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.