Auria Solutions Careers

Auria is a leading global supplier of highly-engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, aerodynamic and other fiber-based solutions for gas and electric vehicles. With U.S.-based operational headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, Auria operates 16 manufacturing, 9 technical and 5 JV locations across 10 countries and employs approximately 3,900 people worldwide.

We are currently searching for Engineering Manager to join our team at our Spartanburg Plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina

What you will do:

• Define product requirements and assumptions
• Design, develop and supervise the engineering of applicable products
• Assist in the development of "the program" APR, PAR, work plans, product assumptions and budgets
• Develop and execute ED&D project budgets consisting of manpower, prototype tools, material, testing, etc.
• Assist to establish price & strategy
• Develop and negotiate SOW's with customers and vendors alike
• Manage the initial program scope and contain scope shifts through the budget amendment process
• Plan, manage and execute "the program" per the total program work-plan with minimal guidance
• Develop and improve existing manufacturing processes to reduce or eliminate all forms of scrap and waste.
• Deliver manufacturing feasible options through close coordination with Auria operations
• Minimum approval point for ED&D and all internal and external program cost, timing and expense reporting
• Incorporate Auria standard product & process designs including lessons learned from past programs
• Manage team effectiveness through disciplined use of product development tools and standards (i.e. EBOM, DFMEA, PFMEA, DFM/DFA, FEA, DVP&R, APQP, LPMP, PDM, DFSS, TS16949 etc.)
• Manage the success of "the program" deliverables (i.e. cost, weight, investment, tooling, timing, quality, feasibility, craftsmanship, VA/VE, etc.)
• Define and maintain roles and responsibilities of team members
• Select, mentor and develop team members to meet individual position requirements
• Participate and support corporate initiatives (i.e. Strategic Planning, Six Sigma, VA/VE, etc.)
• Provide lessons learned and continuous improvement activities to ensure robust designs
• Responsible for the execution of initial engineering release and subsequent changes
• Manage initiation and tracking of engineering changes through ECN/RFQ system
• Responsible for tracking/resolving AIMS and WERS Concerns & Notices through internal & customer system
• Manage correct initiation of sample requests (B-Req’s) and identify recovery mechanisms as applicable
• Ensure that GD&T, Dimensional Control Decks and CRT packages are signed off by the customer on all products and incorporated into gage/fixture designs
• Manage launch support, including onsite at Auria and customer manufacturing locations
• Responsible for upholding CCC Compliance referring to
  • CCAP-C11- 09 Appendix 4
  • CNCA-C11-09
• Promote safety and ergonomics in addition to maintaining 5S company standards in all phases of Engineering.
• Any additional request deemed necessary by Management.

What you will gain as a part of the Auria Team:

• An opportunity to enroll in full medical, dental and vision plan. As well as voluntary benefits.
• Fertility Benefits available for those enrolled in our medical plan for financial support of treatment options
• Parental Leave and Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits for salaried employees
• Tuition Reimbursement available for eligible employees to continue education
• Auria matches 50% of your contributions up to 8%, for a maximum Auria match of 4%
• Salary Continuation & Long-Term Disability (LTD)

What you will bring:

• BS/BA Degree in related field
• MS/MBA preferred
• Requires 5-10 years experience in related field

Travel Requirements: Some travel to other NA plants

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Strong leadership, oral and written communication skills
• Manufacturing and operational knowledge
• Proven technical competence in multiple major subsystems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including MS Project
• Experience in systems and terminology

When applying to Auria positions, you will be taken to our career site (careers.auriasolutions.com) to apply directly with us even through external job boards. Auria utilizes an in-depth interview process and will extend offers to successful candidates only at the completion of our process.

Auria reminds all candidates that we will never ask for sensitive financial information throughout our process. We remind all candidates to take caution with any position that they are applying or when engaging with recruiters.