Engineering Package Manager in Daventry

Location: Woodford Halse

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Design Engineering

Reports to: Vice President of Engineering & Product Development

About Us

Singer is a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation; we are passionate about creating some of the most awesome automobiles in the world. Founded in California in 2009, Singer Vehicle Design is a luxury brand with a global clientele and operations in the US, the UK, and Switzerland. Our mission is described simply as: "A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.” We are proud to foster a collaborative and supportive environment where people can thrive.

Job Summary

This role acts as an extension of engineering leadership within the engineering team. We require a competent and self-motivated individual to manage and lead the Engineering Package Team. This team plays an important role in the product creation process, leading the Virtual Series activities, the integration of vehicle architecture, component layout, and geometrical optimization to meet functional, safety, and manufacturing targets. The role requires a blend of technical understanding, delivery rigor, and strong stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and guide a team of Package Leaders responsible for deploying and managing the Virtual Series and Hardpoint Definition processes within their responsible programmes.
• Architecture Integration: Manage and support the team leading package reviews, using your knowledge and experience to provide guidance and support in the resolution of vehicle wide package issues. Ensure robust and efficient solutions are embedded into the overall vehicle programs.
• Engineering: As well as managing the team you will be required to be a ‘hands on’ engineer able to generate models using CATIA V5 that will help guide the studio & engineering functions with schemes that can be easily understood and incorporated.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Working with Engineering Function Groups, Design, Manufacturing, Quality & Program Teams, lead the team to deliver solutions which balance the needs of the program including vehicle attributes, architecture and legal compliance.
• Technical Reporting: Regularly communicate Virtual Series status, package and architecture issues and issue resolution plans to the business including the senior executive leadership when required.
• Programme: Actively and constructively participate in planning and development of the program with respect to Virtual Series. Manage the Engineering Package Team resources to support the program. Assist in delivery of engineering solutions which deliver to cost, quality, and timing.
• Virtual Series & Hard Points: Lead the development of the Virtual Series and Hard Point definition processes and their reporting within the business. Be seen as a strong advocate of the Virtual Series process and encourage the teams to take an active participation in developing it to benefit engineering integrity and programme delivery. Working with the Design Team, Chief Engineers and Engineering Functions, ensure the team also deliver hardpoints in a timely manner which support the programme targets, vehicle attributes and regulatory requirements.
• Resource Management: Manage Package Team resource allocations across active vehicle platforms. Take an active role in developing the team, their individual competencies and their development plans.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential: 5–10 years of experience in a similar role. Exceptional technical and organizational skills as well as a thorough knowledge and experience in CAD systems, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and vehicle assembly processes. CATIA V5 design experience essential and a working knowledge of Enovia 3Dx PLM system (or similar). Strong understanding of product development lifecycles and engineering best practices.

Preferable: Experience working in an automotive organization. Background in technical program management, strategy, or management consulting. MA or advanced technical degree.

Key Competencies

• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with experience using metrics to drive decisions.
• Delivery ownership and accountability.
• Ability to manage and track multiple time-sensitive tasks simultaneously with a high level of attention to detail.
• Structured data driven problem solving and decision making.
• Clear, executive communication.
• Ability to influence without authority.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Wellness and employee support.

Benefits:

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays.
• Private medical insurance.
• On-site parking.
• Free refreshments.
• Company pension.
• Company events.

What We’re Looking For:

You will be a strong team player with excellent communication skills, a can-do attitude, be confident to work independently with guidance. Resilience, an acceptance of change management with the willing to self-develop with any future training and development needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, Singer Body & Paint reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.

To find out more about Singer Vehicle Design, take a look at our website: http://singervehicledesign.com