We work alongside the best and brightest to do incredibly cool things you wouldn't believe. At Roush, you're part of building the future. Are you someone that has a passion for providing innovated solutions to complex challenges? Do you want to work someplace where creativity and new ideas are encouraged? If so, then keep reading.

We fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage.

The Design Department Manager will manage the day-to-day activities of the organization's operation. The role will implement company policies, procedures, and initiatives and evaluate to enhance current operational systems. The role will establish operational goals and develop reporting and auditing processes used to measure operational effectiveness. The role will oversee the analysis and review of budgets and schedules of the operation and will manage and advise team members. The role will identify and define future business growth opportunities and will collaborate with other departments to share resources and equipment. This role is located in Allen Park, MI. 

As a Design Department Manager, you will:

Manage the Design Department activities including financial management, P&L, forecasting/management of staffing, facility, CAD equipment and licensing, customer satisfaction and general administrative responsibilitiesMonitor and evaluate staff performance including productivity, quality, and goal settingSet strategic long and short-term operational goals and evaluate performanceDevelop business projections on a monthly, quarterly and annual basisEnsure compliance to Quality System procedures and work instructionsWork with the Business Development Team and others within the company to pursue sales opportunities to grow revenue stream

To be considered for as a Design Department Manager, you will need:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or 10 years of proven relevant experience in a similar leadership roleMinimum 10 years of design or engineering supervisory experience managing a group of employees.Experience leading a program team with CAD resources (reviewing design tasks, timing, resources required and status to plan, design issue resolution, etc.)Experience in program management including risk analysis and performance to budgetExperience maintaining current and developing new customer relationshipsExperience with cost estimating, quoting, and negotiating including the creation of formal quotations for both internal & external customersExperience utilizing automotive/other industries’ PDP (Product development process)Knowledge in various CAD software systems, PLM packages, and design proceduresAdvanced organizational skills, including the ability to identify and assemble teams to manage and execute programsAdvanced interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skillsAdvanced computer skills and knowledge in MS Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel

Our full-time benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, earned sick time, STD, LTD, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, paid holidays, and more.

If you share our passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges, we want you on our team.

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If you need a reasonable accommodation for our employment application process due to disability, please contact Roush Talent Acquisition at (734) 779-7087.