Concept Engineering Manager (m/f), Hagenbach

"Technical Perfection and automotive passion" is what defines Faurecia. We design, engineer and provide the best in technology, systems and services for automobile makers in every major market on all five continents. If you share our ambition for technical perfection and our passion for all things automotive, Faurecia has a career for you.

"Faurecia, a driving force…for your professional growth."

Missions

• This position has the responsibility for technical presentations of submissions and quotes to customers.
• Able to determine the definition of component requirements including critical features as well as identification of components that require documentation.
• Documents the minutes of meetings and call reports with the customer and ensures the relevant materials are distributed appropriately.
• Elaborates the product specifications and (FIS) Faurecia Interior Systems supplier performance specifications.
• Will be responsible for the selection of material types (families)
• Selection of all process technologies in accordance with the Project Leader Concepts & Acquisitions respectively with the project team / GTS (Global Technology Specialist).
• Cooperation with respect to the elaboration of tool concepts as well as to establishing tool specifications.
• Will work in collaboration with the team members with respect to FMEA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis) product and processes.
• Assignment adoption with respect to PL (Product Line) Concepts and Acquisitions in accordance with the Concept Engineering Manager.
• This position is responsible for the supervision of department interns during their work term at FIS.
• Works with the team members to support to pre-development, BOM and research tasks.

Profile

• Master degree in engineering discipline (Engineering Backround Plastics preferred)
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Engineering within an industrial environment, preferably on automotive interior parts.
• First Leadership Experience is required.
• Experience of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Power Point is required, macros experience a plus.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process such as injection molding, covering and assembling with regards to labor costs, machine costs and time of process is highly recommended.
• A strong math background is essential as it pertains to cost development.
• This position requires a high level of accuracy and ability to pay attention to details.
• The candidate must have the ability to communicate decisions with credibility and confidence to both the internal team and to external customers. In addition, able to interact effectively with all hierarchic levels is necessary.
• Presentation to small and larger groups experience is needed.
• Candidate must be able to multi-task and prioritize work load as needed.
• Good English Language Skills