Advanced Vehicle Engineering Design Group Manager (Automotive)

TL;DR

Advanced Vehicle Engineering Design Group Manager (Automotive): Leading up-front, progressive design activities for low-volume engineering and manufacturing programs with an accent on complete vehicle design solutions and cross-functional collaboration. Focus on driving innovative design for low-volume manufacturing, managing technical delivery, and mentoring a wide-scoped design team.

Location: Onsite in Milford or Warren, Michigan. Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) and eligible to obtain a security clearance.

Company

hirify.global is a global automotive leader focused on a vision of Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion.

What you will do

• Lead and mentor a wide-scoped design team, providing daily direction, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Manage workload prioritization and balancing to ensure all program milestones and design deliverables are met.
• Drive innovative design solutions specifically tailored for low-volume manufacturing environments.
• Collaborate with Chief Engineers, Architecture System Engineers, and Suppliers to deliver cohesive vehicle design from concept to build.
• Develop and improve design processes, standards, and operational plans to support business strategies.
• Identify and remove technical roadblocks, resolving complex problems under aggressive timelines and ambiguity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Design Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of post-graduation experience in design, engineering, manufacturing, and leadership, preferably with complex vehicle systems.
• Proven experience leading design or engineering teams in a cross-functional environment.
• Expertise in complete vehicle design within tight packaging and performance constraints.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee) and eligible for security clearance.
• No immigration sponsorship available (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1).

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Press Brake / fixtureless bending and component fabrication methods.
• Experience with armor system designs and survivability-driven solutions.
• Proficiency with NX, TeamCenter, and Vehicle Architecture System (VAS).
• Experience with CAE, 3D Scanning, and analysis-driven design tools.
• Experience working with prototype and low-volume fabrication shops.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards package focusing on employee well-being from day one.
• Inclusive workplace culture committed to non-discrimination and belonging.
• Opportunity to work on advanced, high-tech vehicle programs in a fast-paced environment.
• Potential eligibility for relocation benefits.