Summary: Electrical Engineering Manager needed to lead an engineering department, ensuring project delivery and team leadership, with a focus on automotive project management life cycle and proficiency in ERP and CAD systems.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of robust ERP systems and/or AutoCAD Inventor CAD systems.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project.
Ability to multitask, set priorities, adapt to changing work environments.
Strong problem-solving abilities and critical thinking.
Preferred Skills:
Automotive/RV experience.
Proven people leadership skills over technical expertise.
Experience with automotive project management life cycle.
Responsibilities:
Lead the engineering department through project execution within projected delivery dates.
Provide leadership support ensuring team members meet critical objectives ahead of timelines.
Perform ongoing reviews of design work, adjust to achieve objectives regarding deliverables, schedule, budget, scope, and risk.
Monitor design output for compliance with standards and requirements.
Coordinate hiring, training, evaluating staff performance; take corrective action as necessary.
Assign duties equitably; monitor results providing feedback on performance.
Establish SMART goals for team members aligned with strategic company initiatives.
Ensure office activities comply with company/departmental policy.
Participate in training/coaching/mentoring for associate growth/promotion from within the company.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to monitor part usage/change impacts to avoid parts shortages/design scrap issues.
Work with Manufacturing to address manufacturability challenges concerning tooling costs and associate safety.
Track departmental KPIs through weekly accountability meetings using a project tracker.
Communicate with external suppliers about new technologies/equipment for product plan improvements.
Provide timely updates on project status/plans including reports/reviews/resource requirements. Improve Leadership & Product Development Skills.