Yazaki Corporation
Engineering Manager
Yazaki Corporation, Canton, Michigan, United States, 48187
Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.
Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer in the world, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 83-year history. Today, we're on the lookout for energetic people with the potential to perform, as well as the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.
Location: Canton, MI, USA
What we are looking for:
Yazaki is looking for an Engineering Manager to join our Connectors Business Unit (ComBU) in Canton, MI. This person will lead and guide an engineering team toward achieving their functional objectives. Identify resources, skills training, and other support needed to meet established targets. Communicate the team's progress and status of assignments with internal groups or externally, as required.
What you will be doing:
Oversee the launch of team activities and take accountability for the team's performanceManage the daily activities of one or several connector development teamsManage balancing workload and address areas of concernManage multiple product designs and deliveriesManage the team members' complying with work instructions, processes and procedures.Manage priorities for the teams' ensuring timely task completionFacilitate Human Resources related issues and administrative interface to YNAFacilitate solving development conflicts with other departments or external vendors/customers.Manage resources for the timely delivery of connector developmentsManage solving design issues and avoiding recurring deigns issues.Approve prepared project development plans including resources and expensesLead and participate in the regular departmental meetingsAuthorize the reported work hours for team members under supervisionManage one's own and team members' vacations so that those wouldn't affect any project schedules.Manage supervised associates' performance, outline career paths using the HR performance system.Develop and implement career development with training plans agreed upon with supervised associatesArrange proper circumstance where team members are coached and trained in engineering / technical disciplines.Create all projects' resource forecasting in the short term or over the long term.Hire new engineers according to the resource forecastOrganize proper team members structure for all projectsFacilitate establishment and retention of the design and verification engineering standards/documentsParticipate in continuous development process improvement activitiesManage multiple project developments/deliveriesDirect how to respond to urgent solution requests from the inside/outside whenever necessary.Facilitate and maintain close collaboration with other engineering disciplines and a good relationship with customers so that projects can be completed timely and on budgetStay informed about HR-related legal risks and ensure all team members receive the appropriate trainingOversee the team's identification of root causes for engineering issues and document lessons learned to prevent future occurrencesEncourage team members to work independently while supporting one another as neededWhat you will bring to the table:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalentMinimum of ten years of automotive related or equivalent electrical/electronic production design experience and release of mechanically designed productIntimate knowledge of terminal contact geometry / electrical performance of Low Voltage, High Voltage, High Speed/High Frequency connector products.Intimate knowledge and application of industry specifications (USCAR-2, 12, 37, 49 etc)Intimate knowledge of connector design features (plastic lock arms, TPA's, CPA's, blade stabilizers) and sealing structures and standards.DFMEA, DVP&R, PPAP, Control Plan knowledge and practical application of industry relevant designsKnowledge of CAD Modeling (2D, 3D) (Solidworks capability preferred, CATIA V5 acceptable)Working knowledge of PC environment (Excel, Word, and Power-point, etc)Ability to create new and interpret existing geometric drawings / modelsWorking knowledge of linear FEA, dimensional analysis (GD&T, RMS, statistical analysis, etc)Sophisticated oral / written communication skillsAbility to focus on multiple assignments at a single time (multi-task)Materials knowledge (plastic, metals, rubber)Understanding of Injection Molding / Stamping / Basic Die DesignLeadership / mentorship experience for teamsWhat we can provide you:
A safe collaborative learning work environment that stimulates creativity and explorationDiverse teams of expertsResources from around the globeSupportive leadership and team members to help you do your best workOpportunities for professional growthCompetitive compensation and benefits package including incentive compensation, 401K match, tuition assistance and a generous holiday schedule
Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.
Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer in the world, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 83-year history. Today, we're on the lookout for energetic people with the potential to perform, as well as the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.
Location: Canton, MI, USA
What we are looking for:
Yazaki is looking for an Engineering Manager to join our Connectors Business Unit (ComBU) in Canton, MI. This person will lead and guide an engineering team toward achieving their functional objectives. Identify resources, skills training, and other support needed to meet established targets. Communicate the team's progress and status of assignments with internal groups or externally, as required.
What you will be doing:
Oversee the launch of team activities and take accountability for the team's performanceManage the daily activities of one or several connector development teamsManage balancing workload and address areas of concernManage multiple product designs and deliveriesManage the team members' complying with work instructions, processes and procedures.Manage priorities for the teams' ensuring timely task completionFacilitate Human Resources related issues and administrative interface to YNAFacilitate solving development conflicts with other departments or external vendors/customers.Manage resources for the timely delivery of connector developmentsManage solving design issues and avoiding recurring deigns issues.Approve prepared project development plans including resources and expensesLead and participate in the regular departmental meetingsAuthorize the reported work hours for team members under supervisionManage one's own and team members' vacations so that those wouldn't affect any project schedules.Manage supervised associates' performance, outline career paths using the HR performance system.Develop and implement career development with training plans agreed upon with supervised associatesArrange proper circumstance where team members are coached and trained in engineering / technical disciplines.Create all projects' resource forecasting in the short term or over the long term.Hire new engineers according to the resource forecastOrganize proper team members structure for all projectsFacilitate establishment and retention of the design and verification engineering standards/documentsParticipate in continuous development process improvement activitiesManage multiple project developments/deliveriesDirect how to respond to urgent solution requests from the inside/outside whenever necessary.Facilitate and maintain close collaboration with other engineering disciplines and a good relationship with customers so that projects can be completed timely and on budgetStay informed about HR-related legal risks and ensure all team members receive the appropriate trainingOversee the team's identification of root causes for engineering issues and document lessons learned to prevent future occurrencesEncourage team members to work independently while supporting one another as neededWhat you will bring to the table:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalentMinimum of ten years of automotive related or equivalent electrical/electronic production design experience and release of mechanically designed productIntimate knowledge of terminal contact geometry / electrical performance of Low Voltage, High Voltage, High Speed/High Frequency connector products.Intimate knowledge and application of industry specifications (USCAR-2, 12, 37, 49 etc)Intimate knowledge of connector design features (plastic lock arms, TPA's, CPA's, blade stabilizers) and sealing structures and standards.DFMEA, DVP&R, PPAP, Control Plan knowledge and practical application of industry relevant designsKnowledge of CAD Modeling (2D, 3D) (Solidworks capability preferred, CATIA V5 acceptable)Working knowledge of PC environment (Excel, Word, and Power-point, etc)Ability to create new and interpret existing geometric drawings / modelsWorking knowledge of linear FEA, dimensional analysis (GD&T, RMS, statistical analysis, etc)Sophisticated oral / written communication skillsAbility to focus on multiple assignments at a single time (multi-task)Materials knowledge (plastic, metals, rubber)Understanding of Injection Molding / Stamping / Basic Die DesignLeadership / mentorship experience for teamsWhat we can provide you:
A safe collaborative learning work environment that stimulates creativity and explorationDiverse teams of expertsResources from around the globeSupportive leadership and team members to help you do your best workOpportunities for professional growthCompetitive compensation and benefits package including incentive compensation, 401K match, tuition assistance and a generous holiday schedule
Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.