Mechanical Design Engineer Manager

Sensata Technologies, Inc., is a leading global supplier of advanced operator controls for the heavy vehicle, off-road vehicle, and motorcycle markets. We are looking for a Design Engineering Manager for our fast growing, $130M+ Operator Sensing Technologies (OST) business.

Our products help to simplify operation, increase reliability, and improve productivity in a broad range of applications. Core products include vehicle electronic control systems, electronic joysticks, multi-function grips, and handlebar-mounted controls.

The Mechanical Design Engineering Manager is responsible for the mechanical engineering team who will achieve outlined goals to meet customer requirements for design performance, quality, and cost. Design & develop mechanically orientated components for safety and mission-critical products.

Success in this position requires strong engineering know-how, ability to foster innovation, market understanding, and excellent team-building and influencing skills. This position reports the Engineering Director, Operator Sensing Technologies.

General Responsibilities

Communicates with customers to understand new applications and programs. Relays how Sensata technology and portfolio can be designed/customized to meet their needs
Leverages engineering fundamentals, and org to make sound decisions on complex technical issues
Detailed understanding of market and implications for business
Present in meetings with updates on technical information with specifics on projects/schedules and timelines
Responsibilities include understanding customer requirements and expectations, and developing/driving actions and schedules needed to support those program expectations
Maintain constant interactions with customers to solicit product specifications requirements, schedule expectations and budget
Manages competitive analysis (benchmarking patent research, cost estimates etc.)
Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, materials, mechanics, fluid, thermo and heat transfer which influence design for manufacturability

Experience/Qualifications

A university degree and 5-7 years of experience
Ability to lead, coach, and develop team members
Holds self and others accountable to achieving goals and standards
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

• 2-5 years product development experience required
• Product experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, or heavy equipment industry