Engineering Manager - Security & Safety Management
About The Position
The Engineering Manager – Product Safety & Security drives the strategic direction of Gentex product safety and security engineering. The role leads Functional Safety, Cybersecurity, or Regulatory engineering teams in identifying solutions to product and regulatory requirements related to product safety and security. It oversees safety and security engineering across production products, establishes team direction aligned with organizational and corporate objectives, and improves and standardizes engineering methods and processes. The manager also supports cross-functional project success and manages relationships with contract software development companies and staff augmentation contracts.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or another related technical discipline.
- At least 5 years of relevant cybersecurity engineering experience.
- At least 2 years of experience managing a team of engineers.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or another related technical discipline.
- 10 years of relevant cybersecurity engineering experience.
- 5 years of experience managing a team of engineers.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of product safety and security engineering activities across Gentex production products.
- Set the product safety and security engineering team's vision in alignment with the broader organization and corporate objectives.
- Recruit, train, retain, and manage the performance of direct reports.
- Mentor and coach engineering leaders to optimize team performance.
- Drive the strategy and continuous improvement of product safety and security engineering methods and processes.
- Standardize engineering processes to support the success of production products.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support project success.
- Manage relationships with contract software development companies and coordinate staff augmentation contracts based on production program demands.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Strengthen teams by working with staff and leading by example.
- Ensure information is complete and accurate, and follow up to confirm agreements and commitments are fulfilled.
- Balance stakeholder needs, prioritize requirements, and keep stakeholders updated on project status.
- Communicate clearly through multiple modes, adapting to different audiences.
- Maintain honesty, integrity, and confidentiality regarding company matters.
- Comply with company policies and procedures and safety regulations; promote a safe workplace and safely perform duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
