Job Description

Lotus Cars USA is responsible for the Marketing, Sales and After Sales of the Lotus products in the US region. To bring the company to the level we want it to be, we are looking for a Fleet Manager in the Engineering Department to join us in our US HQ based Texas.

Role Responsibilities

• Define with the validation, function owner, workshop team the vehicle fleet and validation strategy.
• Organize with the project the definition of the vehicle needed, quantity, and the timing to ensure that all the fleet is ready on time for all the US activities.
• Ensure that the preparation of the vehicle is well taken into account, in term of equipment inside the car: Measurement laptop, logger, tracker, SW/HW definition, …
• Manage the sourcing of the service company and define the share of responsibility between them and Lotus Tech.
• Organize and lead the completed fleet execution for different purpose : data collection, validation or quality test.
• Define validation tactics and expedition route in taking lesson learn of the previous expedition.
• Estimate and respect the converged budget during the year. All over or under consumption shall be reported to management.
• Ensure a frequent benchmark of our direct competitor to identify interesting new direction trend.
• Report expedition or validation status and escalate blocking point to line manager and project manager

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required
• At least 5 years of experience in the field of vehicle fleet management.
• Experience in dealing with software traceability management.
• Experience in vehicle validation tool management and configuration (a minimum knowledge to use it is mandatory: Vector, BPlus, or DSpace or equivalent, Ubuntu, and Linux environment)
• Experience in conducting vehicle expedition.
• Strong leadership in evaluating and managing validation supplier to execute defined test cases.
• Experience in global team execution.
• Enthusiasm and passion to drive and develop cars.
• Open minded, solution driven, highly motivated engineer.
• Excellent communicator with an open and structured mindset.
• Fluent in English, Notion in German and Chinese would be a plus.
• High level of engagement to solve any issues and drive issue resolution.
• Positive attitude, resolute and highly skilled to drive for results.
• Flexible regarding travels
• High integrity and trust in all activities and communication.

What we offer:

• We believe in compensating all our talented employees fairly. Ask us, and we can tell you upfront what our  salary package would look like.
• We provide  a company car scheme to make your commute smoother than a freshly waxed sports car. 
• Enjoy your 25 vacation days , giving you ample opportunity to unwind, explore, or binge-watch your favourite shows.
• We work hybrid , meaning you will be in the office when necessary and you can work from home when you're needed there.
• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Medical savings plan
• Accident insurance
• Disability & vision

Additional Info:

• This role will be working from our US HQ in Texas within our flexible working policy.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the USA without VISA sponsorship.

Our Company:

Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with a 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2023 our fully-electric Hyper-GT Emeya.  By 2026 Lotus will produce three more all-electric lifestyle models that change the game.

As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them. In Lotus Cars USA we form a diverse and international team.

We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Group Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organization. Read more here: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Lotus Cars.

Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus Cars Europe? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure:

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