PKC Group

Manager, Design Engineering & Testing

Farmington Hills, MI, US

21 days ago
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Job Description

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.

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