MGR I R&D/PRODUCT DVL ENGINEERING-Sustenance

Roles Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage an engineering team responsible for sustaining activities of Connector and Cable assembly product lines.
• Serve as a strong technical partner to cross-functional teams, including Program Management, Sales, Field Application Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and Compliance.
• Lead team to execute critical engineering projects, including manufacturing transfers, sustaining, product extensions, cost reduction (VAVE), sustainability and rapid New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives.
• Represent engineering in customer meetings, project meetings and site visits, providing technical support and insights as needed.
• Champion continuous improvement by enhancing product designs and engineering processes to drive efficiency, cost optimization, and sustainability.
• Empower and coach team members to achieve business goals, while fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and professional growth.

Mandate Skills:

• Bachelors degree in mechanical / electrical, or a related Engineering discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience, including a minimum of 2 years in a leadership or management role.
• Strong foundation in mechanical and electrical engineering principles with proven application in product development.
• Working knowledge on NPI, LeanPD.
• Demonstrated technical leadership in problem-solving, root cause analysis, and conflict resolution.
• Prior experience in Power Connectors, Power Cable assemblies, Bus bar designs are highly preferred.
• Proven expertise in sustaining engineering and product lifecycle support, including design enhancements, prototyping, testing, and cost/productivity improvements (VAVE).
• Hands-on experience with modern design and analysis tools including 3D CAD, modeling, Geometric Dimensioning Tolerancing (GDT), and simulation tools.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, molding, stamping, and plating.
• Knowledge of material properties (metal/plastics) and their application in products.
• Familiarity with quality tools and methodologies such as FMEA, Six Sigma, DOE, 8D, etc.
• Proven capability to recruit, develop, and lead engineering teams.
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across teams, cultures, and organizational levels.
• Highly organized, self-driven, and able to manage multiple competing priorities with minimal supervision.

COMPETENCIES

• Technical Expertise: Deep functional and domain knowledge in Mechanical/electrical engineering, with a strong foundation in connector and cable assembly technologies.
• Cross-Functional Engineering Leadership: Skilled in leading cross-functional teams across product management, design, manufacturing, quality, procurement and supply chain to drive product lifecycle support.
• Global Collaboration: Demonstrated success in working with global teams across regions and cultures, ensuring alignment and shared ownership of engineering deliverables.
• Talent Development: Committed to building organizational capability through mentoring, training, workforce planning, and succession development.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills with a hands-on approach to root cause analysis, risk assessment, and implementing effective corrective/preventive actions.
• Execution Mindset: Results-driven and action-oriented, with a track record of delivering high-impact outcomes under tight timelines and shifting priorities.