Engineering Manager

SHIELD Restraint Systems • Elkhart, IN

73d

About The Position

The Engineering Manager is a technical expert who is responsible for leading cross functional teams to complete assigned projects within time and budget constraints. The Engineering Manager is responsible for the team's performance and quality of work. Typical duties include assessing the team's skills and implementing training as needed, leading design reviews, verifying and documenting performance of engineered products against the design requirements, developing new test procedures, conducting intellectual property assessments, and delivering the phase review process deliverables for each project. The Engineering Manager role is intended to be a lead-in position to VP of Engineering and has significant growth potential within SHIELD and TransDigm Group. Potential candidates will be required to take pre-employment assessments.

Requirements

• BSME minimum, master's in engineering preferred
• 5 - 10 years progressive engineering leadership
• Experienced SolidWorks (or similar) user
• Strong PC skills (MS Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point etc.)
• Exposure to ISO9000 / IATF 16949 manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of recognized Engineering systems and techniques, including as a minimum: APQP, PPAP, Process Flow Chart, PFMEA, DFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC & Problem Solving (e.g. 8D)
• Experience in an occupant protection/ safety restraints field and/or child safety product development preferred
• Automotive safety system regulatory (ECE, FMVSS) knowledge preferred
• Experience in manufacturing both high- and low-volume production processes and methods, including: stamping, injection molding, machining, and corrosion protection
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Self-starter who works effectively in a high-pressure environment
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering team to deliver products on time that result in both high customer satisfaction and achieve targets for quality, performance, and profitability
• Responsible for team leadership & employee motivation, management, and talent development
• Prioritize, assign, and review the work of project team Engineers and CAD Designers
• Ensure team members manage projects per SHIELD procedures and the PDP process
• Stimulate team members to think of creative solutions to difficult problems
• Mentor team members in the development of customers, products, processes and Shield culture
• Set and achieve goals for continuous improvement of your team through training and annual performance reviews for team members
• Keep abreast of technological innovations and customer trends within the industry and encourage team members to do the same
• Ensure that all product designs comply with regulatory and customer standards
• Liaise with other SHIELD operating locations to ensure standard working practices are being observed
• Interface with customers and suppliers on engineering-related matters
• Lead regular Engineering team meetings to ensure good communication between the Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Operations teams involved in each project
• Follow all SHIELD Employee Policies as described in the Employee Handbook
• Any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the VP of Engineering

Benefits

• Diversity and inclusion commitment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees