Our History:
From our start in 2009, Conexess has established itself in 3 markets, employing nearly 200+ individuals nation-wide. Operating in over 15 states, our client base ranges from Fortune 500/1000 companies, to mid-small range companies. For the majority of the mid-small range companies, we are exclusively used due to our outstanding staffing track record

Who We Are:
Conexess is a full-service staffing firm offering contract, contract-to hire, and direct placements. We have a wide range of recruiting capabilities extending from help desk technicians to CIOs. We are also capable of offering project based work.

Product Engineering Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead an engineering team responsible for developing and launching automotive exterior lighting products.
• Effectively coordinate communication between all global engineering centers.
• Proven ability to direct multiple engineering and design teams in reviewing customer specifications and develop products that meet customer expectations. 
• Ensure validation timelines are met and products meet certification requirements.
• Rapidly develop product design corrections when necessary to address validation concerns.
• Experience using CAD modeling and simulation tools for increasing engineering technology development efficiency and decreasing design cycle times specifically in the areas of optical, thermal, mechanical, electronics, reliability, and cost.
• Fundamental knowledge of plastic part development, electrical, optical, thermal, and mechanical design with depth in at least one technical discipline.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT(S):

BS/MS- Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Engineering Management 

​EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT(S):

• Minimum 7 years engineering work experience.
• The ability to work, interface, and communicate with a wide variety of people and groups in different areas of R&D, manufacturing, product engineering, design and marketing.
• Experience in injection molding process. Knowledge in electronic board development, LEDs, lighting, and plastic assembly techniques.
• Knowledge of government regulation for lighting considered a plus.
• Proven leadership skills to effectively staff programs, develop/coach engineers, create work plans and deliver on team commitments. 
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated core competencies of teamwork, self-development, customer focus, drive for results and integrity and trust.
• Comfortable with direct customer interface and ability to discuss and negotiate engineering deliverables.
• Prefer candidate to have manufacturing launch experience and familiarization with automotive PPAP activities.
• Excellent oral and written skills in both Spanish and English.

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