R&D Sensorics Systems & Architecture Manager

This role is an internal-only position; external applicants will not be considered for this role.

Our Auburn Hills, MI, location seeks a highly self-motivated and detail-oriented R&D Sensorics Systems & Architecture Manager to join our Safety and Motion team. The ideal candidate has experience with Mechanical Engineering/Systems Product development.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

THE POSITION

• Lead and Coordinate the activities of the Local (US) and regional ( Mexico, Brazil) Systems, Electrical, and Mechanical Architecture engineers, with a focus on Customer interface and contact, Prototype lab development, and sample delivery.
• Customer interface and contact for our R&D Sensorics Products (Speed sensors, Chassis position & Acceleration, Battery Voltage and Current, Washer Systems)
• Product Promotions through Proof of Concept/sample builds, Quote technical reviews and on-site support.
• Coordinate and lead support for vehicle installation & Launch topics.
• Coordinate and Plan A-Sample builds for local projects.
• Facilitate Data transfer topics for 2D/3D information for projects & Releases.
• Review and Approve Change Requests and Material Life Cycle work packages for Mechanical 2D/3D data, BOMs and functional test results.
• Facilitate component reviews and release database for the region.
• Maintain Lab Certifications and Audits and coordinate lab personnel.
• Supported the program management team with new product and market investigations.

Functions   

• Coordinate Lab & Personnel activities.
• Plan Annual internal and external Audit reviews with EHS.
• Maintain a list of equipment and calibration/certification status
• Plan and execute annual investment locally and for the region (ABH, QRO, Silao)
• Coordinate ME Architecture tasks and customer 2D/3D data upload (Acting on ME Lead role)
• Coordinate ABH SAS Lab request calendar requests for local and regional teams (3D printing, 3D scanning, CNC)

Customer interface for Product reviews & Promotions

• Maintain and establish equivalent connections within Local customers.
• Lead or Perform product reviews (annual) with current customer leadership.
• Plan and coordinate customer reviews for new product promotions and innovations.
• Support Sales/Program Management during annual customer visits.

Product development review and release

• Maintain and report current project/product development status (Monthly)
• Perform ME, Sys and EE MLCs
• Review & sign off on 2D/3D drawings and data releases.
• Lead and sign off on changes during Change control board meeting.

Non-technical tasks

• Plan and execute mid-year and annual reviews.
• Work with local team on development path.
• Coordinate tasks and evaluations for regional team (QRO, Silao)
• Track and report Prototype sample build status for ABH.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition & Employee Discounts
• Annual Bonus
• Employer 401(k) Match
• And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Engineering degree or relevant discipline
• Minimum 2 Years Team Lead/Supervisor experience
• Minimum 7 Years ME/Systems Product development
• Must have Knowledge/experience in 2D/3D modeling Software, such as CATIA, Solidworks, FreeCad or others
• Must have Experience in DOORS or similar Requirement Management tools
• Must have Experience in IMS/Jira or similar task Management tools
• Must have Experience in MLC/PLC process for Components and Subsystems
• Must have Experience in Assembly Stack-up and tolerancing for Product/Assembly Drawings
• Technical Knowledge - Capable of managing advanced abilities and knowledge in practices and techniques gained through experience and exposure to complex and diverse techniques, theories, and principles.
• Research and Development - Capable of managing and directing the research and development programs to meet organizational needs and to capitalize on potential products
• Problem Solving - Manage in-depth analysis of the different possible courses of action and then select the best solution for implementation.
• Analysis / Synthesis - Managing the identification of a set of features, parameters, or considerations to consider in analyzing a situation or making a decision and offering solutions
• Personnel development - Coordinate growth and opportunities for the local and regional team

Continental is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity

This role is an internal-only position; external applicants will not be considered for this role

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree
• 10+ Years in Supervisor/Manager role, MLC Review & Release responsibility.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [email protected] or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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