Design Engineering Section Manager

DESIGN SECTION MANAGER

Education & Experience Requirements

· Associate Degree (AS) in related field AND 3 years of job-specific and related experience in automotive design, research, development, testing and mechanical engineering OR;

· 5 years of job specific and related experience in in automotive design, research, development, testing and mechanical engineering AND;

• Must possess demonstrated analytical capability; ability to work independently and as a team; excellent written and oral communication; ability to inspire and motivate others; and proficient computer skills, specifically in Microsoft office applications, computer aided design (CAD), and 2D and 3D modeling experience is required.

Primary Roles & Responsibilities

· Manage and Supervise design, change point, and test lab associates

· Support annual budget development and weekly financial updates

· Review all purchase orders, support test lab calibration, and communicate budget impacts

· Support Japanese Design SSE for all current and new model activities including presentations, financial estimating activities, process changes, supplier product changes

· Support New Model launches and design changes including education, training, validation of process changes, MOST standards, Jig & Equipment set ups and other activities related to process changes

· Lead the plant for value added and value engineered improvements in relation to manufacturability

· Lead new model communication with English speaking counterparts at customers

· Utilize CAD software, CATIA, to review and communicate revised drawings to external and internal customers

· Ability to be discreet when working with sensitive information and proprietary designs owned by IBT

· Risk assessments including Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) and Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) – evaluate DFMEAs provided by IMASEN, support PFMEA & PQCT activities

· Software systems integration and management for programs such as Catia, Dropbox, and Plex

· Support staff as needed to meet goals and requirements

· Support sales with technical design and process information

· Working knowledge of IMDS system and update IMDS system for new model and design changes

· Support Imasen Chief Engineers in developing departmental target and goals

· Understand and lead document control – evaluate revised prints for physical, tolerance, processes changes – support internal teams as required: MPCN, SCR, PCR activities

· Support production, PE, Maintenance, Tooling, and Quality departments with customer inquiries, complaints, and technical expertise needs with current and future products

· Ensure digital and hardcopy prints are updated and support internal departments with information and print requests

· Technical documentation and recordkeeping for past problem history and fault tree analysis

· Responsible for Test Lab, schedule, results, reporting, and evaluation of test lab activities

· Overtime may be assigned

· Travel is moderate or 25% of the time per month, but more may be requested by Leadership

· Training needs are based on IB-TECH’s training matrix for this position, relevant to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 systems

· Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

· Associate must be able to occasionally lift up to 40lbs in single or multiple lifts. Associate must be able to occasionally push/pull up to 100lbs. Associate will frequently bend, twist, turn, squat kneel, overhead reach, climb stairs, and pinch grip small objects for up to 4 hours per day. Typical work environment includes sitting, typing, writing in an office sitting 6 hours per day and standing in manufacturing areas 2 hours per day. Associate must have a valid driver’s license to operate company vehicles. Idle time between job tasks is likely to exist. Break/Lunch periods are typical in a 9-hour day.

Grade/Classification: M1 – Manager

FLSA Status: Salary-Exempt

Department Assignment: Design

Reports to: Senior Japanese Design SSE

Function: Section Manager

Supervises: 2-5

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Bucyrus, OH 44820 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bucyrus, OH 44820: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000