Engineering Manager

CVG Sprague Devices; New Albany (OH); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CVG Sprague Devices is seeking an Engineering Manager to plan and direct the engineering team, overseeing product and process planning, design, and execution within the Trim Systems Division. You will manage budgets, resources, and personnel while collaborating with customers and cross-functional teams to develop and launch solutions that meet performance and cost targets.

The role requires strategic leadership, deep experience in high-volume design, and a strong focus on safety, quality, and

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical or related field).
• 20+ years in design engineering; 5+ years in managerial capacity.
• 10+ years design experience with CVG's trim systems.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proficiency in AIAG and lean manufacturing principles.
• Extensive knowledge of design principles and CAD/CAE systems.
• Excellent analytical and data-driven decision making.
• Experience in budgeting and resource allocation.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates commitment to safety and quality.

Aufgaben

• Lead engineering team and align with company standards.
• Develop product/process strategy roadmap and execute on time and budget.
• Drive design and development NPI activities with manufacturing transition.
• Evaluate new technologies to enhance product offerings.
• Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure process validation, equipment selection, and readiness.
• Lead quality and compliance initiatives with QA teams.
• Collaborate with operations and finance to meet objectives.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Data-driven

Strategic thinking

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CAD software

CAE software

Jobbeschreibung

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 & process 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