Global Head of Engineering

Overview

You’re passionate about a zero-emissions future and want to build something special. You want to own your space but work with talented, like-minded people on important projects. The pace doesn’t scare you; it excites you. Quality and integrity matter to you.

We feel exactly the same way.

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Role

We’re currently on the lookout for a Global Head of Engineering to join the Nikola engineering team to deliver our state-of-the-art battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric class 8 semi-trucks to market. In this role you will lead analysis, design, validation, and release of the following areas:

• Propulsion Engineering
• Vehicle Integration
• ADAS
• Electrical Engineering
• Vehicle Engineering
• Battery Systems
• Hydrogen Systems
  
  

Responsibilities

You Will

• Lead cross-functional teams, suppliers, manufacturing, testing, and validation teams on the complete life cycle of the project through product launch, and implementation of lessons learned on subsequent products (cradle-to-cradle responsibility)
• Execute innovative roadmaps, portfolios, and sustainability strategies
• Maintain and enhance technical relationship with key technical stakeholders
• Create and shape an inclusive, collaborative, and inspiring working culture
• Develop a highly motivated, professional, and skilled team to the next level
• Utilize competitive insights to refine our product offerings
• Manage the product development budget, allocating resources effectively to achieve project milestones and objectives
• Design a culture of open feedback by partnering with the COO to receive feedback on product design
  
  

Qualifications

You Have

• BSME, BS Automotive Engineering or related degree
• 15+ years automotive or heavy truck industry mechanical, design or product development experience
• Excellent communications skills demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels
• Strong grasp of solid and fluid mechanics fundamentals
• Proven experience in leading vehicle design and development teams.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, FMEA, DVP&R, DFSS, DFA, DFM, APQP, VAVE and problem resolution (8D, Ishikawa diagrams, etc.)
• Engineering knowledge of defined requirements and validation of component(s) / system(s) design, function, performance, production & manufacturing requirements, testing, and validation
• Experience launching automotive or trucking products
  
  

Candidates must have current U.S. work authorization or be TN eligible from Mexico or Canada. This position is not eligible for CPT or OPT.

EEO Statement

Nikola Corporation™ is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, age, sex, ancestry, marital status, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, medical condition, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other classification protected by state or federal law.