Engineering Group Manager - Chassis Pneumatic Brakes Product Development

As Group Manager for Pneumatic Installation, you will lead a team of highly skilled and passionate engineers responsible for the development and installation of a wide array of components and systems in our vehicles.

You will take full product ownership and lead the product development activities, from strategies to maintenance, for the complete pneumatic circuit including air tanks, fittings, valves, manifolds, tubes routing & clipping, brake hoses, and trailer connection. The team is

also in charge of the packaging of the electrical components mounted on the chassis, as well as all the multi-media brackets. Finally, the team will complete virtual simulation and physical verifications of the circuit (e.g., brake timing test) and perform troubleshooting of physical builds when required.

As Engineering Group Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Leading, coaching, and developing a team of highly skilled Engineers
• Directing work in your team, providing direction, and removing obstacles to get work done
• Supporting your team in technical discussions to make the right technical choices
• Taking the product ownership for components and systems in your scope and leading the execution of roadmaps
• Managing budget and resources, developing competence, and recruiting new talents to
• Meet current and future needs
• Leading continuous improvement activities (process, tools, methods) and fostering innovation
• Managing interfaces towards other functions to support project deliveries and make daily operation more efficient
• Delivering project activities on time and according to budget.
• In this position, you will report to the Section Manager for Vehicle Dynamics Engineering in
• Greensboro and take an active part in the leadership team to contribute to the overall development

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic engineering, or related field. Masters Degree is preferred.
• 8-12+ years of experience in Product Development within the automotive industry
• Leadership experience as a manager with direct reports is preferred.
• Experience in Project management of large projects, specifically in an agile environment, is an advantage
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of the market and applications
• Ability to build effective teams, maximizing each persons contribution to achieve common goals
• Effective communicator, able to provide a clear message and use compelling arguments to gain commitment
• Can do-attitude and being resilient. Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Ability to drive cross functional and global network and overcome roadblocks
• Accountable, well organized, analytical, business-focused, and holistic mind-set