Vehicle Program Manager with a mechanical design background, Project Management experience & experience within the automotive (vehicle) sector required by growing automotive multinational in Co. Meath.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar).

• Experience in customer-facing project management.
• Experience within the Automotive (Vehicle) sector is essential.
• Experience using one or more of the major 3D CAD systems (Solidworks, ProE or CATIA).
• Strong interpersonal skills

IDEAL

• Experience in using simulation tools (eg Matlab, / Simulink or equivalent) 
• Proven experience with design analysis tools such as ANSYS would be an advantage.
• Project management qualification is an advantage.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project-manage customer-facing programs
• Develop new concepts, products, or solutions in line with the company strategy
• Track technical issues and find solutions as they arise
• Instil a positive working culture within the team and promote innovation and a hard-working ethic
• Supervise junior engineers and train and coach them where necessary
• Resource plan for projects and R&D
• Produce high-quality design solutions 
• Maintain quality standards for project 3D models and manufacturing drawings
• Communicate and present clearly both internally and externally to clients & suppliers
• Impart knowledge to and develop the junior members of the design department
• Maintain a keen awareness of industry trends and new developments in technology
• Help develop and maintain quality standards and processes