Title:  Engineering Manager, Pedals

About Us:

We are committed to finding smart solutions that enable an intelligent and seamless world. Our success as a world-class leader in technology has evolved from humble beginnings. In 1896, the enterprising father and son team of A.J. and George A. Briggs partnered with S.A. Buffington, a Chicago lawyer, to establish Chicago Telephone Supply Company (later to become CTS).

Today, CTS is a leading designer and manufacturer of sensors, actuators, and electronic components for suppliers and original equipment manufacturers. We have over 20 locations in 12 countries and more than 3,500 employees. Our innovative sensing, connectivity, and motion solutions offer a diverse range of products across diversified end markets including transportation, medical, aerospace and defense, and industrial. We are at the forefront of supporting innovating life-changing technology, focusing on quality to keep people safe, healthy, and happy. 

Position Summary

This position will provide new product development and project launch leadership for multiple projects across multiple OEM’s, serve as a leader of a multi-disciplinary team, ensure the cost timing and performance objectives are met for assigned projects and provide training to other engineers and technicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a team of engineers to ensure Product Development Process (PDP) activities are completed on time and in a satisfactory manner.
• Work with Program Management to define project costs and timing.  Support cost tracking to ensure budgets are maintained.  Adjust resource allocations as-needed to ensure best cost-to-value ratio is maintained.
• Directly work with OEMs as the lead voice of the engineering team for projects.  Ensure that customer requirements are thoroughly understood.
• Efficiently and effectively communicate with global teams across various disciplines.
• Provide candid, clear, and objective feedback to employees to aid in their development.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of automotive industry procedures/systems, e.g., IATF-16949, APQP, FMEA, change control processes, etc.
• Thorough understanding of cause and effect relationships that will provide the skill to identify and solve problems using tools such as FTA, 8-D, 5-why analysis, etc. 
• DFMEA and/or DRBFM experience preferred.
• Self-motivated and results orientated, proactive with outstanding planning and follow up skills.
• Capable of managing and prioritizing multiple projects/tasks.
• Able to communicate and write effectively resulting in a clear understanding of the issues.
• Ability to lead effective communication internally as well as with CTS customers and suppliers.
• External customer management experience required.
• Ability to use Microsoft office required.
• Automotive Quality Standards experience required.
• Familiarity with high volume production products preferred.
• Familiarity with test and validation of products preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Technical Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum of 8 years of Automotive experience highly preferred, 5 years required.

Join Us

At CTS, one of the ways we recognize the value of our employees is through our comprehensive benefits program.  Highlights of our benefits program for full-time employees include:

• Health Benefits
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Ready to shape the future? Apply now to join a world leader in sensing and connectivity.

United States EEO Statement

CTS Corporation is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who complies with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at CTS Corporation will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. It has been and shall continue to be both the official policy and the commitment of CTS Corporation to further equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of, among other characteristics, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

ADA accommodation statement: If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, call Human Resources at 630.577.8811. All other applications must be submitted online.

United States Additional Considerations

It is unlawful in all states where the Company operates, including Massachusetts, to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates applicable laws may be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. The Company does not require a lie detector test as a condition of employment nor continued employment. 

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