Manager, Sustaining Engineering

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Would you like to work on the development of roof systems for future car models together with some of the market leaders in the automotive industry? Inalfa Roof Systems is a world leading supplier for OEM automotive roof systems and still growing strong. Are you ready to grow with us?

Are you ready to shift into the next gear of your career? As Sustaining Engineering Manager within Inalfa you are in the driver’s seat for the Sustaining Operations Management Team. The position will be responsible for the day-to‑day management and technical leadership of the technical engineering department at the Operations site, including Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, and Controls Engineering. You will plan, organize, and control all tasks associated with the accomplishment of all sustaining engineering objectives and provide technical guidance to ensure best practices and guidelines are utilized to achieve measurable goals.

Reporting directly to the Operations Plant Manager and indirectly to the VP of Engineering, you will work closely with both to cultivate a culture and department performance that will allow the organization to grow and sustain a competitive advantage in the market.

• Oversee and manage day‑to‑day engineering activities, ensuring work products are delivered on‑time and within budgets.
• Actively participate and integrate with the NA Operations and Engineering departments to ensure annual goals and objectives are realized.
• Effectively manage the development and the capabilities of employees in either a technical or managerial role within the organization.
• Ensure technical issues are resolved in a timely manner and with a cost‑effective solution.
• Define a sustainable competitive advantage that exceeds internal and external customer expectations.
• Focus on robust designs, solutions and improvements that result in lower overall life‑cycle costs and reduced warranty.
• Manage the development and growth of the overall engineering department through recruiting, onboarding, training, career development and succession planning.
• Ensure that Inalfa work and component standards are followed at all times, including adherence to the Product Realization Plan or PRP.
• Work closely with global colleagues on technical council objectives that improve our overall technical capabilities.
• Track planning documents such as customer planning, prototype, and test planning.
• Develop and organize needs to meet operations targets (including ERD).
• Develop and maintain systems and procedures for continuous improvements internally and globally.
• Develop improved or new designs for automotive sunroof modules and roof systems or modify existing equipment on production vehicles, directing building, modification, and testing of products.
• Ensure the appropriate engineering tools are used throughout the design process, i.e. design standards, DFMEA, design sticks, etc.
• Support cost reduction activities as appropriate.
• Support Purchasing and SQA with technical input into supply base issues.

Directly supervises the employees in the Operations Sustaining Engineering department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization policies and applicable laws.

The IATF
16949 and ISO
14001 responsibilities listed below are required for this position. Adhere to all IATF
16949 (Quality) / ISO
14001 (Environmental) / ISO 45001 (Health & Safety) procedures as related to the operations department function.

• Must have strong product technical experience designing, developing and launching electrical and mechatronic type assemblies for automobiles and light trucks.
• Must be able to act as the “go‑to person” for all technical issues related to the electrical engineering disciplines that report to this position.
• Proven capabilities to be an effective communicator, bridge builder and problem solver internally and externally in front of customers.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills…