Engineering Manager

Job Description:

Astemo is a leading manufacturer of vehicle engine management systems and transmission control systems with facilities around the globe employing approximately 90,000 employees and is focused on exceeding customer expectations while being a responsible corporate citizen. The Astemo facility in Kentucky manufactures automotive electronic control units for both under hood and in cabin applications incorporating a highly advanced manufacturing process utilizing robotics handling and fully automated assembly and test systems.

Come join our growing organization and you’ll find yourself part of a goal-oriented team, working in a fast-paced, inter-functional environment full of professional challenges and opportunities. If you’re a highly motivated self-starter who brings leadership and enthusiasm to everything you do, then join Astemo and participate in the advancement of automotive electronics manufacturing.

In addition to the many technical challenges, you will also enjoy one of the best and affordable benefit packages in the industry.

This position will be responsible for leading a team of engineers and technicians in the successful launch of new production lines, launch of individual machines, and modification of existing production lines for new products. Responsibilities also include documentation associated with new equipment, quoting new business, and maintaining a long-term equipment replacement plan for aging process.   

Job Responsibilities:

• Creation and execution of strategic plans to ensure the equipment portion of new business remains competitive.
• Ensuring new equipment meets company standards and can achieve KPI target.
• Maintaining long-term equipment plans.
• Support the cross functional improvement teams as needed.

Qualifications:

• Project management experience
• Experience with specifying requirements for production equipment.
• Experience with Solidworks or other 3D modeling software.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a good attitude.
• Unmatched communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple functions and deadlines.
• Ability to make quick, accurate, data driven decisions.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word)
• Ability and willingness to train other associates.
• Ability to model and willingness to support the corporate culture in an ethical manor

Desired Skills:

• Experience with FMEA and other production control documentation.
• Experience with six sigma/lean

Education: 4-year degree in manufacturing, electrical, or mechanical engineering or related field.

Experience: Experience with continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.

At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to [email protected] when applying for the position.