Global Product Engineering Leader: Strategy & Impact

shapecareers; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Shape seeks a Global Engineering Leader responsible for the product development strategy and day-to-day direction of a product development and design team for a key customer account. You will lead a global group, align projects to engineering principles, and strategize resource allocation to meet Shape OEM plans.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in automotive product development, expertise with Truck Frames, and strong stakeholder relationships. Up to 30% travel and IATF experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required with Master’s Degree preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years in product development engineering in the automotive environment.
• Product Development expertise with Truck Frames.
• Proven success building strong customer and cross functional stakeholder relationships.
• Advanced proficiency in all forms of communication.
• Expert in Shape Internal processes ( DFM/ SPS/ SES ).
• Proven success managing multiple priorities and complex customer project plans.
• Experience managing a global team of engineering resources across time zones and cultures.
• Willingness to travel globally up to 30% of the time.
• IATF requirements and audit system.

Responsibilities

• Develop the overall product development vision, strategy, and work plans for a key customer account.
• Provide day-to-day direction to a global team of product development and product design team members.
• Guide continuous skill development and high performance; ensure projects are on track with sound engineering principles.
• Anticipate, secure, and develop resources to ensure successful execution of the Shape OEM strategic plan.
• Maintain strong customer relationships by understanding trends and unmet needs; position Shape as a unique solution provider.
• Act as primary liaison between Advanced Product Development, Sales, and Customer stakeholders for new products and processes.
• Identify opportunities for incremental and game-changing innovation for the customer.
• Contribute thought leadership to the broader Corporate Engineering Team; suggest continuous improvement ideas.
• Maintain global market awareness; identify competitor trends and regulatory changes that may impact Shape.
• Identify and train back-ups to manage key tasks when absent.

Skills

Product development

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree

Job description

Shape seeks a Global Engineering Leader responsible for the product development strategy and day-to-day direction of a product development and design team for a key customer account. You will lead a global group, align projects to engineering principles, and strategize resource allocation to meet Shape OEM plans.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in automotive product development, expertise with Truck Frames, and strong stakeholder relationships. Up to 30% travel and IATF experience preferred.