Senior Manager of Vehicle Engineering, EU

As the largest global shared micromobility business, Lime is on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. A Time Magazine 100 Most Influential Company, Lime has powered more than one billion rides in close to 30 countries across five continents, spurring a new generation of clean alternatives to car ownership. Learn more at li.me.

At Lime, we design and develop our vehicles in house to build the best possible ride for our customers. Our vehicles are a public reminder of our presence, and the foundation upon which the Lime experience is built. Building our own hardware is a strategic advantage that allows us to innovate and respond quickly to this fast-changing segment.

As a Senior Manager of Vehicle Engineering, you play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our products. Your mission? To manage a dynamic team of mechanical and electrical engineers. You will drive the successful development of Lime vehicles, vehicle accessories, and new technologies.

This is a remote role with regular visits to our engineering offices in the EU, and occasional travel to Lime’s global offices and Lime’s supplier sites.

• →

  Manage and inspire a high-performance hardware engineering team that develops the industry’s best hardware - now and in the future. This team consists of enthusiastic mechanical and electrical engineers that are currently developing our future vehicles.

• →

  Provide subject matter expertise and thought leadership to shape and influence future roadmaps, product architectures, technology investments, partnerships, and product plans.

• →

  Engage in and support all aspects of the product life cycle management, including concept, development, integration, qualification, manufacturing, delivery, acceptance, field performance, and end-of life.

• →

  Collaborate with cross-functional team members to identify vehicle features, functions, and requirements.

• →

  Provide technical oversight and management of ODM and JDM supplier relationships and projects.

• →

  Partner with our global Operations team to identify and develop improvements to our deployed vehicle fleet. These improvements include improved serviceability, higher reliability, and lower total cost of ownership.

• →

  Create initial prototypes and concept models of new vehicle modules with an eye towards practicality and manufacturing feasibility.

• →

  Stay abreast of new technologies relevant to our industry and implement them when feasible. Continue to self-educate with new technologies.

• →

  Bring best in class tools and processes to Lime’s development processes including mCAD, structural simulation, mold flow simulation, 3D tolerance analysis, DFM, eCAD, schematic capture, circuit simulation, SIPI, PCB layout, PCB fab, SMT, ICT, conducted and OTA RF testing, system validation, and qualification.

• You are a curious, hands-on hardware manager that likes to prototype and test your ideas.

• You are a team player, eager to jump in and contribute to the team’s goals.

• You are able to successfully manage projects with nebulous goals and direction.

• You are an empathetic manager who enables members of your team to perform at their best.

• You have a deep understanding of the process by which systems are optimized for cost, performance, and hardware/firmware development efficiency.

• You have experience developing connected products (bluetooth, wifi, GPS, LTE, UWB, NFC)

• You are a skilled collaborator who aligns diverse goals and enables data driven decisions.

Preferred Experience:

• BSEE, BSME or similar with 10+ years of experience in hardware development

• Interest and,or experience in transportation/small vehicle design

• Experience with vehicle / motor control systems.

• Experience developing high volume plastic and metal components with tight tolerances and strict cosmetic standards

• Experience developing electro-mechanical systems utilizing motors, gears, control electronics, and integrated sensors.

• Experience developing battery powered, outdoor systems that demonstrate best in class safety