Group Manager - Cab Aero Devices

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

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Group Trucks Technology are seeking talents to help design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of our team, you’ll help us by engineering exciting next-gen technologies and contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact. Join our design shift that leaves society in good shape for the next generation.

GROUP MANAGER – CAB AERO DEVICES

Are you a Leader who can own a team and provide effective guidance? Do you have exceptional communication skills to articulate the goals to achieve to your team and motivate them to achieve the same?

THIS IS US, YOUR NEW COLLEAGUES​

CAB Aero Devices group of 10+ Engineers consists of diverse, passionate, and enthusiastic engineers responsible for designing, developing and delivering solutions to some of the key systems of Trucks across different brands such as VOLVO, RENAULT and MACK. Our main aim is to provide a robust solution and ensure the right quality of Products which meets the demands of Market and customer. Customer success is our core value.

GTT Bangalore is now seeking an experienced Group Manager who has the drive and passion to contribute to profitability and who sees that the key to success is to develop the organization and its people to meet future business challenges.​

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The Group Manager of CAB Aero Devices will report to Section Manager CAB Engineering BLR and is part of the CAB Engineering BLR Management Team.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Group Manager, you are responsible to lead a team of engineers delivering solutions for multiple start cost and maintenance projects. 

The team is responsible for developing solutions in Aero Components (Fairings , Deflectors )etc. The team has responsibility for a large diversity of components and work in close cooperation with many different functions, departments and counterparts across the globe.

As a leader, you have the desire to work with and develop people and product. You need to lead by example in terms of high integrity, and a strong desire to deliver results. You will: 

• Lead and organize the engineering group by defining roles within the team, setting individual and team targets, support personal development plans and set salaries, as well as creating a great place to grow for our employees.
• You shall work & direct the teams with customer centric mindset and shall drive engineering leadership within the team from conceptualization till maintenance of the systems and components designed including the field failures & end customer complaints
• To lead and manage efforts to secure and execute global delegation activities from Lyon, Goteborg and Greensboro as well as Alliances and Joint ventures
• Achieve set goals and all deliveries in terms of Budget, Time & Quality 
• Develop personnel and secure competences for future demands and needs
• You shall interface and participate in PI planning with other sites and ensure commitments towards deliveries by the team. You shall have close interactions with other site managers to plan and adjust for any changes needed.
• You shall Build and strengthen the innovation culture within the team bringing patentable ideas in the organization focus areas to bring competitive advantage for the Volvo group.
• Implement and develop processes as necessary and drive operational excellence and constantly improve your way of working.
• Take an active part in the CAB Engineering management team and contribute to the development of department and also actively involve and support in Vehicle engineering / GTT initiatives
• Represent CAB BLR in all relevant/delegated forums and Steering Committees/Decision foras.
• Drive and support technical decisions on subsystem/component level with global and cross-functional network
• Review and approve engineering documentation and deliverables
• Model and foster desired core values and behaviours. You shall play key role in implementing the culture transformation journey to meet the organization expectations and goals
• To support the team in work on Advanced Engineering activities and collaboration Universities and the industry experts
• Drive and guide the cross functional team in solving quality issues and executing the projects with product ownership and customer success mindset.
• Maintain strong network with counterparts in other sites and cross functional teams in GTO, GTP, PPL, etc.,

WHO ARE YOU? ​

We believe it is the right mindset that will make a difference within our organization. If you see yourself working in an environment that challenges you to combine your strategic approach with a more hands on attitude, then we believe you have the right attitude to be successful in this position. ​

To be successful in your new role we want you have the following knowledge/experience: ​

• BE / BTech / MS / M-Tech degree in Mechanical Engineering, Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum 10 years of product development experience in automotive industry, preferably in trucks development
• Agile leadership experience is a merit
• Previous leadership experience as a manager with direct reports is a merit
• Good understanding of heavy duty trucks is preferred 
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills

Desired LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Customer focus
• Decision quality
• Collaborates
• Builds effective teams
• Values differences
• Communicates effectively
• Drives engagement
• Action oriented
• Demonstrates self-awareness