Electrical Validation Supervisor

Alten USA; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Process Engineering Supervisor to lead salaried process engineers in tooling development for trim, chassis, and final operations from concept to plant launch.

The role requires strong data-driven decision making, project management, and cross-functional collaboration with management. Extensive travel may be required, and a Bachelor's degree in engineering with 5+ years of related automotive supervision experience is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise salaried process engineers in development of process tooling for trim, chassis, and final operations from vehicle design concept through in-plant launch
• Champion data driven decisions
• Manage complex projects from start to finish within budget and schedule
• Drive root cause analysis using tools like Fishbone, 5 Whys, FMEAs, Pareto charts, histograms, Six Sigma, and Red X
• Direct design for manufacturing concepts and build a strong team atmosphere
• Communicate effectively with all management levels; extensive travel may be required

Skills

Process engineering supervision

Project management

Data-driven decisions

Communication skills

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAN software

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

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.

• Champion data driven decisions.

• 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

• Good project management/problem solving skills

• 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.

Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice (https://www.alten.com/careers/job-offers/) on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.