Manager Engineering Services at JTEKT North America

Plymouth, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

PLM, ENOVIA, EBOM, PDM, CATIA, IMDS, Configuration Control, Document Control, Data Management, KPI Definition, Process Improvement, Compliance, Quality Management, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Collaboration

Industry

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing

Description

Role Summary Leads engineering planning and administration for the Technical Center, owning processes for configuration and document control, PLM data flow, compliance, and performance tracking. Defines and governs KPIs and drives continuous process improvement across engineering change, data management, and compliance workflows. Communicates proactively with Japan technical centers and leads a distributed team across multiple states. Key Responsibilities Process Ownership: Define, maintain, and improve engineering planning processes (ECR/ECA administration, document control, ENOVIA access, IMDS submissions). KPI Definition & Governance: Establish KPIs (e.g., ECA throughput/cycle time, IMDS quality), monitor results, publish dashboards, and lead corrective actions. PLM & Data Management: Oversee ENOVIA/EBOM/PDM workflows, CAD data exchange (CATIA), and controlled record storage standards. Compliance & Quality: Ensure adherence to QMS requirements, including PRP approvals and IMDS regulations; maintain audit-ready records. Resource & Capital Planning Support: Maintain skills tracking and resource datasets; support capital plan readiness and CIP/task closure follow-up. Coordination with Japan technical centers and Engineering Planning. Communication & Reporting: Deliver KPI dashboards, status reports, and procedural updates to leadership and stakeholders. Skills & Experience Expertise in PLM (ENOVIA EBOM/PDM) and CATIA; strong configuration/document control background. Hands-on administration of ECR/ECA processes and IMDS submissions in automotive or electromechanical products. Proven ability to define KPIs and manage process performance; strong analytical and communication skills. Strong communication and collaboration across cultures and locations. 5+ years in engineering planning, configuration/document control, or program administration; leadership experience preferred. Tools & Systems ENOVIA (EBOM/PDM), CATIA, IMDS, SmarTeam, SharePoint/Teams, Excel/PowerPoint. Education Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; advanced degree a plus.

Responsibilities

The Manager Engineering Services leads engineering planning and administration for the Technical Center, focusing on configuration and document control, PLM data flow, compliance, and performance tracking. They define KPIs and drive continuous process improvement while coordinating with technical centers in Japan and managing a distributed team across multiple states.