Inalfa Roof Systems Group · 4 weeks ago
Manager, Sustaining Engineering
Acworth
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expInalfa Roof Systems is a world leading supplier for OEM automotive roof systems and still growing strong. As a Sustaining Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and technical leadership of the engineering department, ensuring robust designs and processes to meet customer expectations.
AutomotiveManufacturing
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Bachelor degree in Engineering from an accredited university
Five to seven years of engineering management experience with managing managers (people, equipment, resources and budget)
Automotive and light truck experience at a Tier 1 supplier to the industry
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
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
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
Preferred
MBA or advanced technical degree a plus
Benefits
Paid vacation.
Paid sick time.
Healthcare, dental, prescription drug insurance plans.
Company paid and voluntary life insurance plans.
Disability benefits.
Company
Inalfa Roof Systems Group
Inalfa Roof Systems Group is designs, develops and manufactures sunroofs & open roof systems for the major OEM's in the automotive industry.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2011-04-27Acquired
Leadership Team
Georges Andary
President @ CEO Inalfa Group
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