.Job DescriptionThis role is an internal-only position; external applicants will not be considered for this role.Our Auburn Hills, MI, location seeks a highly self-motivated and detail-oriented R&D Sensorics Systems & Architecture Manager to join our Safety and Motion team. The ideal candidate has experience with Mechanical Engineering/Systems Product development.Are you ready to shape the future with us?THE POSITIONLead and coordinate the activities of the Local (US) and regional (Mexico, Brazil) Systems, Electrical, and Mechanical Architecture engineers, focusing on customer interface and contact, prototype lab development, and sample delivery.Customer interface and contact for our R&D Sensorics Products (Speed sensors, Chassis position & Acceleration, Battery Voltage and Current, Washer Systems).Product promotions through proof of concept/sample builds, quote technical reviews, and on-site support.Coordinate and lead support for vehicle installation & launch topics.Coordinate and plan A-sample builds for local projects.Facilitate data transfer topics for 2D/3D information for projects & releases.Review and approve change requests and material life cycle work packages for mechanical 2D/3D data, BOMs, and functional test results.Facilitate component reviews and release database for the region.Maintain lab certifications and audits and coordinate lab personnel.Support the program management team with new product and market investigations.FunctionsCoordinate lab & personnel activities.Plan annual internal and external audit reviews with EHS.Maintain a list of equipment and calibration/certification status.Plan and execute annual investment locally and for the region (ABH, QRO, Silao).Coordinate ME architecture tasks and customer 2D/3D data upload (acting on ME lead role).Coordinate ABH SAS lab request calendar requests for local and regional teams (3D printing, 3D scanning, CNC).Customer interface for product reviews & promotionsMaintain and establish connections within local customers.Lead or perform product reviews (annual) with current customer leadership.Plan and coordinate customer reviews for new product promotions and innovations.Support sales/program management during annual customer visits.Product development review and releaseMaintain and report current project/product development status (monthly).Perform ME, Sys and EE MLCs.Review & sign off on 2D/3D drawings and data releases.Lead and sign off on changes during change control board meetings.Non-technical tasksPlan and execute mid-year and annual reviews.Work with local team on development path.Coordinate tasks and evaluations for regional team (QRO, Silao).Track and report prototype sample build status for ABH.WHY YOU SHOULD APPLYImmediate benefits.Paid time off.Tuition & employee discounts.Annual bonus.Employer 401(k) match
