E-Bus Product Manager

About the role:

The EPDD team is looking for a product manager to support the development of BYD's next generation products. As a product manager you will be part of the European Product Development department (EPDD). The EPDD plans the sustainable product and technology roadmap for Europe and works on developing advanced, full electric bus and truck series which fulfill current and future European public transportation market needs. So you will participate in the planning of the product and technology roadmap, and discuss technical solutions and directions with the team in China. You will also participate in technical communication with European leading suppliers and local partners.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Involve in the entire design process, from conceptual model creation to production level design and detailing;
• Conduct benchmarking studies to determine best practices/ future trends;
• Analyze and assess the current overall vehicle layout and technical plan;
• Draft and develop the overall design specification of the vehicles;

• Understand (track) EC/ECE regulatory (revisions) requirements and their applicability to vehicle/subsystem/component compliance;
• Investigate local regulatory and registration requirements in targeted European countries;
• Analyze the homologation impact of engineering changes (project/running business) on system certificates and WVTA;
• Support the vehicle development department in checking the regulatory compliance of components and systems throughout the development process;

• Understand the voice of customer for European electric buses and proactively seek out opportunities for new or repeat business;
• Support the development of new features and system requirements Ensure compliance with the applicable codes, practices, policies, and specifications;
• Keep up with current and developing engineering trends.

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in mechanical or automotive engineering;

• At least 10 years of Experience in the commercial vehicle industry;

• Great knowledge of commercial vehicle market, including the product development process, legislation and standards;

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English language, other European language capabilities will be a plus;

• Be an effective team member, working with supervisor and colleagues to ensure smooth workflow with maximum output;

• Assertive, Optimistic, resilient and welcomes change;

• Engage interest and participation of others and have a collaborative approach to working together;

• You have a creative mind and strong analytical skills.

We offer:

• Job in a fast-developing company that stands for sustainable and forward-thinking technology;

• Plenty of career growth opportunities within a fast growing R&D team.

• Exposure to the European commercial EV customer base as well as to the state-of-the-art R&D HQ in China.

• Performance and experience based competitive remuneration, pension plan, commuting allowance, visa sponsorship if applicable;

Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature and a World of clean air. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team