Manager, Sustaining Engineering

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Would you like to work on the development of roof systems for future car models together with some of the market leaders in the automotive industry? Inalfa Roof Systems is a world leading supplier for OEM automotive roof systems and still growing strong. Are you ready to grow with us?

Are you ready to shift into the next gear of your career? As Sustaining Engineering Manager within Inalfa you are in the driver’s seat for Sustaining Operations Management Team.  The position will be responsible for the day to day management and technical leadership of the technical engineering department at the Operations site including Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering and Controls Engineering.

The Sustaining Engineering Manager will be responsible for leading and improving the technical strengths of the engineering department thus ensuring robust designs and processes are in place to meet and exceed internal and external customer expectations.

The position will plan, organize, and control all tasks associated with the accomplishment of all sustaining engineering objectives. The position with provide technical guidance to ensure best practices and guidelines are utilized to achieve measurable goals.

Reporting directly to the Operations Plant Manager and indirectly to the VP of Engineering, the Sustaining Engineering Manager will work closely with both to cultivate a culture and department performance that will allow the organization to grow and sustain a competitive advantage in the market.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.   Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversee and manage the day to day engineering activities, ensuring work products are delivered on-time and within budgets.
• Actively participate and integrate with the NA Operations and Engineering departments to ensure annual goals and objectives are realized.
• Effectively manage the development and the capabilities of employees in either a technical or managerial role within the organization.
• Ensure technical issues are resolved in a timely manner and with a cost effective solution.
• Defines a sustainable competitive advantage that exceeds internal and external customer expectations.
• Focuses on robust designs, solutions and improvements that result in lower overall life cycle costs and reduced warranty.
• Manages the development and growth of the overall engineering department through recruiting, onboarding, training, career development and succession planning.
• Ensures that Inalfa work and component standards are followed at all times including adherence to the Product Realization Plan or PRP.
• Works closely with global colleagues on technical council objectives that improve our overall technical capabilities.
• Track the planning documents such as: customer planning, prototype, & test planning
• Develop and organize needs to meet operations targets (including ERD)
• Develop & Maintain systems & procedures for continuous improvements internally & globally
• Develop improved or new designs for automotive sunroof modules and roof systems or modifies existing equipment on production vehicles, and directs building, modification, and testing of products by performing the following duties
• Ensure the appropriate engineering tools are used throughout the design process, i.e. design standards, DFMEA, design stacks, etc.
• Support cost reduction activities as appropriate
• Support Purchasing and SQA with technical input in to supply base issues

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises the employees in the Operations Sustaining Engineering department.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization policies and applicable laws.

IATF 16949/ ISO14001 / ISO 45001 RESPONSIBILITIES:

The IATF16949and ISO14001 responsibilities listed below are required for this position.  Adhere to all IATF16949 (Quality) / ISO14001 (Environmental) / ISO 45001 (Health & Safety) procedures as related to the operations department function.

QUALIFICATIONS   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have strong product technical experience designing, developing and launching electrical and mechatronic type assemblies for automobiles and light trucks.
• Must be able to act as the “go to person” for all technical issues related to the electrical engineering disciplines that report to this position.
• Proven capabilities to be an effective communicator, bridge builder and problem solver internally and externally in front of customers.
• The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent problem solving skills to analyze solve and drive problems to resolution with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels.
• High personal and moral integrity that align with the company’s values.
• Must be able to travel regionally and globally when required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor degree in Engineering from an accredited university. Five to seven years of engineering management experience with managing managers (people, equipment, resources and budget).  MBA or advanced technical degree a plus. Automotive and light truck experience at a Tier 1 supplier to the industry.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.   Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.   Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.   Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.   Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, ascend and descend ladders and, stairs.    The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT   The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This employee regularly works in an office environment.   Occasionally the employee works in the manufacturing area environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, and chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The environment is not climate controlled and temperature may vary. Additional personal protective equipment may be required to be worn in the assigned area.

What can you expect from us? 

• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick time.
• Healthcare, dental, prescription drug insurance plans.
• Company paid and voluntary life insurance plans.
• Disability benefits.

Our Core Values are One Inalfa, Ownership, Ambition and Progress.

 

WE ARE IN IT TO WIN IT!

Does this sound interesting to you? Don't hesitate and submit your application today.

Location

Cherokee Assembly

Time Type

Full time

Contact Person

Jonathan Wyatt