Conducts and coordinates the complete development (i.e. design, build and test) of the designated systems and ensures timing deadlines are met. 

Coordinates design, shop and lab activities.
Leads a small team in the successful completion of the program requirements for the designated system. Provides regular feedback regarding accomplishments and areas for improvement to team members.

May conduct Continuous Improvement Reviews as directed by manager.

Develops customer requirements and applies regulations to the design of the designated systems, ensuring cost effectiveness and efficiency in design.

Creates product specifications in highly complex products and applies them to designs to meet customer expectations. Ensures compliance to customer expectations and regulatory requirements.

Analyzes system level problems and formulates engineering conclusions by the application of engineering and/or mathematical principles.

Effectively applies knowledge of manufacturing processes and engineering tools to the development of the system.

Facilitates the DFMEA process.

Conducts Design Reviews with plants and suppliers.

Makes design sketches and oversees the design/drafting of the system.

Manages design process for robustness and release timing requirements.

Oversees successful completion of all changes (MICR, PCN, RFQ) for the
designated components in accordance with established procedures and within established deadlines.

Oversees accuracy and communication of Bill of Material.

Plans build process to ensure timeliness and quality of components and
assemblies.

Manages supplier relations to ensure customer expectations are exceeded.

Develops DVP&R and ensures customer acceptance.

Files intellectual property disclosures as appropriate.

Plans and schedules activities to meet program requirements. Assigns work appropriately to qualified engineering team members.

Coordinates and prepares engineering deliverables related to the assigned system, pursuant to the Product Delivery Process (PDP).

Effectively communicates with project team and effectively maintains all appropriate documentation.

Coordinates designs with vendors, manufacturing, quality organizations and the customer where appropriate. Meets with vendor representatives regarding design changes or modifications resulting from part interface or cost reduction proposals.

Manages applicable test and prototype costs in relation to established
program budget.

Consults with engineering personnel regarding design specifications,
manufacturing processes, legal, safety, and government requirements.

Assists company with recruiting efforts, including but not limited to finding candidates and conducting interviews of candidates as necessary.

Minimum of 7 years of diversified engineering experience to include an understanding of assembly and component manufacture and proven ability to lead a small team of engineers.

Ability to apply and utilize advanced math-based tools, academic, regulatory and engineering principles in the development of automotive components

Competency in CAD and GD&T.

Proficient skills in Value Engineering, DFA and FMEA. 

Ability to communicate effectively with all staff levels, both verbally and in writing.

Strong organizational skills. Demonstrated successful performance with independent problem solving, presentations, leadership and coordinating and completing multiple tasks within and across departments to meet changing deadlines.

Proficient skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.