Supervisor, Process Engineering

Yazaki North America, Inc.; Michigan; Presencial; USD 85.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401K match

Tuition assistance

Generous holiday schedule

Competitive compensation and benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Yazaki North America, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to join their Core EDS Engineering team in Canton, MI. In this role, you will lead an engineering team, manage resources, and oversee engineering processes essential for product development.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, at least five years of automotive engineering experience, and a Six Sigma Black Belt certification. Yazaki offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Formación

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive engineering or design.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.
• Experience in core engineering activities required.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and guide an engineering team in process improvement activities.
• Manage budgets and resource allocations effectively.
• Identify and overcome obstacles to meet delivery requirements.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Engineering Process Improvement

Technical Problem Solving

Project Management

Artificial Intelligence Concepts

Educación

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development, and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.

Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer globally, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 84‑year history. Today, we're looking for energetic people with the potential to perform and the ability to strengthen and thrive in the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

Yazaki is looking for a Supervisor to join our Core EDS Engineering team in Canton, MI.

Working in alignment with the Engineering Manager, the Engineering Supervisor will lead and guide an engineering team to develop and support engineering processes, tools and resource management through training, technical problem solving and process improvement activities. The supervisor will identify resources, skills training, and other support needed to meet established targets. The supervisor will communicate the team’s progress and status of assignments with internal groups or externally, as required.

Location: Canton, MI, USA

What you will be doing:

• Pre‑screen team requests for expenditures. Review and approve expense reports. Participate in program/department budget planning. Evaluate and propose merit budget allocations for direct reports. Champion creation of Universal Development Plans in area of focus.
• Ensure daily business deliverables are completed according to appropriate timing. Support team in creative/innovative solutions to resolve issues, while still meeting deliveries (timing, quality, cost).
• Understand the fundamental technical issues associated with the design of the product and the application of underlying materials/technologies.
• Assure adherence to applicable department processes.
• Understand, deploy, and oversee effective utilization of engineering toolsets to meet customer and business requirements.
• Ensure proper training, application, and execution of the GPMS (Global Project Management System) by engineering teams.
• Effectively identify obstacles from internal BU that would impact team’s ability to deliver to requirements.
• Ensure work product supports BU/Core Engineering (Organizational) Objectives.
• Hold development discussions with staff. Ensure up‑to‑date training for self and staff. Submit appropriate candidates for promotion.
• Direct participation in interviewing, hiring, and coaching of subordinate staff members. Review and approve subordinate timecards. Perform yearly evaluations of staff performance and behavior.
• Ensure compliance and technical competency of self and staff for area of focus.
• Effectively manage the direct reporting structure to accomplish program deliverables.

What you will bring to the table:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering discipline.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification is idel
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in field of automotive engineering, design engineering, or product development, which two of those years performing core activities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts, tools, and best practices, with the ability to evaluate and promote their application within engineering and continuous improvement activities.

What we can provide you:

• A safe collaborative learning work environment that stimulates creativity and exploration
• Diverse teams of experts
• Resources from around the globe
• Supportive leadership and team members to help you do your best work
• Opportunities for professional growthCompetitive compensation and benefits package including incentive compensation, 401K match, tuition assistance and a generous holiday schedule

Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.