We are looking for a Engineering & Maintenance Department Manager to ensure and oversee all system transactions related to the department, update production process documentation, participate in new projects transferred to the site, and manage all activities related to the Maintenance department within the unit.
Additionally, coordinate all activities related to the implementation of new processes or projects within the plant.
Role Scope & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
The Engineering Department Manager is responsible for:
Project & Process Ownership
Act as process owner for flows 1, 2, 4, and 5, including accountability for related results
Define and manage activity plans for new projects
Ensure successful execution of new project programs
Coordinate the installation of new processes or projects within the plant
Team Leadership & Coordination
Support and train team leaders
Organize daily meetings with engineers to identify deviations and implement corrective actions
Coordinate cross-functional project activities and engineering changes
Engineering & Operations Management
Plan model change programs
Implement new layouts and engineering changes
Ensure proper interpretation and application of engineering procedures
Approve work instructions and technical/organizational documentation
Ensure compliance with Aptiv standards during layout design
Continuous Improvement & Performance
Contribute to defining continuous improvement objectives
Develop and execute action plans to meet these objectives
Monitor and ensure achievement of improvement targets
Optimize processes and working methods
Manage and track cost-reduction programs across all projects
Quality & Industrialization
Coordinate PPAP preparation and first production samples
Contribute to control plan development with the Quality team
Planning & Budget
Plan departmental activities
Ensure adherence to the allocated budget
Governance & Compliance
Participate in weekly technical meetings with the Plant Manager and department heads
Ensure compliance with:
Quality standards
Safety regulations
Environmental procedures
Has the authority to stop any process that represents a safety risk to employees
Candidate Profile
1. Education
Master’s degree (Bac+5) in Electromechanics and Industrial Automation
2. Key Skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to access and analyze information effectively
Active listening skills
Cross-functional coordination
Conflict management
Strong negotiation and persuasion abilities
Technical proficiency in:
Matlab
AutoCAD
MS Office
MS Project
3. Experience
Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar role
Experience in the automotive or plastics industry is required
Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
