Engineering Group Manager and Architect, Restraints

Description
As the Engineering Group Manager (EGM) and Architect for Restraints, you will serve as both the people and technical leader for global vehicle programs across advanced vehicle development and launch. You will lead the technical development, architecture, and integration of Restraints subsystems while building and mentoring a high-performing team of Architects and Design Release Engineers. This role requires strong independent judgment, deep technical expertise, and the ability to balance safety, quality, cost, timing, and creative design intent to deliver exceptional customer outcomes through production launch.
What You'll Do

• Lead global Restraints subsystem strategy, architecture, and integration through AVD and production launch
• Build, staff, and develop high-performing technical teams in collaboration with SMT, AVD, and Restraints leadership
• Establish and execute workload plans to meet GDVP milestones with high quality and efficiency
• Lead engineering feasibility, modeling, benchmarking, and subsystem BOM ownership
• Partner with Creative Design, DLT, IDE, Studio, and Program Teams to balance design vision with vehicle imperatives
• Provide clear technical direction in program forums and decision meetings
• Define and execute advanced technologies, innovation strategies, BSET, and technology roadmaps
• Ensure robust peer reviews, DFMEA/DRBFM/PFMEA execution, and disciplined problem solving
• Communicate subsystem tradeoffs and escalate decisions as needed to Interior and Vehicle leadership
• Mentor team members through performance feedback, career development, and knowledge sharing
• Drive continuous improvement using lessons learned, launch feedback, quality metrics, and warranty data

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited university
• 7+ years of relevant experience, including:
  
  • 5+ years as a lead Restraints Design Release Engineer
  • 2+ years as a people leader (direct or indirect)
• Strong knowledge of Restraints design, validation, manufacturing, and production implementation
• Expertise in Peer Reviews, DRBFM, DFMEA, and PFMEA
• Knowledge of Restraints technical requirements (KPACs, BP, TS)
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary, global teams and operate effectively in ambiguity
• Strong communication skills, including technical presentations to engineering, design, and leadership
• Proficiency with Siemens Teamcenter Visualization (TcVis, Vis Mockup) within VAS
• DFSS Black Belt certification (or ability to complete within required timeframe)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering
• DFSS Master Black Belt
• Experience as a Technical Specialist or similar role
• 10+ years of automotive engineering experience supporting new vehicle programs
• Advanced experience with CAE, manufacturing processes, materials, and team building
• Expertise with Siemens NX and Teamcenter Visualization within VAS

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This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.
The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
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