Technical Manager – Automotive Exteriors

•  Extensive and demonstrable experience in an automotive engineering environment and design. (Automotive – Exteriors)
• Demonstrable experience as People Manager/has strong leadership skills, working within the Automotive industry.
• Proven track record of successful deliveries of vehicle systems/features or as Engineering Manager of smaller vehicle projects.
• Ability to influence people at all levels
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to lead a team through problem resolution activities.
• Ability to lead cross functional technical reviews
• Strong interpersonal skills and a high level of self-motivation.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Good business awareness and ability to make, and influence decisions within business context
• Ability to monitor and plan both project and people KPI’s.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills (self and team).

PRACTICAL & TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

• Significant and advanced knowledge of Design, Development, Test and Measurement  of Automotive exteriors (Bumpers and other large mouldings, Glazing, sealing and bright ware, Closures, Underfloor)
• Should have led automotive exteriors as Technical/Engineering manager in at least two programs from Concept to Start of production
• In depth understanding of Product emergence process
• Knowledge of Engineering and Project Management principles and processes working on relevant systems.
• Proven track record of successful delivery of vehicle systems/features to functional, cost, quality and timing targets.
• Broad knowledge of multiple Engineering systems and their relationships.
• Have the strong ability to challenge from first principles.
• Leadership, effective communication, influencing skills.
• Demonstrable knowledge and application of Company problem solving tools and skills.
• Ability to manage time and priorities for self and team.