Founded in 1937, R.H. Sheppard Co. Inc. has a rich history of innovative design and American manufacturing excellence. Headquartered in Hanover, Pa., our dedicated team of over 850 employees supply components for the trucking and transportation industry worldwide. We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and a proud member of Knorr-Bremse.
Whatever your career path – whether it’s product innovation through engineering, working directly with our customers, manufacturing quality products or supporting our business in some other way, Sheppard – a Bendix CVS Company – delivers.
Position Title: Manager, Engineering - Integration (Steering)
Reports To: Director, Engineering - Steering
Date Last Revised: May 5, 2021
Located: Hanover, PA
Position Summary:
This leader will drive and manage the engineering resources required to deliver on complex cross functional engineer projects to budget and schedule being the functional interface lead for all product integration needs. Responsible to review all project plans and resolve onsite problems.
Essential Functions:
- Provides leadership, project supervision, co-ordination, and guidance to the engineering department according to established Bendix Goal Tree priorities and is committed to developing a strong group of technical engineers who have the skill-set necessary to develop innovative technologies.
- Utilizes resources both internal to Bendix and external to ensure project priorities are accomplished.
- Drive development projects according to the PDC (Product Development & Commercialization) process, ensuring compliance for all projects.
- Responsible for the planning of engineering projects and resources. Has accountability for program deliverables and timely completion. Proactively anticipates, identifies, and mitigates potential difficulties in order to ensure project outcomes are met.
- Participates as the product technical lead in long-term project planning decisions; working with the Product Manager and Product and Marketing Directors to define next generation product requirements and specifications.
- Continually monitor and drive competitive benchmark technology and engineering process landscapes to identify industry and technology trends. Using this knowledge to develop strategies for new or complementary products, technologies, or processes for Bendix.
- Drive continuous improvement in the assigned areas of responsibility, using Six Sigma tools & lean methodologies.
- Communicates with customers and suppliers to ensure that products meet required specifications.
- Drive and lead DFMEA, FMEA and DVP&R process.
- Ensures functional safety is a priority of the product team.
- Ensures manufacturing documentation is prepared for suppliers and Bendix Plants.
- Responsible for setting, maintaining, tracking and meeting relevant department KPIs.
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of the product line and related technologies as well as industry knowledge - understand industry drivers, customers, competitors.
- High degree of technical knowledge relative to engineering disciplines, and electro-mechanical system integration, practices and methodologies.
- Technical knowledge of control systems, software architecture, and electronics hardware.
- Knowledge of Six Sigma tools.
- Knowledge of contemporary Innovation tools for technology scouting and assessment.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in various engineering roles in consistently more responsible positions. 5 years directly managing people preferred.
- Experience in overseeing engineering product development projects and 5 years lead engineer experience required.
- Experience in hands-on electro-mechanical system design and development engineering. Preferably with commercial vehicle or automotive industry.
- Experienced user of the relevant design tools, techniques, and methods.
- Computer literate & experienced in Microsoft Office Applications.
Skills:
- Ability to identify and fill gaps in engineering skills/knowledge of the core needs for the product group, in order to successfully develop current and future steering product solutions
- Possesses strong analytical and technical skills in controls, electrical, and mechanical engineering.
- Strong problem-solving skills, ability to uncover root causes and key drivers of technical performance or issues.
- Utilizes creative/innovative solutions to resolve complex problems/issues.
- Self-starter who is action oriented and possesses a strong sense of urgency.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Capable of performing in a customer-focused, team-based matrix organization is essential.
- Capable of successfully performing independently as well as in a team setting.
- Possesses exceptional planning and organizational skills.
- Results oriented with demonstrated capability of meeting tight deadlines.
- Excellent project/process management skills.
- Pursues training and/or experiences for self-development, particularly evident in next emerging next generation vehicle architectures.
- Proficient in Microsoft office products and other software packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
- Proficient in engineering tools such as Visio, Matlab, Mathcad, software development, and schematic capture tools.
Education:
- B.S. degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required, M.S. preferred
- Greenbelt or Blackbelt certification desirable.
Position Requirements: The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What does RH Sheppard have to offer you?
- Work/life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off
- 401k Plan with Company matching
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)
- Wellness Program and incentives
- Telework policy
- On-Site Fitness Center
- On-Site Cafeteria with Healthy menu options
- Health and Welfare Insurance Benefits that start on your 1st day of employment:
- Company-Paid Benefits:
- Basic Life Insurance
- Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary Employee-Paid Benefits:
- Medical and Prescription insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
- Supplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and Family
- Long Term Disability
- Accident Plan
- Critical Illness Plan
- Hospital Indemnity Plan
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