Manager, Engineering - Actuators & Slack Adjusters

Manager, Engineering - Actuators & Slack Adjusters 

LOCATION: Avon / Ohio (US-OH), United States | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 10712 | JOB GRADE: 18  

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

 

Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix, we set the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for growing the skillset, technical excellence, and overall effectiveness of the engineering function. The role ensures the organization is equipped with the capabilities required to deliver high-quality products and services. This position requires strong foresight and advanced engineering judgment to anticipate challenges, coach engineering personnel, and establish design standards based on engineering first principles.

Essential Functions:

• Provide leadership and direction to the engineering team in alignment with established Bendix goals and priorities while developing a highly skilled and innovative technical organization
• Drive competitive benchmarking and testing to identify industry trends and emerging technologies, ensuring insights are integrated into product development
• Assess and define technical resource requirements to support approved product development projects
• Coach and support engineering staff in resolving technical challenges and overcoming project-related impediments
• Ensure DFMEA documentation is reviewed and updated as required for Engineering Change Requests and lessons learned from field experience
• Ensure Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R) documents are thoroughly developed and maintained by Design Release Engineers responsible
• Support field investigations and ensure lessons learned are incorporated into product development processes

 

Knowledge:

• Expert-level technical knowledge of engineering products and systems, experience with commercial vehicle air brake systems a plus
• Strong understanding of budget planning and financial management principles
• Extensive knowledge of resource planning and allocation strategies

 

Experience:

• 10+ years of engineering experience with progressively increasing responsibility

• Minimum of 3+ years in a technical leadership role with direct influence over engineering teams and program planning.  Global/remote management experience a plus
• Experience working with PLM systems such as Team Center or Active Work Space
• Time spent working within a global engineering team on joint development projects and shared standards and specifications
• Experience with Agile methodologies and SCRUM tools preferred

 

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and collaborative team-oriented mindset
• Proven technical leadership skills that promote robust product validation and engineering excellence
• Ability to establish and maintain high standards for technical performance and quality
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional and global teams in a dynamic environment

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 10 years of related experience

 

Position Requirements:  

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to