Platform Engineering Manager (PEMWEB)

GKN Automotive • Auburn Hills, MI • 4h ago

Lead the application development based on vehicle needs and customer requirements to assure proposed designs meet all requirements. Lead the platform engineering interface with the customer. Lead the platform engineering team or product application (s) team. Lead product application engineering across a vehicle platform, irrespective of model @type or brand name, from product launch stage pre 'C0', through production and inclusive of stage 'D'. Provide full engineering support to: Product launch teams in all GKN Driveline operations involved in the launch of products for a vehicle platform (ie. Stage 'C'); Manufacturing development teams during subsequent manufacturing change programs (ie. Stage 'D'), including the implementation of engineering changes. Identify the platform engineering team or product application team resource requirements and structure. Define and obtain agreement for the program plan (targets, timing, resources, spend etc.) to implement 'C' & 'D' phase engineering activities and changes. Manage and deliver vehicle platform programs in accordance with both the customer Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and GKN Driveline's Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) deliverables, activities, procedures. Provide product selection recommendations, for approval by the Global Product and Process Centre (GPPC), in accordance with GKN Driveline's new business acquisition (NBA-Q) process. Ensure the delivery of data and designs to support all relevant VA/VE activities within the account team.

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or foreign educational equivalent, followed by five years of progressive experience in the position offered, or in a similar position, such as Application Engineer. Experience must include performing half shafts and propshaft engineering developments to meet application engineering requirements for assigned customer releases.

Work location: Auburn Hills, MI

This position is subject to the Employee Referral Program

Interested candidates should send resume and salary requirements with cover letter including reference code job number to (no phone calls please): H. Hustek, GKN Driveline North America, Inc., 4400 Glenmeade Lane, Auburn Hills, MI 48326.

As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success. We seek people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination, and creativeness in our teams around the world. GKN Automotive is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to providing individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us to request any such accommodation: careers@gknautomotive.com

GKN Driveline provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy, or disability.

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