Manager, Design Engineering & Testing

RESPONSIBILITIES / RESPONSABILIDADES - List the essential functions (i.e. key responsibilities with expected end results), which must be accomplished in order to fulfill the purpose of your position as described above

* Manage current and new component design engineering and testing requirements to meet business objectives

* Creating Design Concept based on customer inputs and develop PV testing plan.

* Understanding of product costing and testing cost estimation is required.

* Understanding of product manufacturing and processes which may impact quality, delivery, and cost. Also, an understanding of upstream processes and cost drivers.

* Lead and support development of business plan that ensures attainment of company sales goals and profitability by performing market research, competitor analysis and customer surveys, gather customer requirements; initiating and coordinating development of action plans; develop business case / white paper with cross functional team support; and deliver technical RFQ response and negotiate technical points with proper organizational approval.

* Support for organizational activities for VA/VE & inventory control

* Accountable for proper customer information flow with respect to technical and quality issues, as well as any purchasing initiated information requests that affect customer satisfaction.

* Working with external test labs to get the quotes as per test plan coordinating POs and maintaining the PO tracker for testing activities and coordinating for their payment

* 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, including all related groups.

* Define, develop and deliver engineering solutions in support of customer initiatives and business needs.

* Provide leadership to all pertinent groups as an internal/external customer advocate to achieve the highest level of customer support.

KNOWLEDGE / CONOCIMIENTO
- Describe any knowledge or skill (eg, technical, scientific, administrative, managerial) which the position requires.

Education and Experience:

* Bachelors' Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience in related field.

* Minimum of five years demonstrated leadership / management experience.

* Experience on Component PV Testing

Preferred:

* Masters Degree in Engineering / Business or equivalent.

* Previous role with key OEM/Tier account; light vehicle, commercial vehicle, specialized product OEM related to agriculture, construction or recreational sports.

Skill/ knowledge requirements:

* Knowledge of 3D Software CATIA / CREO

* Provides technical expertise and guidance to staff as appropriate.

* Proven Account Management skills required to create, maintain and enhance customer relationships.

* Strong communication and organizational skills with ability to communicate to all levels of the organization.

* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments with high quality and on-time completion.

* Thorough understanding of design and engineering disciplines.

* IS/TS/QS9000 Procedures and Standards

* Engineering Standards

* Program and time management

* Microsoft Office software

* Cost reporting / reconciliation as and when required

* Skilled negotiator

* Knowledge of High Voltage Wiring Harness Component design is preferred.

Working Conditions:

* Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time, both domestically and internationally.

* Medium physical activity - ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

* High level of initiative and works well in team environment.

* Able to manage stressful situations and deadline pressures.

* Plans and executes responsibilities with minimal direction.

What we offer.

* The position is a regular active, full time role with competitive total rewards.

* We are an EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Vets/VEVRAA Federal contractor.