Global Sr. Manager, Hard Trim & Door Trim
Core
Global Sr. Manager leading the end-to-end product development, design, manufacturing, and lifecycle management of hard trim and door trim components for automotive vehicles.
Role type
Senior Manager, Automotive Interior Systems
Builds
Door panels, interior trim panels, consoles, instrument-panel trim, pillars, and package trays
Domain
Automotive Manufacturing / Interior Systems
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Global product strategy, product engineering and development, program execution, functional performance management, cross-functional team leadership, supplier relationship management, risk mitigation, innovation and continuous improvement, organizational capability development
Preferred skills
Lean Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt), DFMEA expertise, advanced materials knowledge, additive manufacturing experience
Technologies
Smart textiles, integrated electronics, additive manufacturing
Responsibilities
Set global product strategy and technology roadmaps; Lead product engineering and development for interior components; Oversee program execution from concept to launch; Drive functional performance (fit, finish, durability, NVH, safety); Balance business and technical objectives; Lead global cross-functional teams; Develop organizational capability and coach leaders; Manage supplier and partner relationships; Identify and mitigate design and supply risks; Promote innovation and sustainable solutions; Establish technical governance and standards; Support production and field performance resolution.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities