BIW Manager

Position Summary: Responsible for managing the development, growth and strategy for specific automotive body structures products

Essential Job Functions include, but not limited to, the following:

• Oversee the product identification and development for growth of the designated product(s).
• Maintain the lead engineering role overseeing the product(s) and effectively enlist corporate engineering resources during the product's development and life.
• “Speak to” the product's relevance and train staff on the details of the product(s).
• Coordinate with the Business Unit(s) to appropriately position and market new product(s).
• Coordinate to develop a strategic plan for advancing the product's visibility and marketing.
• Determine market size and portential for new products.
• Maintain the intelectual property portfolio for the designated product area.
• Lead strategic planning within the department to align activities with the company's priorities.
• Staff Management:
  • Conduct timely and complete performance evaluations of direct associates; and ensure timely and complete performance evaluation of associates reporting under your indirect supervision.
  • Assess subordinates skill sets, current and future development needs and take steps to mentor and develop them appropriately.
  • Set direction of department and hold individuals accountable to performance standards and strategic objectives
• Identify and train a back-up(s) to manage key tasks when absent.
• Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader.

Requirements:

Position Skills and Experience Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Bachelors of Science in Engineering, or Related Field.
• Masters of Business Administration preferred.
• 8+ years experience in engineering/manufacturing/operations within the product group being managed.
• 3+ years of experience in product development, specifically for automotive structural and/or crash management components.
• Must be an industry expert in the assigned product(s).
• Experience with Microsoft Applications (e.g. word, excel, outlook, etc).