Technical Manager

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Are you looking to join a pioneering team working in the evolving world of heavy trucks in the US?

If so, then the Engineering Manager position with STS North America at the brand new facility in Virginia is the role for you!

Adler Pelzer Group (APG) - a growing global Tier One supplier of Acoustic and Soft Trim products to the automotive industry recently acquired the STS Group.

The STS Group is a stock listed, globally leading supplier of components and systems for the commercial vehicle and automotive industries headquartered in France.

Together, APG and STS are pioneering operations of Class A surface components for the heavy trucks in the USA.

We are seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead the engineering and maintenance teams in the first brand new STS facility in Salem, Virginia.

The Technical Manager is responsible for supporting the plant and customer through effective management of new programs, plant projects and implementation of improvement and cost reduction suggestions.

Develops assembly, process, fixturing and equipment to ensure high quality and cost-effective production. Assure design changes are implemented in a timely, cost-effective manner.

The Technical Manager will be based out of the Salem, Virginia facility. Relocation to Virginia is available.

Benefits for the Technical Manager :

• Competitive pay and benefits package
• Opportunity to be a part of a brand new launch pioneering STS North American and grow one’s career
• Salary range for this position is 100-120K per year. Specific salary is commensurate with experience and factors such as relevant experience, education, certifications and licenses, skills, and training.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid time off
• 401(K) match
• Company provided life insurance, short term and long term disability insurance, employee assistance program
• Variety of automobile purchase discounts (BMW, Ford, GM, Subaru-many others)
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development

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Responsibilities of the Technical Manager :

• Plan the maintenance of building, equipment and utilities ensuring proper functioning
• Insure the repeatability of the equipment and processes (measures and actions plan)
• Analyze problems while visualizing, planning and performing continuous improvement plans for the processes implemented in the plant (molding, bonding, drilling, etc.)
• Pilot and manage its employee to achieve company objectives
• Participate with other managers to the coordination of tasks to reach plant targets (production launch, quality, security, cost, timing)
• Supervise maintenance management and engineers

Note : This section is not inclusive. Other duties are assigned as necessary to support team goals.

Ideal Candidate Profile for the Engineering Manager

• Professional experience of minimum of 5 years in the Engineering and Maintenance area within Automotive Supplier industry or similar.
• Experienced and knowledgeable with various equipment such as presses, automation, robots
• Experience managing different teams & up to 30 peoples from engineer, expert to technician and workers
• Experience and knowledge with plastics, polymers, paint, class A / exterior surfaces
• Experience and knowledge of thermoset or thermoplastic is a plus
• Organized, problem solver and solutions provider with a capacity for innovation
• Adaptable to a new environment (new plant, new people, new processes)
• Engineering degree or equivalent. Education may be substituted with equivalent experience.

Please respond with resume.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. APG and STS participate in the E-Verify Program.

Qualifications

Skills

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Required

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Functional Expert

Considered a thought leader on a subject :

Motivations

Required

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization :

Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications