Engineering Group Leader - Lansing, United States - The Shyft Group

Description

Engineering Group Leader | The Shyft Group (SV) | Charlotte, MI (SV)

Regular Employee | Salary Exempt

Who we are:

At The Shyft Group we are driven to deliver.

Proudly the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis bring people, goods, and services where they need to be.

We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands Utilimaster, Blue Arc, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond, and Builtmore.

Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, every ride.

Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families.

Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road - for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.

With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward - leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

What you'll do:

The Dev Team Eng Group Leader position is responsible for supporting the Engineering Director by identifying and completing the development team activities assigned to the group, as well as resource planning and talent development.

Support Engineering Director with identifying, prioritizing, and completing development team activities for designing experiments, supporting prototype builds, verifying and validating products, and field, service and production issue resolution
Provide technical guidance or direction to team members
Provide input for periodic assessments of job performance including annual performance reviews
Maintain department resource planning tools, identifying requirements and/or adjustments based on current and forecasted workload
Train, or facilitate the training of, new associates in all aspects of their job
Manage vacation approvals, time card approval, daily and weekly overtime, hiring, and training
Motivate, coach, reward, and discipline associates being supervised; resolve personnel issues
Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization and with cross-functional teams (production, service garage, engineering, etcetera) to resolve issues and ensure objectives are met
Perform duties similar to those of direct reports (approximately fifty percent of the time), such as:
Create engineering drawings, schematics, and other technical material for the purpose of conducting experiments and tests
Design tests to ensure device under test (DUT) meets design requirements
Design and/or procure test fixtures for component or system testing
Write test procedures
Configure data acquisition systems for the collection of data during tests
Select and/or specify test appropriate equipment to be used for a test or experiment
Determine measurement uncertainty
Oversee tests being conducted
Collect road load data
Analyze/process collected data
Write test report
Support proof of concept and prototype builds, including coordination of materials (e.g. procurement, assembly, and fabrication of components)

Prepare for, and conduct, design experiments and or verification and validation tests, per the design verification plan and report (DVP&R) and/or direct instruction.

Communicate with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, materials, purchasing, sales, etcetera) to resolve issues and meet objectives
Use basic hand, electric, cordless, and pneumatic tools, as required
Provide direction to Technicians, as needed, to support assigned activities
Solve complex problems
Complete proper forms and documentation
Other duties as assigned


What you need to be successful:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering or Technology
Minimum of five years engineering experience related to the design and development of on-highway, heavy truck, specialty, or automotive vehicles
Possess a CDL, or be willing to obtain
Self-motivated with the ability to effectively lead an engineering team with minimal direct supervision
Positive attitude
Creative and innovative team player
Commitment to excellence and high standards
Sound judgment with the ability to make timely decisions
Able to effectively prioritize and execute multiple concurrent assignments in a high-pressure environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Proven ability to perform subordinates' duties and tasks
Versatile, flexible, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities

Strong:
Communication skills, verbal and written
Leadership attributes and interpersonal skills
Organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

Why The Shyft Group?

We believe that when our people thrive personally and professionally, our business thrives. We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits programs that stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

Stay Healthy:

Medical and Rx Plan

Health Savings Account

Dental and Vision Plan

Healthcare Flexible Spending

Wellness Plan

Financial Security:

401 (k) Retirement Savings

Short and Long Term Disability

Company Provided Life and Dependent Life Insurance

Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Work/Life Balance:

Educational Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Dependent Care FSA


Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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