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PKC Group · 2 weeks ago

Manager, Design Engineering & Testing

Farmington Hills, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

PKC Group is seeking a Manager for Design Engineering & Testing. The role involves managing component design engineering and testing requirements, supporting business objectives, and ensuring effective communication with customers and stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Component PV Testing3D Software CATIA / CREOAccount ManagementMechanical / Electrical EngineeringIS/TS/QS9000 StandardsEngineering StandardsProgramTime managementSkilled negotiatorCost reportingHigh Voltage Wiring Harness designCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

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

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

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

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

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

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

Knowledge of High Voltage Wiring Harness Component design is preferred