Electrical Validation Supervisor

ALTEN Technology USA; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA seeks an experienced Process Engineering Supervisor to lead engineers in developing tooling for trim, chassis, and final vehicle operations from initial concept to in-plant launch. You will manage budgets, timelines, and cross-functional interface with leadership to ensure successful project delivery.

The role requires strong communication skills, CAN software knowledge, and the ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed, including overtime when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years in automotive assembly/processing supervision.
• Knowledge of CAN software.

Responsibilities

• Supervise salaried process engineers in the development of process tooling for trim, chassis, and final operations from design concept through in-plant launch.
• Manage complex projects from initiation to completion, meeting budgets and timing targets.
• Lead root-cause analysis using Fishbone diagrams, 5 Why's, FMEAs, Pareto charts, histograms, Six Sigma, and similar methods.
• Drive manufacturing concepts across projects and cultivate a team environment with direct reports taking ownership.

Skills

Process supervision

CAN software

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Electrical or automotive tech preferred

Tools

Process tooling design

FMEAs / Six Sigma

Root cause analysis tools

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life‑saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Job Description

• The Process Engineering Supervisor is responsible for supervising salaried bargaining unit process engineers in the development of process tooling for trim, chassis, and final operations from vehicle design concept through in plant vehicle launch.
• Manage complex projects from beginning to end and meet project budget and timing targets.
• Manage issues and drive root cause analysis, utilizing tools such as Fishbone diagrams, 5 why's, FMEAs, Pareto Charts, Histograms, Six Sigma, and Red X.
• The Process Engineer Supervisor also directs design for manufacturing concepts throughout all projects big or small and works to develop a solid team atmosphere empowering direct report to take ownership of their processes.
• The successful candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management. Extensive travel may be required.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline
• 5+ years of experience related to automotive assembly technology supervision * Knowledge of CAN software
• Good written and communication skills
• Good computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Google Suite
• Self-directed and willing to work any shift and overtime as required
• Willing to travel both domestically and internationally as required
• Ability to work overtime as needed including nights and weekends and travel domestically/internationally as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or automotive technology
• Strong leadership/problem solving skills
• 5+ years of supervision experience in automotive manufacturing assembly
• Demonstrated experience in Focused Problem Solving (Kaizen methodology)
• Experience in electrical and/or torque strongly desired
• Experience working with vehicle CAN and CAN-FD networks and diagnostic tools

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

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