Closure System Engineering Senior Manager

In this position...

A senior technical leadership role responsible for technical content, strategy & processes. In this role, you will serve as the Senior manager for Closures Systems ensuring robust design & delivery of components & systems. The Global Manager will lead all technical & business plan aspects of Global Closures Systems strategy, including product & technology development, supplier development & selection, product verification & production validation, engineering sign-off, launch, ongoing product support & quality assurance of products in the field. In addition, the Closures Systems Senior Manager will lead professional development of global Closures Systems team members, attract high caliber talent, oversee budgeting & resource allocation, support new technology development & lead implementation, guide development of Closure Systems standardized tools, methods & execution.

A senior technical leadership role responsible for technical content, strategy & processes. In this role, you will serve as the Senior manager for Closures Systems ensuring robust design & delivery of components & systems. The Global Manager will lead all technical & business plan aspects of Global Closures Systems strategy, including product & technology development, supplier development & selection, product verification & production validation, engineering sign-off, launch, ongoing product support & quality assurance of products in the field. In addition, the Closures Systems Senior Manager will lead professional development of global Closures Systems team members, attract high caliber talent, oversee budgeting & resource allocation, support new technology development & lead implementation, guide development of Closure Systems standardized tools, methods & execution.

What you'll do...

• Act as the business owner with end-to-end responsibility for Closures Systems

• Lead & ensure successful delivery of all engineering KPIs including Quality, Cost, Weight & Functional Performance (QCWF)

• Create a compelling vision for the organization. Lead identification & communication of department technical strategies, objectives, mission & values

• Lead & drive engineering excellence delivery & ensure robust root-cause identification & resolution using problem solving tools such as 3LX5W & 8Ds

• Act as technical architect/leader for Closures Systems on a global scale

• Own the design review process & lead design reviews based on Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA). Develop a strong cross-function working relationships with Program Vehicle Management, Studio, Body CAD, CAE, Software & Controls, EDS, vehicle engineering & Manufacturing Engineering to deliver robust production feasible designs

• Ensure adherence to FMA, DVP&R, Quality History & Prevent Recurrence

• Analyze designs during the development process & address any potential failures & error states

• Interface with all levels of management & outside activities on Closures Systems matters

• Act as technical resource & provide technical support to cross-functional & global teams

• Recommend, develop & verify applications for new & advanced Closures Systems designs & technologies

• Ensure benchmarking & technology development mechanisms are in place & that the implementation strategy supports the business goals

• Monitor & investigate new Closures Systems technologies to maintain company position as industry leader in this field

• Guide & oversee training, mentoring & provide consulting to department engineers, supervisors & other interfacing functions

• Support Campaign Prevent activities & zero mindset FSA mentality

• Support CCRG for all Closure Systems matters

• Guide development of Closures Systems tools, methods & processes

• Lead development & ongoing maintenance/update of commodity specific standards, specifications & verification methods

• Lead development & deployment of all commodity foundation documents including DFMEAs, SCCAFs, Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, DVP&R & integration manuals

• Intimately know the suppliers & lead supplier selection & development with cross-functional teams

• Construct & develop simple and complex business cases for various designs & commercial negotiations

• Ability to share & present work to cross-functional teams & executive leadership

What you'll do...

• Act as the business owner with end-to-end responsibility for Closures Systems

• Lead & ensure successful delivery of all engineering KPIs including Quality, Cost, Weight & Functional Performance (QCWF)

• Create a compelling vision for the organization. Lead identification & communication of department technical strategies, objectives, mission & values

• Lead & drive engineering excellence delivery & ensure robust root-cause identification & resolution using problem solving tools such as 3LX5W & 8Ds

• Act as technical architect/leader for Closures Systems on a global scale

• Own the design review process & lead design reviews based on Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA). Develop a strong cross-function working relationships with Program Vehicle Management, Studio, Body CAD, CAE, Software & Controls, EDS, vehicle engineering & Manufacturing Engineering to deliver robust production feasible designs

• Ensure adherence to FMA, DVP&R, Quality History & Prevent Recurrence

• Analyze designs during the development process & address any potential failures & error states

• Interface with all levels of management & outside activities on Closures Systems matters

• Act as technical resource & provide technical support to cross-functional & global teams

• Recommend, develop & verify applications for new & advanced Closures Systems designs & technologies

• Ensure benchmarking & technology development mechanisms are in place & that the implementation strategy supports the business goals

• Monitor & investigate new Closures Systems technologies to maintain company position as industry leader in this field

• Guide & oversee training, mentoring & provide consulting to department engineers, supervisors & other interfacing functions

• Support Campaign Prevent activities & zero mindset FSA mentality

• Support CCRG for all Closure Systems matters

• Guide development of Closures Systems tools, methods & processes

• Lead development & ongoing maintenance/update of commodity specific standards, specifications & verification methods

• Lead development & deployment of all commodity foundation documents including DFMEAs, SCCAFs, Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, DVP&R & integration manuals

• Intimately know the suppliers & lead supplier selection & development with cross-functional teams

• Construct & develop simple and complex business cases for various designs & commercial negotiations

• Ability to share & present work to cross-functional teams & executive leadership