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Lead Program Manager - Air Induction & Exhaust Systems (Automotive)
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Job DescriptionJob Description
Location: Auburn Hills, MI
Position: Long Term Contract (Possible Extension)
Title: 1430105 - Lead Program Manager – Air Induction & Exhaust Systems (Automotive)
Job Description:
Project Chief - Propulsion Systems Air Induction and Exhaust, Technical program manager for one or more vehicle lines by being the key point of contact between the Induction and Exhaust systems design team and all other functional areas such as vehicle program management, engineering departments and manufacturing.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for ensuring that the Air Induction and Exhaust systems meet all functional and performance requirements while meeting cost, weight, investment, timing, and quality objectives.
Components include body mounted heat shields, hot and cold end exhaust including brackets, air box with filter, dirty and clean side ducts and charge air cooler ducts for turbo applications.
Candidate will lead air induction and exhaust systems responsibilities at any point from the initial concept phase through end of life.
Provide strong support of concept studies, initial packaging, function targets (i.e., NVH, restriction, backpressure, etc), cost and weight analysis, prototype procurement, supplier management, sourcing, tooling kick-off, validation, launch, program maintenance, change management, value optimization, and quality improvement initiatives.
Coordinate technical issue resolution pertaining to engineering and quality at all stages of the program and across all functional areas.
Must support plant development and launch activities onsite as a visible member of the launch team representing Air Induction and Exhaust systems.
During the launch phase, the Project Chief is the launch lead for Air Induction and Exhaust systems and key person responsible for triage and resolution of issues, while communicating status and managing resources.
Requirements:
Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience with an emphasis on automotive Air Induction and Exhaust Systems/components at either an OEM or supplier
Strong leader with entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to sell ideas to all stakeholders
Must be self-sufficient with ability to influence and lead others without formal authority.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to lead and manage suppliers.
Must be able to manage multiple concurrent activities.
Some travel required to supplier and vehicle assembly plants in North America.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Proven experience in program management with the ability to set a timeline and execute at the required milestones.
Strong working knowledge and experience with automotive Air Induction and Exhaust components and the guiding principles of operation behind them.
Ability to proactively communicate with other colleagues, stakeholders, program management, and supervisors
Experience and confidence in communicating status to a varied audience including top management
Ability to effectively operate both independently and as part of a team
General knowledge of tooling and manufacturing processes including molding, stamping, welding, brazing, machining, casting, and coatings.
Ability and knowledge to create effective presentations
High level of experience with MS Office tools
Knowledge of automotive packaging and general automotive assembly practices
Ability to review and apply component and system DFMEAs and DVP&Rs
Basic financial understanding with ability to maintain program budget
Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited program
Understanding of electric vehicle thermal systems and common vehicle system interactions.
Experience in component costing (variable cost and investment)
Solid understanding of thermodynamics and heat transfer from a practical standpoint
Understanding of electrical circuits, components and their operating principles
Familiarity with powertrain software and controls
Experience with Air Induction and Exhaust-specific and total vehicle testing including NVH
Experience in DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) proactive and/or reactive quality tools
Working knowledge of UG/NX CAD systems
Knowledge of Client systems and/or products a plus
Education:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited program
Company DescriptionZobility (RGBSI), is dedicated to providing the highest quality of services to our clients and employees. We are proud to be the primary partner to top companies in the automotive, aerospace & defense, IT, media & entertainment, sports, energy, and finance industries. As a result of our clients' continued growth, we are looking for energetic, personable professionals to partner with these leading US companiesCompany DescriptionZobility (RGBSI), is dedicated to providing the highest quality of services to our clients and employees. We are proud to be the primary partner to top companies in the automotive, aerospace & defense, IT, media & entertainment, sports, energy, and finance industries. As a result of our clients' continued growth, we are looking for energetic, personable professionals to partner with these leading US companies
Location: Auburn Hills, MI
Position: Long Term Contract (Possible Extension)
Title: 1430105 - Lead Program Manager – Air Induction & Exhaust Systems (Automotive)
Job Description:
Project Chief - Propulsion Systems Air Induction and Exhaust, Technical program manager for one or more vehicle lines by being the key point of contact between the Induction and Exhaust systems design team and all other functional areas such as vehicle program management, engineering departments and manufacturing.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for ensuring that the Air Induction and Exhaust systems meet all functional and performance requirements while meeting cost, weight, investment, timing, and quality objectives.
Components include body mounted heat shields, hot and cold end exhaust including brackets, air box with filter, dirty and clean side ducts and charge air cooler ducts for turbo applications.
Candidate will lead air induction and exhaust systems responsibilities at any point from the initial concept phase through end of life.
Provide strong support of concept studies, initial packaging, function targets (i.e., NVH, restriction, backpressure, etc), cost and weight analysis, prototype procurement, supplier management, sourcing, tooling kick-off, validation, launch, program maintenance, change management, value optimization, and quality improvement initiatives.
Coordinate technical issue resolution pertaining to engineering and quality at all stages of the program and across all functional areas.
Must support plant development and launch activities onsite as a visible member of the launch team representing Air Induction and Exhaust systems.
During the launch phase, the Project Chief is the launch lead for Air Induction and Exhaust systems and key person responsible for triage and resolution of issues, while communicating status and managing resources.
Requirements:
Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience with an emphasis on automotive Air Induction and Exhaust Systems/components at either an OEM or supplier
Strong leader with entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to sell ideas to all stakeholders
Must be self-sufficient with ability to influence and lead others without formal authority.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to lead and manage suppliers.
Must be able to manage multiple concurrent activities.
Some travel required to supplier and vehicle assembly plants in North America.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Proven experience in program management with the ability to set a timeline and execute at the required milestones.
Strong working knowledge and experience with automotive Air Induction and Exhaust components and the guiding principles of operation behind them.
Ability to proactively communicate with other colleagues, stakeholders, program management, and supervisors
Experience and confidence in communicating status to a varied audience including top management
Ability to effectively operate both independently and as part of a team
General knowledge of tooling and manufacturing processes including molding, stamping, welding, brazing, machining, casting, and coatings.
Ability and knowledge to create effective presentations
High level of experience with MS Office tools
Knowledge of automotive packaging and general automotive assembly practices
Ability to review and apply component and system DFMEAs and DVP&Rs
Basic financial understanding with ability to maintain program budget
Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited program
Understanding of electric vehicle thermal systems and common vehicle system interactions.
Experience in component costing (variable cost and investment)
Solid understanding of thermodynamics and heat transfer from a practical standpoint
Understanding of electrical circuits, components and their operating principles
Familiarity with powertrain software and controls
Experience with Air Induction and Exhaust-specific and total vehicle testing including NVH
Experience in DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) proactive and/or reactive quality tools
Working knowledge of UG/NX CAD systems
Knowledge of Client systems and/or products a plus
Education:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited program
Company DescriptionZobility (RGBSI), is dedicated to providing the highest quality of services to our clients and employees. We are proud to be the primary partner to top companies in the automotive, aerospace & defense, IT, media & entertainment, sports, energy, and finance industries. As a result of our clients' continued growth, we are looking for energetic, personable professionals to partner with these leading US companiesCompany DescriptionZobility (RGBSI), is dedicated to providing the highest quality of services to our clients and employees. We are proud to be the primary partner to top companies in the automotive, aerospace & defense, IT, media & entertainment, sports, energy, and finance industries. As a result of our clients' continued growth, we are looking for energetic, personable professionals to partner with these leading US companies