An international automotive parts manufacturing company is currently searching for a Design Engineering Manager to join their design department at their facility in the western Dayton, OH area. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years’ work experience in component design and product development, as well as strong leadership experience. This is a full-time and direct hire position.

Design Engineering Manager Responsibilities Include:

• Oversee design and product development of automotive components
• Develop and maintain engineering drawings, schematics, and Bill of Materials
• Interface with customers regarding design reviews, potential changes, approval, and manufacturing feasibility
• Conduct meetings regarding project status with both internal departments and outside customers
• Ensure that product designs are meeting customer, industry, and governmental standards
• Participate in hiring, and provide training, mentorship, and performance reviews to engineering associates
• Other duties as assigned

Design Engineering Manager Requirements Include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred, OR equivalent work experience
• Minimum 5-7 years’ design engineering and management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with CAD (Computer Aided Design) software such as Solidworks, CATIA, etc.
• Good computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong communication and collaboration ability in a multicultural environment
• This position includes manufacturing and warehousing work environment. While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Direct applicants only. We do not accept any resumes from any third-party organizations or other recruiters.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Manufacturing facility

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Design engineering: 5 years (Preferred)
• Management: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Dayton, OH (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Dayton, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person