Durability and Reliability Lead Engineer Job in Helmond, Netherlands

Electric cars have the potential to benefit everyone tremendously. Not only do they provide a way to reduce emissions and thereby provide us with cleaner air in our cities, electric cars are an important part of the solution to mitigate climate change.

At Lightyear, we love electric cars and know they will prove a turning point in history. We started the Lightyear because we could not just be bystanders of the electric car revolution. We have a very strong drive to accelerate the introduction of electric cars around the globe.

Durability and Reliability Lead Engineer Job Description

At Lightyear we envision a shift from traditional environment polluting vehicles to clean and affordable mobility for everyone, everywhere. It is our mission to disrupt the electric car market by providing zero emission mobility and use the power of the sun to charge your car. But also we want our ambassadors to achieve this positive impact on the world in the best vehicle possible. As Durability and Reliability Lead Engineer you will be leading the development of D&R within Lightyear. In a team of highly skilled and talented engineers you will master Vehicle Durability and Reliability within Lightyear. As Durability and Reliability engineer you will, with your knowledge, influence the design engineers but you will manage the real world of testing!

Responsibilities

• Leading the setup and development of Vehicle Durability and Reliability within Lightyear. 
• Setting Vehicle Level D&R Targets, requirements and load cases for Lightyear One.
• Assisting members of all systems (e.g. Interior, Exterior, Vehicle Dynamics) in the development of the D&R attribute through the design phase to ensure Lightyear One meets Customer Expectations and vehicle level targets are met.
• Educating engineers through the business about the D&R attribute and designing for durability. 
• Leading the Vehicle Level D&R Verification and Validation by completing and/or organizing testing on relevant Vehicle Prototypes both in house and outsourced facilities. 
• Strong teamwork skills but also demonstrated abilities in resolving complex issues regarding Durability and Reliability

Durability and Reliability Lead Engineer Job Requirements

Requirements 

• A Bachelor or Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering or any other related education (Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred)
• Relevant courses on Durability and Reliability and/or related fields are preferred
• Knowledge and application of Durability and Reliability simulation software is as a plus
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop effective solutions
• Ability to work independently in a complex and fast moving environment with a highly dynamic character
• Availability for 40 hours a week
• Highly evolved written and oral communication skills
• Strong teamwork skills but also demonstrated abilities in resolving complex issues regarding Durability & Reliability

• You are comfortable and energized by working in a team with a wide variety of backgrounds and skill-sets. You welcome constructive feedback and different perspectives. You desire to truly understand the goals and needs of your teammates and help them reach these goals.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment where several interdependent technologies are being developed simultaneously. You welcome the challenge of generating ideas and performing analysis based on inputs and requirements that are subject to change.
• Ability to make decisions, and effectively lead tasks and meet challenging deadlines with general requirements and wide responsibility

• High level of autonomy
• A multidisciplinary team of highly motivated and talented people
• A fast growing organization with lots of opportunities
• The ability to challenge the status quo and have a positive impact on a fast changing world
• 40 vacation days per year
• Flexible working hours
• Excellent travel expenses
• An interesting and well balanced pension plan that fits Lightyear and our mission
• Interesting share plan to really become part of Lightyear
• Time for informal get-togethers on Monday morning and Friday afternoon
• Attention for a good work & life balance
• We are building towards the future every day, we started in 2016 and we're making big steps. We are also building and improving our conditions for our employees.

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