Chief Engineer - Birmingham, United States - Autocar

Description

54% of your waking
hours are spent at work.

Location: Birmingham, Alabama, or Hagerstown , Indiana USA

Reports to : Platform General Manager

Job Description:

Autocar is a leading supplier of premium severe duty trucks in the U.S., and with our "from the curb backwards" approach to engineering, has produced a steady stream of technology enabled innovations , providing our customers with best-in-class , Always Up solutions.

The Chief Engineer will be responsible for E ngineering of a n Autocar platform , championing the product internally and externally, and guid ing the team's activities with intimate knowledge of the applications & vocations we choose to serve , as well as the competitive landscape . The position will develop product roadmaps for revenue growth, identifying portfolio expansion opportunities, new feature s, technolog ies and product improvements.

The Chief Engineer will engrain a culture of integrity and performance, advanc e common understanding , provid e clarity o f purpose , continuously improv e quality of work , reduce cost, deliver products that meet regulatory requirements, exceed ing expectations - all in a fast - track development environment.

The Chief Engineer will manage the direction and daily activities of the e ngineering team with the focus on people, organization, and process. The position will also oversee improvements to the pr oduct development and related process es , lead the professional development of reporting managers and oversee the development of others in the department.

In this role, it is critical to interact with all levels of management, including Leadership, O perations, Procurement, Q uality, S ales, M arketing and F inance. The ability to work closely with key supplier and key customer is essential.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead ing and mentor ing the e ngineering o rganization , includ ing providing technical leadership and direction to engineers and program teams.
• Incorporat ing company strategy, industry developments, regulatory requirements, customer voice, and long-term supplier relationships to develop robust and cost-effective vehicle products.
• Supporting the development of product development requirements and scopes of work .
• Support ing the d evelop ment of robust product concepts, design for manufacturability and optimal component cost.
• Supporting t rain ing to improve the fulfillment of team members' current role s and prepar ing them for future roles in the company.
• Analyz ing and resolv ing problems , provid ing technical assistance as necessary.
• Support ing co-workers producing results in a fast-paced and high-pressure atmosphere.
• Work ing with project team s to develop robust product concepts, design for manufacturability and optimal component cost, maintain or exceed quality expectations, deliver on project timelines, and provide superior customer communication and a high degree of sense of urgency in all aspects of the role.

Requirements:

• A b achelor's degree in engineering from a four-year college or university is required.
• A m aster's degree in e ngineering management will be beneficial in securing this role.
• 1 0 + Years of engineering experience in the commercial truck industry, heavy /severe duty preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years proven track record of leading and mentoring team s .
• Willing to r eside in the U . S .
• Willing to travel f rom time to time .

Skills:

• Strong analytical and technical skills .
• U nderstand business practices.
• Excellent in task management .
• Ability to work under pressure , wearing may hats .
• Good Written and Verbal Communication (English) .
• Computer literacy with advanced Microsoft Excel skills .

With outstanding sustained performance, the successful candidate will have opportunities for promotion and broader responsibilities over time.

Autocar offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, to include base salary, incentive bonus opportunities, and benefits such as medical/dental/vision options, retirement/401K plans, etc.