IAC Group · 1 day ago
Senior Manager Product Engineering
Troy, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expIAC Group is a company focused on product development and engineering, and they are seeking a Senior Manager of Product Engineering. This role involves leading a team in the design and development of products, ensuring efficient production procedures, and maintaining quality standards throughout the product lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Responsible to identify, design and develop a product/product family
Ensures production procedures efficiently utilize materials and personnel
Tests finished product for quality purposes and recommends changes to product specifications as necessary
They receive and process changes required by clients, released on production (not launches), at a SR Level, responsible to develop the product from the concept up to the SOP on a limited basis (if it is a BTP, Built to Print) or as a full development as an FSS, Full-Service Supplier
May develop, uncover, characterize, and assess strategic new products and/or product extensions
Transforms and adopts discoveries to ensure research and development activities will maintain an organization’s competitive position
Will lead a team for a specific project
May also focus on pure research and/or design and implementing the manufacturing processes and equipment for the product
Ability to manage a diverse team with different experience levels
Managing their available resources as needed to be successful
Ability to work with managers/leaders from other teams as needed
Comfortable in working directly with the customer in various independent situations
Self-motivated and able to lead their team, at times, with little guidance from their manager
Ability to define product requirements to the customer
Ability to communicate customer wants/questions to support teams and then communicate guidance and design/tooling criteria back to the customer
An in-depth understanding of engineering discipline documents (DFMEA, DVP&R, EBOM)
Comfortable in creating, maintaining and updating the above documents as needed
Lead internal weekly design reviews
Track engineering changes through an ECN/RFQ system and help initiate if needed
Basic understanding of GD&T, gage/fixture design and build
Ability to support analysis of dimensional data and corrective action for product concerns
Understand and support various team disciplines (PFMEA, APQP, DFA, DFM, DFE, LPMP, PDM, DFSS
An understanding of FEA/CAE development and be able to communicate expected inputs/outputs needed for the design to be successfully evaluated for FEA/CAE
Ability to then analysis the outputs and suggest design improvements as needed
Team Center Experience
Initiate DR’s and DTR's for required design work and data transfers
Cut sections/take measurements
Maintain engineering open issues and evidence documents
Ensure customer expectations are being met or exceeded
Utilize lessons learned and continuous improvement activities to ensure robust designs
Responsible for the execution of initial engineering release and subsequent changes
Provide launch support, including onsite at IAC and customer manufacturing locations
Ability to manage/track their team’s budget, provide guidance to their manager as needed for any potential
Develop/Mentor their younger staff members and support their overall team’s long term development
Drive the overall company process and requirements
Willing and able to engage with their manager as needed to address: Team member shortfalls, issues with support groups, potential customer escalations, operational issues, etc. Budget shortfalls
Qualification
Required
Experience in leading a team in the development of a new process/product
Experience in dealing directly with the management level at the customer without direct support from their manager
Experience in the Design, development and engineering of multiple Interior commodities
Experience in the following Key Technologies: Injection Molding, Lamination of Coverstocks (Vac-forming, Press Lamination, Bladder Wrapping), Assembly of Parts (Vibration Welding, Sonic Welding, Heat Staking, Screw/Clip Attachment)
Experience in Second Tier Technologies that would be a plus in a candidate's consideration: Hybrid Injection Molding, Compression Molding, Cut & Sew
Experience in other Technologies that would be beneficial: Foam In Place, Laser Scoring, Knife Scoring (Sonic or Cold), Punch Trim, Waterjet Trim
BS/BA required
Requires 8-12 years of experience
Ability to manage a diverse team with different experience levels
Ability to work with managers/leaders from other teams as needed
Comfortable in working directly with the customer in various independent situations
Self-motivated and able to lead their team, at times, with little guidance from their manager
Ability to define product requirements to the customer
Ability to communicate customer wants/questions to support teams and then communicate guidance and design/tooling criteria back to the customer
An in-depth understanding of engineering discipline documents (DFMEA, DVP&R, EBOM)
Comfortable in creating, maintaining and updating the above documents as needed
Lead internal weekly design reviews
Track engineering changes through an ECN/RFQ system and help initiate if needed
Basic understanding of GD&T, gage/fixture design and build
Ability to support analysis of dimensional data and corrective action for product concerns
Understand and support various team disciplines (PFMEA, APQP, DFA, DFM, DFE, LPMP, PDM, DFSS)
An understanding of FEA/CAE development and be able to communicate expected inputs/outputs needed for the design to be successfully evaluated for FEA/CAE
Ability to then analysis the outputs and suggest design improvements as needed
Team Center Experience
Initiate DR's and DTR's for required design work and data transfers
Cut sections/take measurements
Maintain engineering open issues and evidence documents
Ensure customer expectations are being met or exceeded
Utilize lessons learned and continuous improvement activities to ensure robust designs
Responsible for the execution of initial engineering release and subsequent changes
Provide launch support, including onsite at IAC and customer manufacturing locations
Ability to manage/track their team's budget, provide guidance to their manager as needed for any potential
Develop/Mentor their younger staff members and support their overall team's long term development
Drive the overall company process and requirements
Willing and able to engage with their manager as needed to address: Team member shortfalls, issues with support groups, potential customer escalations, operational issues, etc. Budget shortfalls
Preferred
MBA/MS preferred
Company
IAC Group
Headquartered in Luxembourg, International Automotive Components (IAC) Group is a leading global supplier of automotive components and systems, including instrument panels, console systems, door panels, headliners, and overhead systems to automakers worldwide.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$215MKey Investors
Gamut Capital
2025-03-24Acquired
2018-04-06Debt Financing· $215M
2013-06-14IPO
Leadership Team
Kevin Baird
Chief Executive Officer
Martin Stuettem
Chief Operating Officer and President Europe / Executive Vice President
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