Product Development Manager

Prefix-Corporation; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Prefix-Corporation is seeking an Engineering Department Manager who will also act as a working manager responsible for the overall image and performance of the Prefix Engineering department. The role covers operation, maintenance, growth and improvement of the department and handling internal and external customer projects.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in prototype engineering, automotive standards, budget management and staff supervision, with at least five years hands-on

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on prototype engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of automotive engineering standards.
• Engineering degree required.
• Ability to supervise personnel and coordinate workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement new policies and procedures for department growth.
• Direct department activities through subordinates and motivate staff.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations and merit reviews.
• Develop departmental plans, objectives and budgets.
• Ensure projects meet timelines and stay under budget.
• Provide inter-departmental support and respond to customer needs.
• Utilize CAD tools to design, modify or develop parts.
• Assist the Director of Product Development as needed.

Skills

Prototype engineering

People management

Budgeting

Resource planning

Interpersonal skills

Project coordination

Engineering principles

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

The Engineering Department Manager is a working manager accountable for the overall image and professional performance of the Prefix Engineering department. The position is responsible for the operation, maintenance, growth and improvement of the department. The Engineering department is responsible for both internal and external customer projects..DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: (Other duties may be assigned.)Responsible for developing and implementing new policy and procedures deemed necessary to promote the organized growth of the departmentContinually seek ways to improve operational efficiencies of the departmentDirects department activities, through subordinates. Responsible for their development, and motivationConduct employee performance evaluations and merit reviews as dictated by Prefix corporate policyResponsible for the generation of departmental plans, objectives and their subsequent deploymentResponsible for the completion of project or applicable project task at or under budget and within scheduled timeframeUnderstand the direction and needs of the Engineering department customers and work with them to meet their needs and objectivesApply engineering principles to design, modify or develop parts and componentsConfer with the appropriate personnel to clarify or resolve problems and develop designPrevents or eliminates defects in new or existing productsContinually focus on improving operational efficienciesDevelop detailed information needed for quotes requiring Engineering supportProvide inter-departmental supportAssist in any task assigned or approved by the Director of Product Development. Tasks will be assigned according to employee availability and individual talentsSuccessful, extensive background in prototype engineering, with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience. General knowledge of automotive engineering standards and strong administrative, managerial, and interpersonal skills required. Ability to supervise personnel and coordinate workflow to meet or exceed predetermined timelines and quality levels. A minimum of 1-year supervisory experience is required. Engineering degree required. Working knowledge of CAD software is a plus. Needs to be a self-starter with proficiency in budgeting time and allocating resources.