Test Group Manager

Description

Hitachi Astemo is a leading manufacturer of vehicle engine management systems and transmission control systems with facilities around the globe employing approximately 90,000 employees and is focused on exceeding customer expectations while being a responsible corporate citizen. The Hitachi Astemo facility in Kentucky manufactures automotive electronic control units for both under hood and in cabin applications incorporating a highly advanced manufacturing process utilizing robotics handling and fully automated assembly and test systems.

Come join our growing organization and you’ll find yourself part of a goal-oriented team, working in a fast-paced, inter-functional environment full of professional challenges and opportunities. If you’re a highly motivated self-starter who brings leadership and enthusiasm to everything you do, then join Hitachi Astemo and participate in the advancement of automotive electronics manufacturing.

In addition to the many technical challenges, you will also enjoy one of the best and affordable benefit packages in the industry.

Position Summary:

This position will be responsible for leading the test engineering team which includes the in-circuit test and functional test systems. You will have the opportunity to improve existing test systems and will be working with other test engineers and technicians, manufacturing engineering, manufacturing, and design engineering on projects as well as directly with production floor personnel.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Guiding the test engineering team in daily activities.
• Preparing for new models launches.
• Optimize the test process by reducing downtime and improving change-over methods and test reliability.
• Manage, lead, and mentor the test group including hiring, training, and evaluating the performance of the team.
• Support the cross functional improvement teams as needed.
• Administers and ensures compliance with current safety policies.

Minimum Requirements:

• 4-year degree in manufacturing, electrical, or mechanical engineering or related field.
• 10+ years’ experience in test process environment.
• 5+ years previous management experience and proven ability to manage staff.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience hiring and team building a technical group.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a good attitude.
• Unmatched communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple functions and deadlines.
• Ability to make quick, accurate, data driven decisions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer proficiency with both personal computers and manufacturing systems.
• Ability and willingness to train other associates.
• Ability to model and willingness to support the corporate culture in an ethical manor
• Excellent project management skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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