Job Summary
This position is responsible for spearheading and nurturing a worldwide engineering team focused on advanced seating frameworks and technologies. The role encompasses the design and industrialization of seat structures, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. The successful applicant will synchronize global standards and cross-functional teams to produce seating systems that are safe, high-quality, and suitable for manufacturing, while also addressing compliance challenges across various markets.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the development and leadership of a global engineering organization specializing in seating architecture and technologies.
- Facilitate collaboration among cross-functional teams to achieve compliance and quality objectives.
- Address and mitigate compliance risks in diverse markets.
- Ensure the design and industrialization processes align with global standards.
- Manage and guide the engineering team’s efforts toward innovating manufacturable seating solutions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or a comparable technical discipline.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in managing technical teams.
- In-depth expertise in automotive engineering with a focus on seat systems and structural components.
- Proficient in leading global teams and navigating regulatory and homologation processes.
- Familiarity with CAE/CAD tools and manufacturing procedures.
- Strategic skills in resource management.
