Manager Electrical Engineer - Adient Aerospace, LLC

Adient Aerospace is a Joint Venture between Adient and Boeing. Boeing brings a deep knowledge of Aerospace, and Adient is the world’s leader in automotive seating. At Adient Aerospace, it is our mission to deliver innovative seating design through precise operational excellence, resulting in a superior customer experience. We bring the right pieces together, in precisely the right way, at precisely the right time.

Adient Aerospace is looking for a Manager Electrical Engineering Engineer to join our team in Huntington Beach, California. This is an on-site role and must be based in Huntington Beach, CA. We look for highly proficient individuals who are collaborative, value diversity, enjoy working as a team, and share our passion to succeed. We invest in our employees with opportunities for professional development and we offer competitive benefits.

Are you the right piece to complete our puzzle?

JOB SUMMARY
The Manager Electrical Engineering is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing electrical engineering to meet company objectives for design, new product development and improvement of existing product lines by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES - Essential Functions(Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; developing personal growth opportunities; and adhering to budgetary guidelines.
• Accomplish staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; and developing, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards.
• Manage a location-diverse team by overseeing and coordinating activities across multiple locations, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Ensure designs meet changing OEM requirements for electrical installations in furniture and seats.
• Lead Electrical Engineering Design Reviews to critically assess electrical solutions against business, customer, and certification requirements.
• Ensure on-time or early release of drawings and electrical installations to support operations.
• Manage performance to maintain budget and quality continuously.
• Oversee key projects, processes, performance reports, data, and analysis. Plan documentation systems.
• Develop and implement methods and procedures for monitoring projects, including preparing records of expenditures, research findings, progress reports, and staff meetings to inform management of project status.
• Implement and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Develop, determine, and implement policies, procedures, and programs.
• Review operations and plans to meet sales planning requirements and ascertain electrical engineering needs for developing new markets.
• Select appropriate design concepts and fundamental technology for new products or improvements to existing ones.
• Work with manufacturing, operations, and quality managers to review and monitor quality, process improvements, and new product development.
• Review and analyze proposals to determine if benefits and possible applications justify expenditures.
• Plan and formulate aspects of research and development proposals, including objectives, applications, costs, and resource requirements.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and legal work environment, adhering to company policies.
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Protect the confidentiality of the company’s information and products.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS – Education, Knowledge, and Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of direct experience.

Skills:

• Skilled in managing budgets, financial planning, and resource allocation.
• Proven ability to plan, execute, and manage projects from start to finish.
• Expertise in identifying issues, analyzing data, and developing effective solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for clear and impactful interactions.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, driving performance and achieving goals.
• Strong technical skills relevant to the role

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Experience in fast-paced, change-driven environments: Ability to provide direction and adapt as needed while navigating high levels of ambiguity.
• Experience with OEM and retrofit aircraft electrical installations: Knowledge of drawings, wiring, and routing requirements for furniture or seats.
• Proficiency in relevant software: Skilled in CATIA, AUTOCAD, and PLM.
• Experience managing remote or hybrid teams:
• Entrepreneurial and engaging leadership style, forward thinker, fostering a growth mindset
• Committed to taking ownership and ensuring results from oneself and others.
• Ability to foster a collaborative team environment with open communication, identifying problems and establishing resolutions

Other:

• Extended or irregular hours may be required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Adient Aerospace is an “at-will” employer; employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer, and may be terminated at will for any reason, with or without cause, at any time during employment with the Company.
• As business conditions warrant a change in the operating necessities of the Company, all employees are expected to react productively, handle other essential tasks assigned now or in the future.
• Tasks may vary slightly based on products produced at a division.

SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO THE POSITION

• Direction is provided for assignments in terms of desired outcome (goals), timing and budget. Work is reviewed or measured in terms of meeting organizational objectives and schedules.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY

• Lead and manage a team of direct reports.
• Ensure the team aligns with organizational goals, operating policies, and budgetary guidelines.
• Oversee team performance, providing training and coaching as needed.
• Manage a team distributed across multiple time zones.

PROBLEM SOLVING

• Develop and provide solutions to complex problems based on established precedents and are consistent with organization objectives

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

COMPENSATION / BENEFITS
Adient Aerospace offers competitive wages and benefits to recognize employees for their work. The base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, experience and take into account internal equity.

Salary Range Transparency:$115,000 - $159,000 annually

Featured Benefits:

• Up to 10% bonus potential (for bonus eligible positions)
• Generous 401(K) matching with immediate eligibility and vesting
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 12 paid holidays
• Affordable health care plans for yourself and your family
• And so much more!

Other Perks:

• On-site gym
• Free electric car charging stations
• Potential for growth within organization
• Supportive workplace environment with a team-oriented culture