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Chief Commercial Leader
Shape Corp.United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Jul 2026
About the role
Position Summary: This is not a traditional automotive account management position. This role is designed for a business leader who thrives at the intersection of advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, mobility innovation, energy storage systems, and disruptive technology. The Chief Engineer will develop and implement strategies in automotive, aerospace, and other emerging technology plans and programs geared towards existing and new markets. Success in this role requires an individual who is energized by rapid change, willing to challenge conventional thinking, and capable of shaping opportunities years before they become formal sourcing decisions.The ideal candidate is motivated by the opportunity to help Shape become a critical strategic partner to a company building the future.
The Chief Engineer is responsible for integrating, engineering, sales, and program execution into a unified team that drives growth and delivery for our customers. This position serves as the primary owner of customer relationships, including both commercial and technical outcomes while ensuring engineering capabilities are translated into awarded business, strong customer parnerships, and successful program execution.
Essential Job Functions include, but not limited to, the following:
Lead the voice of customer (VOC) for the division. Business partner to the division Managing Director for all customer facing matters.
Serve as the primary owner of customer relationships, leading the division in the development and execution of the sales, engineering, and porgram vision.
Lead the development of new products from concept through production launch.
Serve as the central leader between customers and internal teams, aligning engineering, operations, commercial, and program resources to advance new product opportunities from concept through production launch.
Work collaboratively with customers to define requirements, evaluate technical solutions, and guide development activities while ensuring alignment with manufacturing capabilities, timing, cost, and business objectives.
Facilitate decision making throughout the product development process, helping teams resolve technical, commercial, and operational challenges to keep programs moving forward and deliver successful outcomes.
Ensure alignment between customer expectations, commercial commitments, and execute while working closely with the plant operations team.
Influence customer architecture, sourcing decisions, and technical direction early in the development cycle.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities aligned with strategic growth priorities.
Develop and oversee detailed growth strategies and the preparation of initial business cases for each new business opportunity.
Identify and develop new business opportunities.
Develop and maintain relationships with customer executives in purchasing, engineering, and advance
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