Product Development Manager

Job Details: Job Location: 1400 - Rochester Hills, MI, Salary Range: Undisclosed, The Engineering Department Manager is a working manager accountable for the overall image and professional performance of the Prefix Engineering department.  The position is responsible for the operation, maintenance, growth and improvement of the department.  The Engineering department is responsible for both internal and external customer projects.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:  (Other duties may be assigned.)
 

Responsible for developing and implementing new policy and procedures deemed necessary to promote the organized growth of the department
Continually seek ways to improve operational efficiencies of the department
Directs department activities, through subordinates.  Responsible for their development, and motivation
Conduct employee performance evaluations and merit reviews as dictated by Prefix corporate policy
Responsible for the generation of departmental plans, objectives and their subsequent deployment
Responsible for the completion of project or applicable project task at or under budget and within scheduled timeframe
Understand the direction and needs of the Engineering department customers and work with them to meet their needs and objectives
Apply engineering principles to design, modify or develop parts and components
Confer with the appropriate personnel to clarify or resolve problems and develop design
Prevents or eliminates defects in new or existing products
Continually focus on improving operational efficiencies
Develop detailed information needed for quotes requiring Engineering support
Provide inter-departmental support
Assist in any task assigned or approved by the Director of Product Development. Tasks will be assigned according to employee availability and individual talents
Qualifications: Successful, extensive background in prototype engineering, with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience.  General knowledge of automotive engineering standards and strong administrative, managerial, and interpersonal skills required.  Ability to supervise personnel and coordinate workflow to meet or exceed predetermined timelines and quality levels.  A minimum of 1-year supervisory experience is required.  Engineering degree required.  Working knowledge of CAD software is a plus.  Needs to be a self-starter with proficiency in budgeting time and allocating resources.