Primary technical interface within customers and R&D with focus on product performance, cost, and quality
Primary decision in the choice of the engine and engine rating based on the Sales/Customer requests.
IM has to work in order to reach agreements between Chief Engineer and  Vehicle Platform by one side and the Customer on the other side.
Application requirements → IM responsibility: customer book of requirements / CdC / EPP.
Each customer request needs to be formalized in writing from/to Key Account or TCS.
IM shall provide evaluation of technical / economic / timing aspects.
Budget (PR Management during quotation phase) → The Product Request is sent by IM to all involved PE functions: Chief/ACE (Design & testing), Application, Controls, Homologation, ATS, Cost engineering. A standard form will be used for technical / economic evaluation.
Timing plans → IM responsibility: The Integration tracking, to be shared with Customer / Platform / Engineering functions,  highlights the customers activities in comparison with the approved Platform Level I. It supports the PM to keep Level I in line with Customer master timing and Vehicle Integration Level III (field test and RG vehicle fleet status).
Prototypes Delivery Plan → IM is responsible to obtain customer agreement on prototype scope of supply for each phase and to agree the relevant delivery time
Technical results  → IM responsibility: To manage the communications vs. Customer relevant to of all technical reports/deliverables regarding the development projects. The management of electronics/dataset/vehicle application activities is described in a specific RASIC.
Respond to engineering related questions to the Sales dept.
Participate and bring an important contribution to the Conferences, trade Shows and Exhibitions relevant for the customer base
Ability to travel more than 55% of the time, mostly overnight, often with last minute notice.

He is a LEADER. In each and every moment he is in full control of the Integration Team and of all the activities.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve issues successfully and negotiate appropriate actions

Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal

Strong problem solving and discernment skills for various decisions.   Excellent analytical skills

Strong knowledge of word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet applications

Intermediate knowledge of CAD and other engineering tools

Diesel engine experience and 2-4 years of experience with common rail fuel injection system

Knowledge of thermodynamic/combustion principles

Bachelor’s Degree from a Top 5 University in Mechanical, Electronic,

5 years of Application Engineering  or Project Management experience in Heavy Duty Automotive  (preferable OEMs, Tier 1 Supplier, Diesel Engine)

Project Manager Professional certification of the Project Management Institute is a plus.