Technical Manager, Engineering
summit polymerPortage (MI)
About the role
Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering and product excellence to our customers, on time, in budget, with the latest innovations. JOIN A TEAM WHERE YOU'LL BE CHALLENGED AND valued. A career with Summit Polymers means working with smart people in a culture that thrives on challenging, meaningful work. At Summit, we look for growth potential with every hire. We don't just fill seats, we set people on career paths. We're always on the lookout for smart people who are committed to continuous improvement, customer service and quality.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
JOB TITLE: Technical Manager, Engineering FLSA STATUS: ExemptREPORTS TO: Chief Technical Manager, EngineeringSUMMARYThis is a commodity specific technical position (A/Cs, IP Trim, Consoles, Cup holder/Ash Cup/Bin/Other Moving Components) responsible for leading set based concurrent engineering and building a knowledge database in the product development process. This position will work closely with program management, the corresponding technical leader, and plant launch management. They will be responsible for supervising designers and engineers.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Under general supervision is responsible for the following major tasks: Develop and track technical competence of designers and project engineerso Supervise on program worko Assign projects to deepen knowledge Support part/program in developmento Meet Timing Meet Design and Tooling Budget Meet Gross Margin Lead Design Input and Design Output Review as needed Tooling Design and Function Participate in development gates activities Responsible for the technical merit of the commodity - meet customer, engineering and manufacturing needso Direct responsibility for part design and tooling Work closely with technical leader to support gauges, fixtures, other secondary equipment and standardized work Follow standards Develop, Maintain and Update "Knowledge Database", Development Checklists, Standards etc.o Through reflections on parts in development Through benchmarking competitors' parts and processes Through benchmarking current production parts and processes Through performing or assigning projects Support other functional areas in company with commodity specific worko Quoting Sales and MarketingR&DResponsible for assigned auxiliary work to support design and engineering Other tasks as assignedEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEB.S degree in engineering and 5 years of industrial project management (automotive related preferred) experience or some college coursework in and engineering curriculum and 10 years of progressive technical experience leading to and including industrial project management.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
B.S degree in engineering and 5 years of industrial project management (automotive related preferred) experience or some college coursework in and engineering curriculum and 10 years of progressive technical experience leading to and including industrial project management. A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional score of 26 on the Cognitive portion).
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: This position typically does require up to 25% travel.
DISCLAIMER:
The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.
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