JOB DESCRIPTION
OVERVIEW:
Automotive seating structures senior manager:
Automotive seating structure product technical expert.
Supervises & leads a group of 3-5 engineers.
Leads technical problem solving.
Supports manufacturing production issue resolution.
Leads product safety technical risk assessment.
Oversees & checks technical project execution.
Communicates technical status and resolution plans internally & externally.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leads the team of product & resident engineers (Plymouth, Pune, manufacturing locations):
Represents the structures engineering team.
Facilitates communication in internal & customer reviews.
Guides & reviews technical issue summary documentation.
Leads critical issue containment & problem-solving activity.
Escalates critical issues.
Communicates directly with manufacturing locations, Adient structural analysis engineers, Adient product safety, Adient engineering leadership, Adient business units, and OEM customer engineers.
Supervises the team:
Facilitates team engagement.
Provides performance feedback.
Flexes and leverages available resources.
Provides mentorship & development opportunities.
Implements company & department initiatives.
Responsible for the team's technical work product:
Guides issue containment & resolution.
Guides issue prevention and deliverable completion.
Identifies and documents lessons learned.
Approves drawings.
Approves engineering deliverables.
Collaborates
Works with manufacturing to enable efficient mass production.
Works with business unit engineering leaders to ensure team focus & collaboration.
Engages organizational experts for specialized expertise.
Checks
Product engineering integrity:
Possesses strong engineering analysis skills and ability to apply to product engineering.
Product manufacturing feasibility based on manufacturing knowledge of:
Component manufacturing; Stamping, tube bending, wire forming
Assembly processes; welding (laser, GMAW, projection), bolting, rivet forming, general assembly.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
BSME required
Must have 10+ years automotive seat structure development experience
PRIMARY LOCATION
Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI
Adient is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process please email [email protected].
