What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Design Engineering & Testing position at PKC Group?
Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES / RESPONSABILIDADES - List the essential functions (i.e. key responsibilities with expected end results), which must be accomplished in order to fulfill the purpose of your position as described above
Education and Experience:
RESPONSIBILITIES / RESPONSABILIDADES - List the essential functions (i.e. key responsibilities with expected end results), which must be accomplished in order to fulfill the purpose of your position as described above
- Manage current and new component design engineering and testing requirements to meet business objectives
- Creating Design Concept based on customer inputs and develop PV testing plan.
- Understanding of product costing and testing cost estimation is required.
- Understanding of product manufacturing and processes which may impact quality, delivery, and cost. Also, an understanding of upstream processes and cost drivers.
- Lead and support development of business plan that ensures attainment of company sales goals and profitability by performing market research, competitor analysis and customer surveys, gather customer requirements; initiating and coordinating development of action plans; develop business case / white paper with cross functional team support; and deliver technical RFQ response and negotiate technical points with proper organizational approval.
- Support for organizational activities for VA/VE & inventory control
- Accountable for proper customer information flow with respect to technical and quality issues, as well as any purchasing initiated information requests that affect customer satisfaction.
- Working with external test labs to get the quotes as per test plan coordinating POs and maintaining the PO tracker for testing activities and coordinating for their payment
- Ensure personnel development is defined and maintained.
- Comply with all company policies and ensure a safe work environment.
- Continuously develop a position of influence with key customer decision makers, including all related groups.
- Define, develop and deliver engineering solutions in support of customer initiatives and business needs.
- Provide leadership to all pertinent groups as an internal/external customer advocate to achieve the highest level of customer support.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors’ Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience in related field.
- Minimum of five years demonstrated leadership / management experience.
- Experience on Component PV Testing
- Masters Degree in Engineering / Business or equivalent.
- Previous role with key OEM/Tier account; light vehicle, commercial vehicle, specialized product OEM related to agriculture, construction or recreational sports.
- Knowledge of 3D Software CATIA / CREO
- Provides technical expertise and guidance to staff as appropriate.
- Proven Account Management skills required to create, maintain and enhance customer relationships.
- Strong communication and organizational skills with ability to communicate to all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments with high quality and on-time completion.
- Thorough understanding of design and engineering disciplines.
- IS/TS/QS9000 Procedures and Standards
- Engineering Standards
- Program and time management
- Microsoft Office software
- Cost reporting / reconciliation as and when required
- Skilled negotiator
- Knowledge of High Voltage Wiring Harness Component design is preferred.
- Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time, both domestically and internationally.
- Medium physical activity – ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- High level of initiative and works well in team environment.
- Able to manage stressful situations and deadline pressures.
- Plans and executes responsibilities with minimal direction.
- The position is a regular active, full time role with competitive total rewards.
- We are an EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Vets/VEVRAA Federal contractor.
