Senior Manager, Engineering Systems

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Motiv is a leading manufacturer of medium duty, zero-emission electric trucks and buses. Motiv produces a range of vehicles; including step vans, shuttle buses, box trucks and work trucks, all of which eliminate tailpipe CO2 emissions and particulate matter, while offering drivers and passengers a more comfortable, healthier and safer ride. Motiv’s combination of operational cost savings and environmental performance helps customers meet increasingly stringent emissions and pollution standards as well as achieve their own Net-Zero, ESG or other climate impact-related pledges and commitments.

Job Summary:

Motiv is seeking an experienced Senior Manager for Engineering Systems to revitalize Motiv’s Engineering Systems and Processes in support of Motiv’s Electric Truck programs. The Engineering Systems Senior Manager is the technical subject matter expert for the company’s engineering processes and software.  This position is responsible for helping develop, improve, and train all engineering processes, as well as helping to configure, test, and provide first-level user support on all engineering software. They are responsible for driving the strategic direction and technical execution of all engineering processes and procedures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and alignment with the company’s goals. 

Our ideal candidate must have a high degree of technical competence, written and verbal communication skills, and be comfortable working independently or collaboratively.  A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or significant professional experience is required.  We are looking for candidates with 10+ years of OEM, or Tier 1 experience, working with industry standard PLM systems (i.e. 3DExperience, Teamcenter, Aras, etc.).

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a small team of configuration specialists, providing mentorship, setting goals, and fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including product development, electrical engineering, software engineering, and mechanical engineering to ensure seamless integration of engineering processes and procedures.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Help manage engineering development data, systems, and processes throughout the full lifecycle of the products.
• Work with cross-functional teams to understand the end-to-end functionality and impact of the engineering processes.
• Help architect and build Motiv’s engineering systems and processes.
• Ensure thorough understanding of the engineering community, regarding processes implemented within the PLM system.  Articulate ideas, give feedback, and mentor users. 
• Root cause issues that may arise in either the engineering software directly, or the business processes within Motiv.
• Familiar with industry-leading PLM solutions (3DExperience, Teamcenter, Aras, etc.), CAD solutions (NX, Catia, SolidWorks, etc.), and requirements management solutions (JAMA, Jira, Polarion, DOORS, etc.)

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while producing high quality output in timely manner
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• High level of accuracy; ability to work with tight schedules and ambiguity in startup environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Confident, but not arrogant, “can do” attitude and demeanor, delegates, when necessary and appropriate, but instinctively “trusts” and “verifies”, demanding and uncompromising but always fair and equitable, passionate, and driven agent for continuous improvement, change and success
• Should be “hands-on”, hard-working, self-motivated and, more often than not, self-directed, should rarely need to be “coached up” and/or redirected
• Strong management, administrative and organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and stay cool under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to relate to and work with both internal and external customers, alike, at all levels

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and/ or significant professional experience
• 10+ years of working with industry standard PLM systems (3DExperience, Teamcenter, Aras)
• Basic understanding of relational database theory and function
• Database programing knowledge is a plus.
• Six Sigma Greenbelt certified (Blackbelt a plus)
• Experience with industry standard CAD systems (NX, Catia, SolidWorks, etc.)
• Cloud platform experience (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure), is a plus.
• Experience working with ERPs, Consolidation systems and Budgeting software, experience with Plex preferred
• Self-starting and ready to work with a small team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written & oral communication skills – ability to present to wider audiences

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times 

Salary Range:

• $175,000.00-$185,000.00 (Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and training.)

This position is based in Novi, Michigan 

Candidates only please; no recruiters. 

Benefits & Perks 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Health & Dependent Care FSA, 401(k), Basic Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life and AD&D, EAP (Employee Assistance Program), Education Reimbursement, and more!
• Generous PTO policy and 11 Paid Company Holidays.
• Online, on-demand Training & Development Programs.
• Bicycle friendly, with bike storage available to all Foster City employees with a 5 minute walk to the scenic Bay Front.
• Regular Happy Hours, Company Cultural Events, and more!