Engineering Manager - Auburn Hills, United States - Continental

Description

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent, and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic, and transportation. In 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.
The Automotive group sector comprises technologies for passive safety, brake, chassis, motion and motion control systems.

Innovative solutions for assisted and automated driving, display and operating technologies, as well as audio and camera solutions for the vehicle interior, are also part of the portfolio, as is intelligent information and communication technology for the mobility services of fleet operators and commercial vehicle manufacturers.

Comprehensive activities relating to connectivity technologies, vehicle electronics and high-performance computers round off the range of products and services.
Our Auburn Hills, MI location is seeking an Engineering Manager to join our safety and Motion Team. The ideal candidate has experience in leading R&D Functions within the Integrated Project Team in front of the customer.

The main tasks of the position are:
Drive the completion of Engineering Milestones on the product level based on PLC for every development iteration
Lead successful implementation of all technical requirements in product (concept, prototypes, testing, manufacturability) and process area
Report and present the engineering project status in accordance with the valid tool and process set, including the requirements status, requirements traceability, and requirements test status
Support and attend customer and internal audits
Escalate issues if necessary. Prepare decision options for management escalations
Presentation of project status/results and CR/PR/Project metrics status to the customer
Identifies needed resources for projects, defines and assigns major project roles. Monitors the product/program/project from initiation through delivery, interfacing with external customers or field-based employees on technical matters, as needed.
Plan all engineering work packages (project schedule), pushing update of resource management tool
Define strategy with cross-functional teams to prevent project technical risks.
Manage customers in case of escalations or critical technical risks that can not be managed by TPL.
Lead and coordinate technical project teams

Participate in creating quotes/offers in regards to technical concept, BOM, schedule, financial calculation/ pricing, make-or-buy decisions and support of customer presentation.

Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
7 years of experience in Automotive Engineering
Experience in Technical Risk Management and Product Compliance.
Experience managing a diverse team both international and domestic
Understanding of Continental's internal policies
Leadership experience and Project Management Procedures
Technical Knowledge in Friction Brakes, NVH, System and SW
Experience working in EMB (Electromechanical Braking System)
Exposure to Project Financial Management
ability to travel 10% annually
This role is an internal only position, external applicants will not be considered for this role
**In an effort to be transparent about the hiring process for this particular position, Continental has identified a preferred candidate. This is not intended to discourage other candidates from applying for this position. Furthermore, Continental has not offered the preferred candidate the position. "Preferred Candidate" means either that
the position is currently being performed by someone who satisfies the requirements of the job, or
a current employee has been identified as a successor through HR processes.

Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Engineering
10 years of experience in Automotive Engineering
Experience in Friction Coupling and NVH process
Experience working with OEMS and Ford
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.

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