Responsible for the management and execution of the Corporate Engineering Team functions. Coordinates and monitors technical matters, program costs, project staffing, timing and other key metrics to ensure overall project success. Directly supervises a team of engineers; responsibilities will range from daily task management, coaching & development, to performance management of each direct report.  Provides direction to corporate engineers, and coordinates communication across all functional groups and suppliers. Provides technical engineering advice and counsel to internal and external stakeholders. This role is expected to be a working supervisor role, with direct project responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Team Leadership/ Mentorship

• Strong ability to mentor/develop/coach direct reports, drive standardization and accountability for performance.
• Creates an environment that encourages active participation of all team members.
• Directly supervises corporate engineers (manufacturing or controls)
• Provide Engineering expertise to help keep projects on time and under budget.
• Drive lean concepts (OEE, Kanban, Visual Factory, TPM etc.) throughout the organization.

Team Project Management

• Supports all new launch activity.
• Drives assigned “Launch Team” to meet or exceed Piston Automotive goals for: Safety, Productivity, Quality and Continuous Improvement.
• Responsible to the development of all project specifications and timing plans, including internal resource planning, subcontract requirements, facility requirements, equipment and tooling needs.
• Responsible for the procurement, design, build, installation and debug of all Production Process Equipment, that are facilitated by corporate lead initiatives, through SOP.
• Supports program meetings (both internally and with the Customer) as required and/or requested.
• Supports Engineers with communication and issue resolution internally, with customers and with vendors.
• Assist in evaluation of new suppliers, products and technologies to help maintain a competitive edge in the industry.
• Supports development of annual and project-based Capital Expenditure Budgets and drive adherence to performance.
• Review and approve Process Documentation through This includes Process Flow, Cycle Time Analysis, PFMEA and Work Instructions.
• Provide support and guidance to Plant Engineering and Maintenance Teams as required.

Team Performance Management

• Champions “Launch Team” gate deliverables.
• Ensures all established project delivery commitments are met.
• Performs administrative activities associated with the effective management of the “Launch Team”, including holding standing meetings, managing and prioritization of open issues, tracking timing and progress of each individual.
• Responsible for “Launch Team” performance management process, including annual performance reviews for assigned engineers.

• Directly supervises the assigned Team. Works closely with the Functional Director to ensure all projects and resources are closely coordinated within the Engineering Department.

Supervisory & Project Expectations:

This position is a balance of project workload based on your department or functional job description and supervision.  Based on project workload and assigned resources; the level of individual contribution to project responsibilities and supervisory duties will be managed on an ongoing basis. 

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EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and/or eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: 

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.

MATHMATHICAL SKILLS:

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.  Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

REASONING ABILITY:

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.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Experience with ILVS/JIT/Broadcast environments is preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Strong leadership skills, independent thinking, strong organizational and planning abilities and excellent analytical and problem solving skills are essential.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with a diverse team at all levels within the organization.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles, 5-S, Kanban, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke and Root Cause Analysis

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Strong understanding of assembly requirements for all Automotive Component Systems; Body, Trim, Chassis, Powertrain, Interior and Electrical Systems.
• Strong working knowledge of Manual and Automated Assembly Systems and Technologies, including both mechanical and control systems.
• Strong working knowledge of Process Flow and PFMEA creation and documentation.
• Strong Knowledge of Industrial Safety Standards and requirements
• Must be able to travel as required to support direct reports and launch activities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position will have minimum exposure to weather conditions, and assembly area noise levels are moderate to loud.