Engineering Manager

Trim Systems Operating Corp; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) seeks an Engineering Manager to lead and direct the engineering team within the Trim Systems Division, guiding product and process planning, design, and execution while managing budgets, resources, and personnel.

You will collaborate with customers and cross‑functional teams to develop and validate solutions, drive VAVE and continuous improvement initiatives, ensure quality and safety, and help transition new designs into manufacturing with a focus on cost and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical or related field).
• Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience (20+ years) in design engineering role.
• Prefer at least 5+ years in managerial, leadership, or supervisory capacity.
• Proven design experience (10+ years) with CVG’s trim systems’ product & process offering.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and empower team members to achieve excellence.
• Proficiency in AIAG and lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers to achieve objectives.
• Develop product/process development strategy and ensure on-time, on-budget execution.
• Oversee implementation of new designs, materials, processes, and equipment.
• Represent CVG with customers, understand needs, and present solutions with cross-functional teams.
• Drive quality assurance initiatives and adherence to regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with operations, finance, facilities, and customers to meet program goals.

Skills

Leadership

Product development

Technology implementation

Customer interaction

Quality assurance

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CAD systems

CAE

Job description

Position Summary

The Engineering Manager plans and directs all aspects of the engineering team, oversees product & process planning, design, and execution while managing budgets, resources, and personnel within the Trim Systems Division. The Engineering Manager collaborates closely with customers and cross-functional teams to effectively develop/validate/launch product/process/material solutions and value propositions for CVG’s customers, streamline operations, implement new technologies, drive VAVE/continuous improvement initiatives, and maintain safety standards

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Leadership and Team Management: Supervise, mentor, and lead a team of engineers, providing guidance and support to achieve departmental objectives while aligning with company standards. Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, innovation, and continuous learning within the engineering team, customer, and production facilities.
• New Product Development and Introduction: Collaborate with management team to develop a product/process development strategy roadmap and initiate tactical actions to execute strategy on time and on budget while meeting quality, delivery, performance, and cost objectives. Lead resources to design and develop products & processes that meet or exceed customer requirements and allow CVG to further strengthen its position or expand into new, addressable markets while meeting performance, delivery, cost, timing, and quality objectives. Lead design and development NPI activities and collaborate with project team to insure process validation, equipment selection, production readiness assessments, and smooth transition into manufacturing.
• Technology Implementation: Evaluate/integrate emerging products, processes, and material technologies to enhance product offering to align or surpass market and customers’ current and future needs and demands. Oversee the implementation of new designs, materials, processes, equipment, tools, and systems, ensuring seamless integration with existing operations.
• Customer Interaction Represent CVG as a solution provider with a positive and pleasant, “Find A Way” demeanor. Serve as a “Technical Sales” lead, gain understanding of customers’ needs and challenges, identify potential solutions, and present solution(s) to the customer while collaborating with CVG’s commercial, operations, purchasing, and quality teams.
• Quality Assurance and Compliance: Leads initiatives to enhance process and documentation standardization, engineering process controls, organization of information, and robustness of data while aligning with company and facility initiatives. Partner with quality assurance teams to establish and maintain rigorous standards for product quality and compliance with regulatory requirements. Drive initiatives to enhance design for manufacturability, standardization, process control, continuous improvement, and expand incorporation of AIAG principles into design, development, validation, industrialization, and launch.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with operations, finance, facilities, and the customer to address technical challenges, optimize resource utilization, and meet program objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders to address product, process, and manufacturing challenges, support capability and capacity expansion, and support and drive strategic initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical or related field).
• Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience (20+ years) in design engineering role.
• Prefer at least 5+ years in managerial, leadership, or supervisory capacity.
• Proven design experience (10+ years) with CVG’s trim systems’ product & process offering.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and empower team members to achieve excellence.
• Proficiency in AIAG and lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement techniques.
• Extensive knowledge of design principles, CVG applicable CAD systems, CAE, and familiarity with the materials and manufacturing processes, equipment, and technologies, with a focus on high-volume production environments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with a data-driven approach to process optimization.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in project management, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and standards relevant to CVG’s core markets (commercial vehicle, agriculture, construction, powersports, rail, and automotive).
• Demonstrates commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Working Conditions

This position operates within a manufacturing plant and office environment. The role involves interactions with employees, managers, and external stakeholders. Travel to customers and CVG locations - up to 40% annually.

CVG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Visa Sponsorship

At this time, we are not providing sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the country of the job posting location on a full-time basis.

No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors

Please note that Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) and any of its affiliated companies does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to CVG will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before any resume or offer is received.