Genuine Parts Company Hiring for Engineering Manager at Anaheim, California Full Time

SUMMARY :

The Manager of Engineering plans, organizes and directs engineering to meet company objectives for design, new product development and improvement of existing product lines by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

JOB DUTIES

• Oversees key projects, processes and performance s, data, and analysis. Plans documentation system.
• Sets design standards for products purchased from suppliers.
• Manages and approves product drawings and specifications.
• Develops relationships with strategic and transactional suppliers. Evaluates various supplier facilities across the world.
• Manages quality lab procedures, processes, and technicians.
• Manages product returns due to quality problems.
• Travels with outside sales people to assist in technical sales functions for the company.
• Works with customers on product improvement and new product development for specific applications.
• Recommends budgets to management, including staff use, technology, facility and equipment requirements or improvements.
• Manages design engineering activities including product design, system configuration and project management. Manages a team of professional employees.
• Coordinates application engineering activities including pre-sale and post-sale support, product sizing and specification and product training.
• Supports manufacturing and production through process development, process improvement, test development and other quality engineering activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and (7) or more years of related experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Promotes outstanding service to all levels of customer, both internal and external.
• Displays willingness and ability to make critical decisions that are appropriate and effective for the department.
• Performs advanced mathematical calculations, analyzes information, draws conclusions, and makes logical decisions.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions.

Works well in group problem solving situations.

Ability to work within all levels of the business, from senior management on through the organization. Focuses on resolving conflict.

Maintains confidentiality. Listens to others without interrupting, remains open to new ideas, and embraces change.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS : None required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY : 5-10 Direct s

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY : No

COMPANY INFORMATION :

Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

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GPC’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.