Engineering Manager

HI-LEX CONTROLS INC; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HI-LEX CONTROLS INC in Rochester Hills, MI is looking for a Product Engineering Lead. This role requires managing a team of engineers and designers to develop new products that meet customer expectations. Strong communication skills and a degree in mechanical engineering or technology are essential, along with preferred automotive experience.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining relationships with customers, ensuring timely product launches, and verifying product designs meet specifications.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years degree in engineering or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with automotive window regulator systems is highly preferred.
• 5 years Hi-Lex product experience in product design, preferably mechanisms.
• 10 years of industrial experience, program launch experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage Product Engineering team of Engineers, Designers and others.
• Lead new concepts and current product design development.
• Work with Sales in pursuit of new business.
• Develop relationships with key customer personnel.
• Manage customer application engineering projects.
• Review accuracy of quotations for new products.
• Maintain on-time engineering releases.
• Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Verify prototypes and products meet customer requirements.
• Interact with customers, vendors to assist in cost reduction.
• Ensure product engineering meets program launch timing.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of engineering practices (GD&T, DOE, FMEA, DFM, CAD applications, statistical analysis)

Education

4-year degree in mechanical engineering or engineering technology

Job description

Company Overview

Founded in 1946, HI-LEX is a leading supplier of window regulators, door modules, power lift gate systems, and mechanical control cables primarily serving the automotive industry, but also the power sports, marine, construction equipment, and medical device sectors. Headquartered in Takarazuka, Japan (near Osaka), and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), HI-LEX employs more than 12,000 associates across its global footprint.

In the Americas region, HI-LEX has grown steadily in the region, and now has ten (10) manufacturing facilities across the United States, Mexico, and Brazil. In the U.S., HI-LEX operates under three divisions: HI-LEX America in Battle Creek, Michigan; HI-LEX Controls in Hudson, Litchfield, and Hazel Park, Michigan; and Daedong HI-LEX of America in Cusseta, Alabama. The company’s automotive center is in Rochester Hills, Michigan which consists of Finance, Sales, Engineering, Testing, Program Management, Human Resources, Purchasing and IT.

Job Details

Location: Rochester Hills, MI 48309 (HAC)

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Shift: Any

Position Summary

Develops New and Innovative Products consistent with Business Objectives. Develops and validates products to meet or exceed customer requirements and expectations. Leads cross functional teams to enable quality improvements, warranty reduction, problem solving and VA/VE initiatives.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Manages Product Engineering team of Engineers, Designers and others as appropriate.
• Leads new concepts and current product design development, establishing appropriate controls and approval processes.
• Works with Sales in pursuit of new business both domestic and globally.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with key customer personnel.
• Manage customer application engineering projects, establishing appropriate controls.
• Review and confirm accuracy of quotations for new products and changes to existing.
• Maintain on time engineering releases; Lab work orders.
• Ensure compliance with all policies, procedures and work instructions to ensure error free designs.
• Verifies all prototypes and products meet or exceed customer requirements and expectations.
• Interact with customers, vendors and Hi-Lex personnel to assist in VA/VE cost reduction activities. Reduce warranty claims and expenses.
• Ensure product engineering meets new program launch timing.
• Assist quality and purchasing on supplier issues.
• Promotes an associate relations environment that is consistent with long-term management objectives.
• Pursues patents when appropriate.
• Performs other duties as necessary.

Qualifications

Education

• 4-year degree in mechanical engineering or engineering technology or equivalent field.

Functional Experience

• Knowledge of applicable Hi-Lex products and procedures.

Industry Experience

• 4-5 years degree in engineering or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with automotive window regulator systems is highly preferred.
• 5 years Hi-Lex product experience in product design, preferably mechanisms.
• 10 years of industrial experience, program launch experience.

Core Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of engineering practices (GD&T, DOE, FMEA, DFM, CAD applications, statistical analysis, etc).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Office environment with noise from computer peripherals such as printers.
• Periodic factory visits with noise from manufacturing equipment.
• Office environment with noise from cellphones, group conversations or virtual meetings.

Other Requirements

• Periodic travel by air, car or train to other company operations, customers and/or suppliers.
• Open seating work environment with ability to change work location daily (if needed).