Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of industrial engineers dedicated to thermal management module projects in North America.
• Oversee the industrial engineering processes related to the design, development, implementation, and optimization of thermal management modules within automotive systems.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and support to team members to ensure project success and individual growth.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, manufacturing, and quality assurance to conceptualize and develop thermal management modules.
• Utilize engineering principles and thermal dynamics knowledge to design efficient cooling and heating systems for automotive applications.
• Conduct feasibility studies and performance analyses to optimize module designs for effectiveness, cost-efficiency, and manufacturability.
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes to produce thermal management modules, ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and productivity enhancement through methods such as Lean Six Sigma principles.
• Work closely with production teams to troubleshoot issues and streamline workflows to maximize efficiency.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Establish quality control procedures and testing protocols to validate the performance and reliability of thermal management modules.
• Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions to address any quality issues or non-conformities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Previous Supervisory experience (6 years) in industrial engineering roles within the automotive industry, with a focus on thermal management systems.
• Proficiency in engineering software and tools for design and analysis (e.g., CAD, CFD, FEA).
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Excellent project management abilities, including planning, organizing, and coordinating complex projects.
• Knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and automotive industry standards (e.g., TS 16949).
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma methodologies for process improvement and optimization.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.