Engineering Manager

Company Information RLE INTERNATIONAL is one of the worlds leading engineering and consultation service providers to the international mobility and energy industries Based on our engineering development and methodological expertise we claim over 40 years experience creating innovative and effective solutions for our international customers RLE believes in providing excellence in Engineering Services and supporting our customers in developing mobility solutions worldwide Locations in Europe North America India and China allow us to remain close to our customers Our employees play an active role in shaping the future of our company by continuously increasing their personal and technical development Position Description This position reports directly to the President of RLE in North America and will work closely with your peers in Program Management HR Finance and Shop Services The Core Engineering Manager will take responsibility for their own and their teams work output ensuring accuracy and best judgement They will lead and grow our core engineering team and will work on an array of interesting and diverse projects We require a proven engineering leader with a blend of theoretical and hands on skills together with adaptability as we often engineer a solution and then build a concept demonstrator of what we have engineered Responsibilities will include daily leadership and mentorship of a team of engineers and designers workload and conflict management participating in new project discovery with input to resource and cost estimating working closely with other department peers and reporting to the President as required Projects can range in scope and diversity from a single person single week project to large teams in multi year projects Historical projects include elements of Product Development Technical Demonstration builds testing planning low volume manufacturing and quality assurance activities all to support an overall successful program The position will require you to be present at our Product Development Center in Romulus MI 1 dayweek hybrid may be possible once established and projects allow We are looking for candidates with a can do attitude who are interested to be part of our expanding positive work environment Position Engineering Manager Job Overview The engineering manager will manage and lead the engineers and designers to complete complex design and development activities

Key Responsibilities Organizing Planning and Prioritizing Work Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize organize and accomplish work assignments Prepare staff schedules or work assignments to meet the project objectives budget schedules and deadlines

Guiding Directing and Motivating Subordinates Providing guidance and direction to subordinates including setting performance standards and monitoring performance

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks

Direct design or development activities and provide technical guidance to staff and other functional groups

Identifying potential engineering design flaws and providing solutions to improve the engineering design

Coaching and Developing Others Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching mentoring or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills Monitor performance of organizational members

Providing Consultation and Advice to Others Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical systems or process

Represent RLE and your team in client meetings identifying engineering design requirements and feedback to meet the clients needs Prepare or present technical or project status reports

Ensure that all safety standards are met during the process

Working with suppliers to ensure that all materials specified are used meet industry standards

Conducting research on new technologies that may impact the product

Maintaining records of all engineering and design decisions made during the process

Implement process improvements

Support in business development and overall company growth Requirements Minimum of a Bachelors degree in engineering
10 years of hands on engineering management experience

Strong proficiency in project management conflict resolution performance evaluation and technical system design

Must be able to clearly communicate assignments and coach subordinates

Communication and presentation skills effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and customers Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals

Analytical Demonstrate attention to detail and diligently work to understand and anticipate engineering requirements before problems arise

Critical thinking and problem solving skills

Data analytics skills and experience

Attention to detail

Flexible thinking including the ability to pivot and try new approaches when faced with challenges

Organizational planning and documentation skills

Proficiency using…