Mechanical Director

Key experience required

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• Experience with Head Up Display optical, and electro-mechanical systems
• Experience in automotive digital cockpit, battery management system, automotive display.
• Proven results leading globally diverse team of very technical leaders.
• Developing technology roadmaps, socializing with stakeholders, and implementing.
• Influencing suppliers and customers through strong collaborative relationships
• Experience utilizing engineering resources in lower cost countries to maximize efficiency.
• Evidence selecting top technical talent and building high performance teams globally.

Preferred

• Master’s /PhD Degree in Mechanical, Automation, Instrumentation Engineering
• Active membership/leadership/role model in very large technical organizations and/or associations cross global
• Solid hands-on Experience with thermal simulation and analysis, DFSS.

Technical and Functional Competencies

• Analyzes complex information using a range of techniques and asks probing questions to gain an in-depth understanding of key trends related to important departmental issues; generates solutions and evaluates others’ solutions to determine the best way forward.
• Convinces others on key topics by presenting compelling rationale and persuasive arguments; shapes opinions within the department and negotiates to get the best deal.
• Articulates and presents important information clearly and concisely to people at all levels across the department.

• Ensures that there are clear organizational priorities and appropriate people and structures to deliver on key initiatives.
• Demonstrates and sets expectations for high levels of productivity across the organization; thrives on a fast pace of working and effectively manages a substantial and diverse workload.
• Encourages and inspires staff to achieve department objectives by providing support and guidance; motivates teams to achieve performance goals.
• Challenges established ideas, assumptions and views to encourage new thinking that propels the organization forward; argues own perspective very strongly on organizationally critical issues.
• Demonstrates inspirational leadership and instills a high level of organizational commitment; motivates business leaders to focus on the things that matter for success.
• Strong communication as well as passion for technology development
• Ability to modify communication approach to be effective dealing with engineers through the CEO/BoD.
• Build consensus amongst many different parts of the organization using influence.
• Business acumen; understanding of Visteon Business Operating System