Automotive Engineering Manager Jobs in Rochester, MI

Job Title: Engineering Manager - Location: Rochester Hills, Michigan
Wintegrity is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a Product Engineering team supporting the design, development, validation, and launch of automotive Door Systems, Door Modules, Window Modules, and Window Regulator Systems. This leadership position will oversee Product Design Engineers, drive new product development (NPD), support program launches, manage customer engineering projects, and collaborate with Tier 1 automotive customers and OEMs to deliver high-quality engineered solutions. The ideal candidate has a proven background leading Product Design Engineering teams, extensive experience with automotive mechanisms, Door Systems, and Window Modules, and expertise in CATIA, parts quoting, and engineering best practices.
KEY COMPETENCIES

• Product engineering leadership and team management
• Engineering Management and Product Design Management
• Automotive Product Development, Door Systems, Door Modules, Window Modules, Window Regulator Systems, Automotive Mechanisms
• Tier 1 Automotive Supplier Experience, OEM Customer Experience and Customer Relationship Management
• New Product Development (NPD), Product Validation
• Program Launch Management
• Parts Quoting & Cost Analysis
• Customer Application Engineering
• CATIA (3D CAD) and Microsoft Office Suite
• GD&T, FMEA, DFM, DOE, CAD Applications and Statistical Analysis
• Root Cause Analysis and Warranty Reduction
• VA/VE (Value Analysis / Value Engineering)
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing principles
• 5S leadership
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage a team of Product Engineers, Design Engineers, CAD Designers, and Engineering Technicians.
• Direct the design, development, validation, and continuous improvement of automotive Door Systems, Door Modules, and Window Module products.
• Lead engineering activities from concept through production launch while meeting customer timing and quality expectations.
• Establish engineering design standards, review processes, product validation plans, and approval procedures.
• Partner with Sales to support new business development, RFQs, engineering feasibility studies, and customer presentations.
• Review, validate, and approve parts quotations, engineering cost estimates, and product change requests.
• Maintain engineering release schedules, design documentation, BOMs, and laboratory work orders.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, customer specifications, APQP requirements, and internal quality procedures.
• Verify prototypes and production products meet customer performance, durability, and quality requirements.
• Lead VA/VE initiatives to reduce product cost while maintaining functionality and quality.
• Drive warranty reduction through engineering analysis, root cause investigations, and corrective actions.
• Support successful program launches by ensuring engineering deliverables meet project milestones.
• Collaborate with Quality, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Tooling, and Suppliers to resolve engineering and supplier-related issues.
• Build strong relationships with OEM and Tier 1 customers while supporting customer engineering reviews.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and 5S initiatives throughout the engineering organization.
• Promote innovation and pursue patent opportunities where appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience as a Product Design Manager or Engineering Manager leading automotive engineering teams.
• 10+ years of engineering experience within the automotive industry.
• Experience designing and developing Door Systems, Door Modules, Window Modules, or Window Regulator Systems.
• Experience working with a Tier 1 Automotive Supplier or OEM.
• Strong experience supporting new product launches, engineering change management, and APQP processes.
• Experience reviewing and approving parts quotations, product costing, and engineering feasibility studies.
• Advanced proficiency using CATIA and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, FMEA, DOE, DFM, CAD applications, tolerance stack-ups, and statistical analysis.
• Experience with automotive mechanisms, closures, latches, regulators, or related electromechanical products is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional engineering teams and customer-facing engineering activities.
• Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and project management skills.