Engineering & Technical Design Manager

Array Marketing; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 400,000 - 600,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A marketing firm in Mexico City is seeking an Engineering & Technical Design Manager to lead a multi-talented team. This role involves managing engineering and design processes, ensuring quality deliverables, and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical or Industrial Design, 3+ years in retail design, and strong leadership skills. The position offers opportunities for professional development and encourages innovative solutions to meet project objectives.

Formación

• Minimum of 3 years experience in POP/Retail Design with at least 3 years in a senior role.
• Strong understanding of client business objectives and strategies.
• Excellent knowledge of materials and processes used within the industry.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and direct a cross-functional team in engineering tasks.
• Manage expectations and standards while supporting a positive culture.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Conocimientos

Client relations

Meeting facilitation

Leadership

Material understanding

Design software

Educación

College or University degree in Mechanical or Industrial Design

Descripción del empleo

Engineering & Technical Design Manager

Summary

The Engineer and Technical Design Manager leads a collaborative multi-talented group within and across multiple Business Units.

They play a critical role by bringing Engineering Discipline and Design-for-Manufacturing expertise to support Business Unit Project objectives, mentoring Staff, and advancing the goals of the Chapter.

They keep team members focused on adding value and delivering best-in-class execution of all Engineering and Technical Design tasks.

They encourage their team to think innovatively, develop strategic solutions that will allow the company to meet the continuing demands of Design-For-Cost / Manufacturing and to collaborate with their in-house and offshore manufacturing teams.

Engineering & Technical Design Managers work directly with Account Managers, Project Managers, clients, and manufacturing partners to ensure all project needs are met.

Responsible and accountable for the execution of the following duties

Lead and direct a cross function team that includes Engineer Technologists, Technical Illustrators and Desk Top Publishing Designers

Facilitate resource sharing and workload level loading between BU's within the Market Segment

Identity & manage seasonal spikes within the BU's

Work directly with Account Managers, Project Managers, clients, and manufacturing partners to ensure all project needs are met.

Direct and oversee all phases of engineering.

Provide team members with feedback, guidance, and approval on project assignments

Ensure format of deliverables and quality of presentations are in line with standards.

Keep team member focused on adding value, lead brainstorming sessions, develop ideas and collaborate with all project stakeholders.

Motivate and influence the team to always attain excellence in performance and being an advocate of the Array Way" across all BU's and geographical locations

Make VA / VE in the engineering phase a cornerstone of all engineer concepts

Encourage innovative solutions and creative exploration to address design for manufacturability

Perform failure analysis and problem solving (8D process) to improve product design and to prevent recurrence of product design related problems

Recommend measures to improve process methods, team performance and quality of work

Work with the peers to define strategic development plans for the team including both technical and non-technical improvements in the operations

Develop the team's collective capabilities and expertise within the Market Segment, while capturing and socializing best practices across the chapter

Help to Develop tools & processes to monitor companywide workload with assistance of resource analyst

Collaborate with the BU Leaders and the Chapter COE to develop strategic solutions that will allow the company to meet the continuing demands of Design For Cost and Manufacturing (DFM / DFC)

Audit SOP / "Standards" Compliance & Identify Needs for Training

PDM (file saving)

Datacard (or SW custom properties)

Bill of Material accuracy and completeness

Engineering Package accuracy at Prototype Development and Production phases.

On-Time execution to Milestone dates

Dataweb (task status, hour entry, file upload) maintenance

Lead, develop and mentor all direct reports; conduct performance management reviews and implement development plans; establish goals and objectives for each team member

Manage expectations and standards; support a fair and positive culture and professional development

Uphold company policies and enforce safety regulations.

Track and approve all vacation & personal days for direct reports.

Ensure performance reviews are completed on time and provide meaningful feedback.

Follow all policies and procedures and ensure accountability with the assigned team members

Support continuous improvement and Health and Safety initiatives

Conduct all work duties as per the Occupational Health & Safety Act & Regulations, the health, safety & environmental policies, procedures, and policies of Array Canada

Perform any other reasonable assignments given by your manager or his / her designates

Adhere to the Agile Sprint Framework and facilitates all required meetings

Qualifications

Holds a College or University degree / diploma in Mechanical or Industrial Design (or similar field), 3+ years in POP / Retail Design experience, with a minimum of 3 years as Senior Designer or manager; or a combination of education and experience

Client relations - Strong understanding of client business objectives and strategies

Excellent understanding of Materials and Processes commonly used within the industry

Working knowledge of Design Development software

Experienced in leading others

Experienced with meeting facilitation

Able to read and interpret documents such as design briefs, safety rules, and procedure manuals

Have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence as well as speak effectively before gr