Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager (m/f/x)

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• Lead assigned projects by serving as technical and program deliverable responsible for product design and development from prototype to production.
• Evaluate customer technical requirements and own the technical response.
• Ownership of program change control, product improvements, technical and cost issues during the entire product development cycle.
• Represent GG at all technical and design review program meetings.
• Manage DVP&R and DFMEA in collaboration with global teams.
• Initiate and lead regional benchmarking activity.
• Provide technical support and guidance to cross‑functional teams globally.
• Direct management responsibility for Engineers/CAD Designers.
• Drive cross‑functional teams to achieve all program milestones.
• Encourage an innovative and creative work environment to solve problems.
• Ensure compliance with assigned budget.
• Interface with company management and escale issues as appropriate.
• Collaborate across departments globally to ensure compliance to core company processes and methods.
• Provide supervision and ongoing feedback via recurring meetings and annual performance reviews.
• Mentor less experienced engineers as needed.
• Collaborate closely with the sales team on technical business development.
• Support all escalation meetings internal and external.
• Travel to customer, supplier and GG facilities as needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical). A Master’s Degree is preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in a product development function and relationships with automotive OEM customers.
• 3+ years of management experience in an automotive Tier I supplier environment.
• Excellent communication, organization and presentation skills.
• Organizational development experience.
• Experience in core processes: product development, project/cost management.
• Patient and diplomatic with a positive, optimistic attitude; professional demeanor. Prior multicultural work experience is a plus.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and close action items to meet internal and external deadlines.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Health Benefits – 100% employer‑paid premiums.
• 10 paid vacation days and 5 paid personal/sick days.
• 14 paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan – 100% employer matching up to 6%.
• Short and long‑term disability.
• Life insurance.
• GG corporate bonus program.

This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of GG Group. Employer will only consider candidates with no sponsorship required.

Contact:
Elisabeth Reinthaler, HR Generalist,

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering, Management, and Sales
• Industries:
  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing