Supv - Switches, Core​/D&R

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In this position...

The Switch Engineering Supervisor is responsible for leading the design, development, release, and global program delivery of all automotive switch commodities. This role oversees a team of Core Engineers and Product Owner / Design & Release (D&R) Engineers, ensuring robust engineering standards, successful supplier sourcing, seamless system integration, and flawless vehicle launch execution.

Switch engineering supervisor

What you'll do...

Team Leadership & Resource Management

* Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of Core Engineers and Product Owner / D&R Engineers.

* Allocate engineering resources to align with global vehicle program milestones, advanced technology initiatives, and regional application needs.

* Foster a collaborative, agile environment to deliver switch products on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Core Engineering & Standards

* Guide the development, maintenance, and approval of generic Engineering Specifications (ES) and Requirements

* Drive early-stage sourcing activities, including advanced benchmarking, technology roadmaps, early supplier involvement, and early program checkpoints

* Lead supplier engagement processes, including engineering kick-offs

Product Ownership & Program D&R Execution

* Ensure robust program-specific execution from concept to launch, overseeing content definition (PDL), timing plans, and commercial agreements (CPA, eSOWs, RFQs, and ED&T approvals).

* Manage mechanical and electronic hardware design, packaging, interface tolerance stack-ups, and DFMEA critical/ special characteristics.

* Govern system-level definition, interface control sheets, load databases, and Global Device Transmittals (GDT) using VSEM.

* Oversee component-level and vehicle-level validation, including FEDE requirement classification/target setting/assessments, DV/PV testing, EMC compliance and Worst case circuit analysis (WCCA)

* Supervise supplier CAD releasing, AVBOM/FEDEBOM management, early tooling authorizations, and production release approvals in WERS.

Quality, Craftsmanship, & Launch Support

* Deliver switch products that meet stringent feel, sound, styling, ergonomics, and Human Machine Interface (HMI) requirements.

* Champion quality improvement initiatives, including FMA foundation documents, FMEA, and Campaign Prevention deep dives.

* Support assembly plants during launch phases through Digital Pre-Assembly (DPA) reviews, assembly set-up evaluations, and end-of-line (EOL) testing.

* Manage product and program open issue matrices to ensure swift resolution of engineering, manufacturing, and interface concerns.

What you'll do...

Team Leadership & Resource Management

* Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of Core Engineers and Product Owner / D&R Engineers.

* Allocate engineering resources to align with global vehicle program milestones, advanced technology initiatives, and regional application needs.

* Foster a collaborative, agile environment to deliver switch products on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Core Engineering & Standards

* Guide the development, maintenance, and approval of generic Engineering Specifications (ES) and Requirements

* Drive early-stage sourcing activities, including advanced benchmarking, technology roadmaps, early supplier involvement, and early program checkpoints

* Lead supplier engagement processes, including engineering kick-offs

Product Ownership & Program D&R Execution

* Ensure robust program-specific execution from concept to launch, overseeing content definition (PDL), timing plans, and commercial agreements (CPA, eSOWs, RFQs, and ED&T approvals).

* Manage mechanical and electronic hardware design, packaging, interface tolerance stack-ups, and DFMEA critical/ special characteristics.

* Govern system-level definition, interface control sheets, load databases, and Global Device Transmittals (GDT) using…