Sr. Manager, Development Engineering

Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in technology, LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise, 'Life's Good', embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier life for all. We have a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence in over 290 locations.  Our diverse portfolio includes Home Appliance Solutions, Media Entertainment Solutions, Vehicle Solutions, and Eco Solutions.  Our management philosophy, "Jeong-do Management," embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of 'Customer-Value Creation' and 'People-Oriented Management', these values shape our corporate culture, fostering creativity, diversity, and integrity. At LG, we believe in the power of collective wisdom through an inclusive work environment.  Join us and become a part of a company that is shaping the future of technology.  At LG, we strive to make Life Good for Everyone.  

The Opportunity:

Driving better future mobility

VS (Vehicle component Solutions) Company (https://www.lg.com/global/mobility) of LG Electronics focuses on commercializing environmentally responsible automotive components and core solutions based on LG’s proprietary technologies. A leading provider of core components for global car manufacturers, VS Company is supporting the emerging trend of the vehicle industry.

As the Sr. Manager of Development Engineering you will:

• Lead development planning and manage multiple feature milestones
• Identify and manage all project development quality aspects before, during, and after development
• Understand team responsibilities and advise team members in both short‐ and long‐term contexts
• Manage OEM customer design requests, develop APQP, and coordinate 3rd‐party solutions
• Manage software and hardware issues, communicating with the customer to resolve them
• Release weekly progress reports and communicate with customer engineers
• Coordinate with LGE HQ function domains (not limited to a single program)
• Support resolution of business, manufacturing, and technical issues
• Identify and manage feature‐related issues; publish weekly status reports
• Support cross‐functional teams (Validation, Manufacturing, Procurement/Purchasing, Sales, and Quality)
• Act as the lead for development work priorities and serve as the main technical contact for customers
• Decide most program‐development items, with manager review if necessary
• Collaborate with Software/Hardware Project Leaders to plan or revise technical development
• Follow the customer’s acceptance process in addition to LG’s internal development process
• Influence functional specifications and target schedules in product development (VS business division)
• Contribute to longer‐term plans aligned with organizational vision
• Seek effective ways to implement functions that save resources and prevent repeated issues alongside engineers
• Propose ideas during planning; escalates to the Director for approval
• Assign action items to the relevant engineers for execution
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor or VP

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 10+ years of relevant experience including;
  • Building/leading technical teams for embedded systems
  • Working in or with distributed engineering teams, sales, quality, and customers
• Ability to:
  • Drive and/or test in a vehicle
  • Lift/carry up to 30 lbs (samples, boxes, tools)
  • Bench setup (up to 25 lbs)
  • Sit/drive/test vehicles for up to 4 hours at a time
  • Interact with displays/center controllers/steering wheel while driving or during stationary testing 
  • Manage multiple technical projects simultaneously, delivering on cost, quality, and timing
  • Recognize and mitigate technical/organizational challenges
  • Excel in written/oral communication with transparency
  • Lead and manage engagements with customers (mainly internal), collaborators, and 3rd‐party developers
  • Demonstrate expertise in managing multiple technical projects with agreed‐upon cost/quality/timing
  • Plan and coordinate cross‐functional teams
• Knowledge of: 
  • Vehicle Infotainment, Telematics, and Vehicle interface technology
  • Automotive materials or new technologies
  • Product life cycle from ideation to design, prototype, and production
• Passion for technology and problem‐solving
• Strong commitment to quality and detail
• Desire to learn new areas and unfamiliar technologies
• Travel: Up to 30% (domestic/international) for cust