Associate Director, Truck Trailer Engineering

Company: Carrier Global Corporation
Location: Athens
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

In response to the new business conditions resulting from the COVID-19 crisis, we have reduced our hiring activities to staff only critical open roles by conducting interviews by phone and video conference, where face-to-face interviewing is not available. Start dates and onboarding for new hires may be adjusted during this time. The health, safety and well-being of our employees and candidates is of the utmost importance, and we are taking steps to ensure everyone's safety. Thank you for your patience. Associate Director, Truck Trailer Engineering Apply Now Business Unit Carrier Job ID 30030497 Date posted 01/15/2021 City Athens State Georgia Country United States Date Posted: 2021-01-08-08:00Country: United States of AmericaLocation: CAG01: CTD-Athens, GA 700 Olympic Drive, Athens, GA, 30601 USA
We are looking for an Associate Director for our Athens, Georgia Truck Trailer engineering team. This--position will be responsible for the Americas Truck Trailer Athens engineering organization including the product sustaining/customization, quality improvement, cost reduction engineering groups and lab. The primary function is to lead the entire engineering department to achieve cost reduction, reliability and product support targets.MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical support to customer enquiries and resolve technical issues raised by customers.--
• Monitor Athens engineering cost reduction projects and achieve cost reduction target.
• Achieve reliability target and provide timely support to resolve product troubles from the field.
• Ensure timely support of all contract needs for production. Ensure Americas Truck Trailer products meet compliance requirements.
• Ensure all works performed complies with company and regulatory EH&S requirements. Ensure product safety.
• Manage Athens engineering budget - ensure operation within the given budget.
• Review and approve product design and changes. Act as QRB gate keeper for the Athens engineering projects.
• Recruit employees; assign, direct, and evaluate their work; and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
• Develop and implement standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department.--
• Confer with product manager and service manager to prioritize work performed by the Athens engineering group.Education / Certifications
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering with 15+ years' experience
  • Master's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering with 10+ years' experience
  • PhD in mechanical or electrical engineering with 7+ years' experienceRequired Experience / QualificationsThe preferred candidate will have the following:
    • 10+ years of engineering management experience
      • Prior direct management experience
      • Previous experience dealing with multiple challenges and priorities
      • History of strong interpersonal skills required including good written and oral communication across functions Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. Job Applicant's Privacy Notice: Click on this link to read the Job Applicant's Privacy Notice Apply Now Get the latest career opportunities as soon as they become available.

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