Regional Customer Engineering Manager - Electrification

Feel the Drive – for us that means making mobility something you can experience with all your senses. We work for more comfort, wind in your hair, the perfect temperature in every season and driving with a clear conscience - for a safe and sustainable future.

We make mobility fun – are you there?

Our “Roof & Components (RC)” business unit develops and produces roof systems for every type of vehicle and autonomous driving. To achieve this, we rely on the most modern technologies and materials. Are you technically skilled and enthusiastic about product innovations? Then use your expertise and passion to help shape our success story.

About us
The Webasto Group is one of the 100 largest suppliers to the automotive industry. With our innovative sliding and panoramic sunroofs, convertible roofs, and groundbreaking heating, cooling, battery, and charging systems, we constantly create added value for the mobility sector. Our customers can always count on a pleasant atmosphere and driving experience. When you come and work with Webasto, you can expect to find an environment shaped by a remarkable sense of team spirit. We offer our colleagues the freedom to be creative in global development work – because the “We” in Webasto is your special plus. Are you a dedicated team player with a passion for innovation and looking for new challenges in an agile technology company?  More than 15,000 people are employed at Webasto worldwide.  Webasto offers a creative working environment built on trust, with flat hierarchies, short decision-making paths and excellent career development opportunities. 
 
 
Webasto is seeking motivated and electrically charged candidates, to join our team as a  Regional Customer Engineering Manager - Electrification at our North American headquarters in Auburn Hills, MI.   
 
What you will do – Essential Responsibilities

       •    Delivers technical product concept according to target (incl. list of parts) in coordination with Design, Testing, Prototyping and Mechatronics department
       •    Defines local development budget with Global CEM and project manager and meet targets
       •    Coordinates contents of technical specifications with customer and Global CEM and preparation of system specifications
       •    Assures actuality of all specifications and customer norms
       •    Integrates customer requirements into Webasto development 
       •    Interfaces to development department of customer 
       •    Provides technical communication to customer within all phases of product life cycle
       •    Implements approved innovations at customer 
       •    Realizes Webasto product strategy Interface to central R&D
       •    Represents technology in negotiations with OEM and coordination of impacts within project team in case of first step escalation (second step of escalation by global CEM)
       •    Offer approval (technical part)
       •    Local: Negotiates technical contents as well as R&D expenditures in negotiation with global CEM 
       •    Internal technical release from the clients point of view 
             • Concepts for product and production
             • Validation 
             • Approve internal development performance
             • Gateways
             • Approve prototypes
       •    Approves development projects in steering committee
       •    Supports in development and definition of product strategy and standards in alignment with customer requirements

 
The minimum requirements you will need 
       •    Technical degree required in Electrical Engineering or related field
       •    3 or more years of thermal/HVAC/battery experience with Tier 1 or OEM
       •    Professional experience within management in development teams and/or project management within automotive
       •    Interdisciplinary very technical understanding (production, assembly, electronics, mechanics, materials, testing,…)
       •    Superior knowledge of Thermal, HVAC and Battery systems
       •    Possesses distinctive cost awareness as well as strategic competence
       •    Excellent knowledge of market intelligence and customer requirements
       •    Very strong Business Development & Negotiation skills (technical acquisition)
       •    High proficiency in MS Office applications (excel, project, word, powerpoint)
       •    Knowledge in Windchill, VPM, FMEA, APQP, 8D

How we work together Our Culture – Our Values
We deliberately associate the first two words of our vision with our culture. Here, the word “Our ...” stands for all of us, for us as a team – across all departments, plants, regions and business units. The term “… Inspiration” embodies both the passion for our business and our intrinsic motivation. Because what it takes for a vision to become reality is a team of people who are highly motivated as they strive for the same goal together.

        •    Responsibility with a Long-Term View
        •    Passion for Quality and Innovation
        •    Hearts and Minds for our Customers
        •    Embracing Cooperation and Improvement
        •    Courageously Optimistic
 
What you will get
When you join the Webasto team, you will enjoy good excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes vacation time, paid sick time, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k and much more.  You will also

        •    Competitive pay
        •    Health coverage for you and your family
        •    Generous number of vacation days each year
        •    Paid sick time
        •    401k with company match
        •    Professional development opportunities
        •    A work environment where we are One Webasto Family & live by our values!
 
Come join the Webasto family and be part of the WE in Webasto!
Candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen upon acceptance of an offer
We look forward to your online application!
Get to know us and find out why we are passionate about Webasto. 

Candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen upon acceptance of an offer

We look forward to your online application!

Get to know us and find out why we are passionate about Webasto. 

Webasto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against  race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. 

See more open positions at https://www.webasto-group.com/en/careers/