Head of Design Job Summary
Head of Design job opening in the greater Detroit, Michigan area. A Tier One supplier of automotive components is working to fill a Head of Design job opening in the greater Detroit, Michigan area. The Head of Design will aid the company in developing innovative and reliable components. JMJ Phillip’s manufacturing recruiters are actively seeking creative and independent individuals to apply for this metro Detroit job.
Detroit Head of Design Overview:
The Head of Design role in the Detroit area will oversee the design of automotive components of both commercial and passenger vehicles. Given the size and scope of the company, the Head of Design will be working with teams across the globe, making use of their communication skills. The position will require reaching out to various industrial sectors, including construction and environmental companies, ensuring client expectations are exceeded. The Head of Design will also monitor the art testing and validation of components of light, medium and heavy duty commercial vehicles.
Detroit Area Head of Design Job Opening
- The perfect candidate should have experience in dealing with OEM requirements for design and development.
- The person who fills the position will ensure the completion of art testing and validation in U.S. based plants, as well as international locations.
- The job will require a steady flow of communication with R&D divisions internally along with client R&D teams.
- The best candidates will not be one to shy away from client contact, reaching out to to study vehicle data.
- Candidates will also make use of their knowledge of international standards in their product design.
- Applicants for this Detroit area position will oversee benchmarking of competitor products and be able to find areas to improve upon.
- This job will require remaining up-to-date with the latest design software.
Head of Design (Detroit Area) Job Requirements:
- Applicants for this metro Detroit position must carry a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, ideally from an engineering background.
- The position requires the candidate to possess a visa, as they will be frequently visiting internal and client facilities.
- All potential candidates should be familiar with DFMEA.
- Applicants should have experience with Predictive NVH analysis.
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