Sr. Application Engineer

Job Number: [[MML 11807]] 
Group: [[Mechatronics]]  
Division: [[Axsus]] 
Job Type: [[Salaried]] 
Location: [[Bradford]] 

Group Description

The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML’s expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.

Role Summary

Leads the activities of Axsus’ quoting and business development team.  Responsible for accurately responding to customer requests for quotes,  technical communication with customers and providing market feedback on existing products and commercial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervises the activities of a small project quotation team.
• Participates in the recruitment of staff to support team.
• Supervises the professional development of assigned staff, including monitoring performance, participating and/or administering performance appraisals, development of personnel for continuous improvement and/or advancement, coaching and counseling as required under the guidance of the manager.
• Ensures Axsus is able to meet the technical and commercial requirements of all customer RFQs. Identifying and reviewing any potential deficiencies with the product engineering and/or commercial teams ensuring technical and commercial solution is possible for project.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely response to all customer RFQs.
• Responsible for customer satisfaction prior to program award; represents the product engineering group as appropriate on technical program issues/inquiries.
• Provide information on customer requirements to the team and provide support to ensure product engineering and commercial teams can follow customer procedure and requirements.
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of Axsus quote models
• Maintain and compile sales data from CRM system.
• Assist the business development team where required.
• Provide market feedback to the product engineering and commercial team to ensure Axsus remains in a competitive market position.
• Maintains affiliations with, and represents the company in appropriate professional, technical and educational groups

Other Responsibilities

• Follows Magna’s Code of Conduct & Ethics and related compliance policies
• Perform other duties as required

Key Qualifications & Skills

• B. S. Degree in Engineering, M.S., Engineering or MBA desirable
• P.E. registration preferred
• 5 years directly applicable industry experience in product design, analysis, testing and supervision
• Good working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets
• Good time/resource planning skills
• Good technical presentation skills
• Good English language skills, both written and verbal
• PV solar experience

Core Competencies

• Ability to build relationships with & service the customer
• Accountability
• Organization and Adaptability
• Self Knowledge and Development
• Teamwork
• Commitment to Company Growth, Policies & Standards
• Building Effective Teams
• Development of Staff
• Delegation
• Motivating Others
• Managerial Courage
• Balancing Support & Confrontation
• Communication & Influence
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Willingness to take Initiative & Risks
• Quality of Work
• Technical/Professional Knowledge

Additional Information

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

08–Engineering F–Permanent/Regular