Supervisor, Product Development - Engineering

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development, and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.

Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer globally, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 84-year history. Today, we're looking for energetic people with the potential to perform and the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

Location: Canton, MI, USA

What we are looking for:

Yazaki is looking for a Supervisor - Product Development - Engineering join our Ford Engineering team in Canton, MI.

Working in alignment with the Engineering Manager, the Engineering Supervisor will lead and guide an engineering team to achieve strategic objectives and maximize customer satisfaction. The supervisor will Identify resources, skills training, and other support needed to meet established targets. The supervisor will communicate the team's progress and status of assignments with internal groups or externally, as required.

What you will be doing:

• Pre-screen team requests for expenditures. Review and approve expense reports. Participate in program/department budget planning. Evaluate and propose merit budget allocations for direct reports. Champion creation of Universal Development Plans in area of focus.
• Ensure daily business deliverables are completed according to appropriate timing. Support team in creative/innovative solutions to resolve issues, while still meeting deliveries (timing, quality, cost).
• Understand the fundamental technical issues associated with the design of the product and the application of underlying materials/ technologies.
• Assure adherence to applicable department processes.
• Understand, deploy, and oversee effective utilization of engineering toolsets to meet customer and business requirements.
• Ensure proper training, application, and execution of the GPMS (Global Project Management System) by engineering teams.
• Effectively identify obstacles from internal BU that would impact team's ability to deliver to requirements.
• Ensure work product supports BU/Core Engineering (Organizational) Objectives.
• Hold development discussions with staff. Ensure up-to-date training for self and staff. Submit appropriate candidates for promotion.
• Direct participation in interviewing, hiring, and coaching of subordinate staff members. Review and approve subordinate timecards. Perform yearly evaluations of staff performance and behavior.
• Ensure compliance and technical competency of self and staff for area of focus.
• Effectively manage the direct reporting structure to accomplish program deliverables.

What you will bring to the table:

• Bachelor of Science degree in relevant Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in field of automotive engineering, design engineering, or product development, with 2+ of those years performing product design or development activities.
• Shipping and transportation control background desired
• Spanish speaking preferred, but not required

What we can provide you:

• A safe collaborative learning work environment that stimulates creativity and exploration
• Diverse teams of experts
• Resources from around the globe
• Supportive leadership and team members to help you do your best work
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including incentive compensation, 401K match, tuition assistance and a generous holiday schedule
• Flexible hybrid schedule

Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.