface with JVs and Global, Engineering Release and Service-Part Processes Design and Improvement, Cross-regional Collaboration, Process Management Capabilities Building, Leadership and Technical Advisory, Process, System & Integration Management, Business Requirements & Stakeholder Management, GPDS and Service-Related Change Management, Continuous Improvement & Governance, Risk & Issue Management. Serv”

What You'll Achieve.

ensure consistency and compliance; proactively build critical process-management capabilities; support future growth; reduce process and quality risks; meet program milestones; ensure sustainable results; ensure transparency and alignment; enhance efficiency, quality, and compliance; reduce process and quality risks

Industry & Context.

automotive
Problems you'll solve

problem-solving skills with a track record of identifying process gaps and successfully implementing improvement actions; Coordinate cross-functional problem solving, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions

Eligibility Requirements

on-site work arrangement, expected to report to the Advanced Technical Center full time

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Significant experience in engineering operations, process management, or systems integration within the automotive or related industry, Proven experience working with product development and release processes (e.g., GPDS) and engineering change management (ECRs, NPNs), Understanding of data, system, and integration requirements across engineering, manufacturing, and service domains, Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority in a complex, global, and matrixed environment, Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills across cultures and time zones, Problem-solving skills with a track record of identifying process gaps and successfully implementing improvement actions, Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Nice to Have

Master’s degree

What You'll Do.

Serve as the primary interface between global System Business Owners and JV Single Point Contacts for all process and system topics

Ensure alignment on requirements

and timing across regions and functions

Lead and provide direction to a cross-functional team in a technical advisory capacity

Define team deliverables

and monitor execution quality to meet program milestones

Identify and document end-to-end process

and integration requirements to enable program execution

Analyze current-state processes

identify gaps or risks

and develop mitigation and improvement plans

Drive implementation of approved changes and track action closure to ensure sustainable results

Lead the collection and consolidation of business requirements from program execution teams

Act as the single voice representing program needs to other organizations (e.g.

Develop and execute communication plans to ensure transparency and alignment around decisions

Own and maintain GPDS specifications for production and service-only parts for SGMW export programs

Ensure correct implementation of service-related ECRs (including NPNs)

with proper effective dates and stock/service dispositions in line with GRC requirements

Partner with relevant stakeholders to secure approvals

coordinate cut-in timing

and validate data integrity in supporting systems

Lead continuous improvement initiatives for engineering release and service-part processes to enhance efficiency

Establish and monitor key process metrics (e.g.

implementation quality

Develop and maintain process documentation

and training materials for JVs and internal stakeholders

Proactively identify process and system-related risks impacting program delivery

Coordinate cross-functional problem solving

and corrective actions

Escalate critical issues with clear impact assessment and recommended options

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Bridge between Global and JVs; Serve as the primary interface between global System Business Owners and JV Single Point Contacts; Ensure alignment on requirements, priorities, and timing across regions and functions; Lead and provide direction to a cross-functional team; Act as the single voice representing program needs to other organizations (e.g., Global Engineering, IT, Quality, Manufacturing, Service); Partner with relevant stakeholders to secure approvals, coordinate cut-in timing, and validate data integrity; Coordinate cross-functional problem solving, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills across cultures and time zones; Develop and execute communication plans to ensure transparency and alignment

Process & Methodology

Define team deliverables, Set timelines, Monitor execution quality to meet program milestones, Drive implementation of approved changes, Track action closure, Develop and execute communication plans, Coordinate cut-in timing, Coordinate cross-functional problem solving

Full Job Description

**Job Description** **Work Arrangement** _This role is categorized as on-site. The successful candidate is expected to report to the Advanced Technical Center full time._ **The Role -** As business with our joint ventures expands, the complexity of engineering release, data permissions, and cross-regional collaboration is increasing. A dedicated Process and Lead role is needed to act as the single process interface with JVs and Global, leading the design and continuous improvement of engineering release and service-part-related processes to ensure consistency and compliance. This position also allows JVs to proactively build critical process-management capabilities to support future growth and reduce process and quality risks. **What You’ll Do** * **Bridge between Global and JVs** * Serve as the primary interface between global System Business Owners and JV Single Point Contacts for all process and system topics. * Ensure alignment on requirements, priorities, and timing across regions and functions. * **Leadership & Technical Advisory** * Lead and provide direction to a cross-functional team in a technical advisory capacity. * Define team deliverables, set timelines, and monitor execution quality to meet program milestones. * **Process, System & Integration Management** * Identify and document end-to-end process, system, and integration requirements to enable program execution. * Analyze current-state processes, identify gaps or risks, and develop mitigation and improvement plans. * Drive implementation of approved changes and track action closure to ensure sustainable results. * **Business Requirements & Stakeholder Management** * Lead the collection and consolidation of business requirements from program execution teams. * Act as the single voice representing program needs to other organizations (e.g., Global Engineering, IT, Quality, Manufacturing, Service). * Develop and execute communication plans to ensure transparency and alignment around decisions, action p

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