General Engineering Supervisor

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.

 

Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer in the world, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 83-year history. Today, we're on the lookout for energetic people with the potential to perform, as well as the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

Location: Canton, MI, USA  

 

 

What we are looking for:

Yazaki is looking for an Engineering Supervisor to join our Ford Engineering Business Unit in Canton, MI. This person will lead and guide an engineering team toward achieving their functional objectives. Identify resources, skills training, and other support needed to meet established targets. Communicate the team’s progress and status of assignments with internal groups or externally, as required.

 

 What you will be doing:

• Set clear objectives and measures for their team.
• Spend time and commit the time of others to what is important.
• Communicate effectively (written and verbal forms) in engineering or business context.
• Is timely and forthcoming with information relevant to the situation.
• Practice attentive and active listening behaviors.
• Demonstrate patience to hear others out.
• Ensure daily business deliverables are completed according to appropriate timing
• Support team in creative/innovative solutions to resolve issues, while still meeting deliveries (timing, quality, cost).
• Understand the fundamental technical issues associated with the design of the product and the application of underlying materials/ technologies
• Assure adherence to applicable department processes
• Understand, deploy, and oversee effective utilization of engineering toolsets to meet customer and business requirements
• Ensure proper training, application, and execution of the GPMS (Global Project Management System) by engineering teams
• Identify obstacles from internal organization that could impact the team’s ability to deliver to requirements
• Ensure work product supports BU/Core Engineering (Organizational) Objectives
• Hold effective development discussions with staff. Ensure up-to-date training for self and staff
• Submit appropriate candidates for promotion
• Direct or indirect participation in interviewing, hiring, and coaching of subordinate staff members
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