Director of Engineering

Kelly Engineering has a great direct hire opportunity for an Engineering Director in Dearborn, MI. This position offers a competitive compensation package and company growth potential. You'll not want to miss out on this job!

Core Job Duties:

• Key contributor to the company's wider organizational growth strategy and development
• Will develop FutureMotiv’s engineering strategy and procedures
• Will develop a FutureMotiv customer setup and growth strategy
• Understanding of the principles and applications associated with the company's core activities
• Plan and Develop new projects and initiatives and identify emerging opportunities.
• Provide technical direction and guidance for all product design covering multiple products i.e. powertrain, body system, electrical architecture etc.
• Ensure the optimal application of technology and engineering resources to meet product development and/or customer requirements.
• Recruit, provide direction and be accountable for an engaged / focused senior FutureMotiv leadership team.
• Identify and develop relationships, ensuring regular engagement and coordination, with key strategic partners.
• Network and represent the company externally and internally
• Work cohesively with internal business partners: HR, Recruitment and Finance.

Key Competencies:

• Strong results oriented in day-to-day management skills, building and mentoring teams.
• Analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Track record in technical automotive engineering.
• Proven Leader: excellent communication, coaching and interpersonal skills. Developing a culture where innovation can thrive.
• Excellent capabilities around delivering complex programs.
• Customer Centric and Delivery focused.
• Proven ability to plan strategically and manage organizational systems and procedures.
• Commercial, business and financial management experience.
• Ability to undertake frequent travel.

Experience/Qualifications:

• 10 years progressive experience in senior technical/program/development management role within the auto/rail sector essential.
• 10 years senior Electrical Engineering/Electronic experience essential.
• Experience of running Electrical/Electronic Engineering programs within Auto industry.
• Detailed experience with low carbon powertrain systems / components
• Broad experience with a wide range of automotive electrical systems
• Understanding of ISO26262 and ASPICE processes
• Awareness of cyber security risks and solutions
• Ability to develop and optimize electrical architecture solutions to meet customer requirements
• Appreciation of battery development and full vehicle design concepts
• Ability to work in a global / multi-cultural environment with diverse teams
• Masters/Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• Chartered Engineering Status.

Salary Target:

• $160K depending on experience

If you can see yourself in this career, let's set up a time to talk soon!

You can apply today or feel free to contact me directly at Misty.Brown@kellyengineering.com. I’m looking forward to helping you with your next career move.

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Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly®

At Kelly, we’re always thinking about what’s next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we’re a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live (plus, did we mention we provide a ton of benefits?). Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

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