Engineering Manager

4 weeks ago

Charter Township of Clinton, United States RECARO Automotive North America, Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Overview: As the Engineering Manager for RECARO North America, you will lead the engineering division within the region, focusing on the implementation of current and future product strategies to support sales and commercial activities. This role demands strategic leadership, operational excellence, and a relentless pursuit of business objectives. We seek an individual who excels in problem-solving with a sense of urgency and has a proven track record in identifying growth opportunities tailored for the North American market.


Key Responsibilities:


  • The Engineering Manager operates as a subject matter expert for team inquiries and cross-departmental trainings
  • Oversees the design and development of new products or improve current products leading engineering team using engineering disciplines and tools such as APQP, CAD, Validation, Product Release, etc
  • The goal is to produce products that meet IMMI targets for performance specifications, cost, and timing
  • Lead team to develop and execute system requirements for the seating products and related commodities including system architecture and functional feasibility
  • Outreach and work with suppliers and outside contractors to maintain efficient working relations and accomplish key outsourcing activities like part sourcing or contract design
  • Achieve customer-driven system targets for function, cost, and weight
  • Support Customers with technical information and initiatives
  • This can include developing and/or creating design concepts, CAD models, prototypes, and technical reports/presentations
  • Participate in the iterative process with the design/product performance to deliver the optimal balance of form vs. function vs. cost
  • Formalize innovative seat solutions considering relevant Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
  • Knowledge of metal stamping/forming designs, foam and/or plastic materials for different seating solutions
  • Support the development of integrate mechanisms for different seat system features and functions while meeting required regulatory, durability and weight-cost targets
  • Optimize designs with the appropriate analytical and physical assessments including engineering calculations, applied mechanics analysis, and regression checks/testing
  • Create & review engineering cost estimates: material costs, design-development costs, validation costs, etc
  • Complete and release seating components, sub-system, and detail designs utilizing a mix of in-house design and supplier engineering as required
  • Understand and support the utilization Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) tools as appropriate during design, validation, and launch of the product(s)
  • Understand technical documentation to include Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEAs), Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&Rs), Engineering Bill of Materials (EBOM)
  • Lead the implementation of designs, processes, and material selections to achieve/surpass desired execution of seat craftsmanship, fit & finish, and appeal
  • Work with purchasing and supplier quality teams to ensure parts are sourced correctly and meet required quality levels; assist in Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams such as Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Operations, etc to ensure seating system manufacturing and assembly feasibility and serviceability
  • Lead and cultivate a departmental work culture of growth, efficiency, continuous improvement, and innovation
  • Pursue new product development using IMMI product development process
  • Lead all engineering activities within the process and fulfill all APQP requirements
  • Lead projects and work collaboratively to execute said projects with various internal competencies such as CAPE, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance
  • Lead the development and execution of validation testing to qualify designs through the product development process
  • Gain peer and management product insight through informal and formal design reviews
  • Utilize design tools available to maximize development time while ensuring optimal product design

Key Interfaces:


  • Global & Regional Internal Teams (Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Sales, Marketing, Finance, IT, HR)
  • RECARO Partners (Dealers, Motorsport Teams, Partners, and Drivers)
  • Key Customers (OEM, Aftermarket, Commercial Vehicle)
  • Global Product Group Leaders (Regional VPs, Sales, Finance, Purchasing, IT, Program Management, & Operations)
  • Supplier Partners

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Minimum of 8 years' experience in the mechanical and/or automotive engineering field with 5+ years focusing on transportation seat system design and development
  • 5+ years of experience in seat structure design and development - primarily for high volume products involving designing for processes such as forming, stamping, drawing, etc
  • 5+ years of experience in seat motion and/or feature adjustment mechanism design and development
  • 3+ years of experience in design, development and/or integration of seat foam and plastic components
  • 5+ years of experience and knowledge of 3D CAD software: CATIA V5 or SOLIDWORKS
  • Knowledge about industry/safety/regulatory standards: FMVSS, CMVSS, SAE, ASTM, etc
  • Knowledge of FEA analysis, principles, material properties, and experience of implementing it for seat design
  • Knowledge and experience in GD&T, DFMEA, DVP, APQP, QFD and other engineering tools
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes, DFA-DFM
  • Display effective utilization of appropriate software, systems, and manual tools, and other core specific necessary tools
  • Able to lead a global engineering team with strong communication skills
  • Polished public speaking and presenting skills as representative of the brand and company
  • Must comply with legal and corporate responsibilities

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