Systems Engineering Manager

The Manager of Systems Engineering is responsible forleading and developing a high-performing team of Systems Engineers supportingthe design development validation and launch of complex automotivemechatronic systems. Products may include intelligent switches and switchingsystems driver entry and authorization systems battery management systemsand other advanced electronic vehicle technologies.
This leader is responsible for cultivating an inclusivetransparent and learning-oriented culture that promotes engineeringexcellence innovation and continuous improvement. The role provides technicaland organizational leadership across the entire product development lifecyclewhile partnering closely with customers program management hardwaresoftware validation manufacturing and quality teams to deliver world-classautomotive solutions.
The successful candidate will combine strong peopleleadership technical expertise and business acumen to drive executionexcellence customer satisfaction organizational growth and employeedevelopment.

Responsibilities:

Leadership &Organizational Development:

• Lead mentor and develop a team of Systems Engineers supporting multiple customer programs and product portfolios
• Foster a high-performing culture emphasizing accountability collaboration continuous learning innovation and employee engagement
• Establish clear goals performance expectations and development plans that enable individual and organizational success
• Recruit develop and retain top engineering talent
• Promote diversity of thought and encourage knowledge sharing across engineering disciplines and global teams

Technical Leadership:

• Provide technical leadership throughout the product development lifecycle from concept through production launch and field support
• Guide systems engineering activities including requirements management system architecture development interface definition risk management validation planning and problem resolution
• Serve as a technical resource for complex engineering challenges and facilitate timely cost-effective solutions
• Drive engineering excellence through robust design methodologies lessons learned and continuous process improvements
• Support the adoption and improvement of Systems Engineering best practices aligned with industry standards and customer expectations

Program & Customer Leadership:

• Support customer programs as an escalation point for technical issues risks and strategic engineering decisions
• Collaborate closely with Program Management to balance technical requirements timing cost quality and resource constraints
• Develop engineering project budgets resource plans and cost projections while ensuring effective utilization of engineering resources
• Build strong customer relationships and represent the organization during technical reviews design discussions and customer presentations
• Drive timely identification mitigation and communication of technical and program risks
  

Operational Excellence:

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance engineering efficiency product quality and organizational effectiveness
• Champion Lean product development practices and data-driven decision making
• Establish and monitor engineering performance metrics and organizational objectives to support business growth and operational excellence
• Partner with Manufacturing Quality Purchasing and Supply Chain teams to support successful product launches and manufacturing readiness
• Ensure compliance with applicable customer industry and organizational development processes and standards
  

Additional Responsibilities:

• Support strategic initiatives organizational improvements and special projects as assigned
• Contribute to long-term technology and organizational roadmaps that support business objectives and future growth opportunities.
  
  

Required Skills and Knowledge:

Leadership Competencies

• Proven ability to build develop and lead high-performing technical teams
• Exceptional leadership coaching communication and conflict resolution skills
• High emotional intelligence with demonstrated ability to motivate influence and develop others
• Strong organizational planning delegation and decision-making capabilities
• Ability to successfully lead through change while maintaining employee engagement and organizational alignment

Technical Competencies

• Strong understanding of automotive electronic and mechatronic systems architectures
• Experience with Systems Engineering methodologies including requirements management system decomposition interface management verification and validation planning and risk management
• Working knowledge of automotive development processes and quality tools including DFMEA DFM FEA Design Reviews and problem-solving methodologies
• Familiarity with automotive industry standards and practices such as ASPICE ISO 26262 (Functional Safety) and ISO 21434 (Cybersecurity)
• Experience supporting cross-functional product development activities involving hardware software validation manufacturing and quality engineering disciplines.
  

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent verbal written and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with customers suppliers executive leadership and cross-functional teams
• Ability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day execution in a fast-paced development environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering Computer Engineering Systems Engineering Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline
• Masters degree preferred
• Previous leadership experience managing technical engineering teams within the automotive industry
• Experience leading customer-facing automotive development programs from concept through production launch
• Familiarity with modern automotive technologies including embedded systems software-enabled products and connected vehicle architectures is desirable.

Core Values We Admire:

• Integrity We believe in honest and transparent communication internally and externally.
• Flexibility You prefer a fast-paced and dynamic environment and are agile and comfortable enough to keep up as plans change and evolve.
• Partnership You are the excellent team player able to build strong relationships and effectively partner with other team members to achieve results.
• Innovation You want to support Marquardt in pursuing new and game changing technology.
• Pursuit of excellence You strive to be the best.

What We Offer:

• Innovative products and diverse customer base.
• Competitive compensation and paid vacation annually plus personal time.
• Generous benefits (medical dental vision disability life insurance 401k with matching).
• Support and resources to continue learning and training.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Onsite gym.
• Amazingly smart and fun teammates and a management team invested in your development and success.
• Supplier discounts at major OEMs