Manager, Design Engineering & Testing

Motherson • Farmington Hills, MI

66d

About The Position

The position involves managing current and new component design engineering and testing requirements to meet business objectives. The role requires creating design concepts based on customer inputs and developing PV testing plans. A strong understanding of product costing and testing cost estimation is essential, along with knowledge of product manufacturing processes that may impact quality, delivery, and cost. The candidate will lead and support the development of a business plan to ensure the attainment of company sales goals and profitability by performing market research, competitor analysis, and customer surveys. Responsibilities also include supporting organizational activities for VA/VE & inventory control, ensuring proper customer information flow regarding technical and quality issues, and working with external test labs to coordinate testing activities. The role demands continuous development of influence with key customer decision-makers and providing leadership as an internal/external customer advocate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum of five years demonstrated leadership/management experience
• Experience in Component PV Testing
• Knowledge of 3D Software CATIA/CREO
• Proven account management skills to create and maintain customer relationships
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments with high quality and on-time completion
• Thorough understanding of design and engineering disciplines
• Knowledge of IS/TS/QS9000 Procedures and Standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
• Cost reporting/reconciliation as required
• Skilled negotiator

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Engineering/Business or equivalent
• Previous role with key OEM/Tier account related to light vehicle, commercial vehicle, or specialized product OEM
• Knowledge of High Voltage Wiring Harness Component design

Responsibilities

• Manage current and new component design engineering and testing requirements to meet business objectives
• Create design concepts based on customer inputs and develop PV testing plans
• Understand product costing and testing cost estimation
• Understand product manufacturing processes that may impact quality, delivery, and cost
• Lead and support development of business plans to ensure attainment of company sales goals and profitability
• Perform market research, competitor analysis, and customer surveys
• Gather customer requirements and initiate development of action plans
• Develop business case/white paper with cross-functional team support
• Deliver technical RFQ responses and negotiate technical points with organizational approval
• Support organizational activities for VA/VE & inventory control
• Ensure proper customer information flow regarding technical and quality issues
• Work with external test labs to coordinate testing activities and maintain PO tracker
• Ensure personnel development is defined and maintained
• Comply with all company policies and ensure a safe work environment
• Continuously develop a position of influence with key customer decision makers
• Define, develop, and deliver engineering solutions in support of customer initiatives
• Provide leadership as an internal/external customer advocate

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards
• Regular active, full-time role

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees