Angstrom Automotive Group (AAG) is a leading full-service supplier for Automotive and Industrial OEMs.US Based a privately held company founded in 1999. Global Headquarters AAG is in Southfield, Michigan, USA.AAG is a group of 14 Companies (30 locations) across North & South America and Europe with over 4000 employees worldwide.AAG has more than 4.0 million square feet of manufacturing floorspace offering a vast portfolio of all types of parts, including metal-formed, resin-based, electrical, lighting, and more. This position for our Pontiac, Michigan Location Angstrom Electric
The Engineering Manager at Angstrom Electric plays a critical role in leading and overseeing the engineering team and ensuring the successful design, implementation, and maintenance of automotive cable assemblies and wire harnesses. The Engineering Department's goals must be strategically aligned with the overall objectives of the company. The manager will have an in-depth understanding of engineering requirements and will possess strong leadership skills to guide the team effectively in developing market leading products. It is the manager's responsibility to secure the designs are compliant with all technical specifications and adhere to automotive industry standards and regulations. The Engineering Manager will manage project timelines and budgets in addition to mentor, coach, and accelerate the growth of Angstrom Electric's engineering team members.
Responsibilities
As a member of the Leadership team, the Engineering Manager's work will include but not be limited to:
Manage and coordinate all engineering activities
Responsible for overseeing the design and development of cable assemblies and wiring harnesses, including components, schematics, bill of materials, and prints
Supervise and mentor a team of engineers and technicians by providing guidance and support to ensure high performance and professional growth
Lead the preparation and presentation of design/technical reviews and customer-mandated change management control meetings
Support the RFQ process with all the required engineering inputs including comprehensive reviews of customer-issued Technical Specifications, Statement of Requirements, and Source Packages
Lead engineering projects including the implementation of new technologies
Investigate and propose design improvements to enhance product robustness and reliability
Develop and manage the engineering department's budget by ensuring that projects are completed within financial constraints
Work with other teams to develop technical specifications in support of the quoting and sourcing process
Work with Purchasing to ensure selected component and raw material suppliers fully comply with engineering requirements and expectations
Oversee testing and validation to ensure designs conform to all functional performance requirements and safety standards
Support the integration of the assigned harnesses/cables within the vehicle architecture
Manage and provide direction to CAD designers
Meet program deliverables and imperatives
Lead efforts for executing root cause analysis and problem resolution of system and component-level development and validation issues
Ensure the component library is maintained
Work closely with other departments to coordinate efforts and achieve departmental and company objectives
Qualifications & Experiences
Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, industrial, or a related field)
Significant experience in the automotive industry with a proven track record in engineering management
Strong leadership and team management abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of engineering design and manufacturing processes
Familiarity with automotive industry standards and regulations
Ability to identify and resolve complex engineering issues effectively
Experience in managing large-scale projects from conception to completion
Strong technical skills employing scientific methods to engineering design and problem-solving
Ability to build strong working relationships with individuals at all organizational levels
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Excellent communication skills, written as well as verbal
Ability to effectively prepare and present information to management, work groups and customers.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate
Angstrom Automotive Group (AAG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment at AAG is governed by merit, qualifications, and professional competence. AAG does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, national origin/ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, or any other basis protected by law.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department.