What are the responsibilities and job description for the Exterior Accessory Manager position at LER TechForce?
LER TechForce is looking for
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Exterior Accessory Manager to lead a cross-functional team responsible for the successful design and integration of complex system of accessories and related systems. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and a passion for delivering unique vehicles that meet safety, quality, and customer expectations.
| WHAT YOU GET TO DO
- Lead the end-to-end development, and integration of all exterior accessories and related sub-systems.
- Develop and execute design and integration plans, timelines, and deliverables aligned with program milestones.
- Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure seamless system compatibility and performance.
- Identify and mitigate system risks through proactive problem-solving and testing strategies.
- Oversee system-level validation and verification activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
- Communicate project status, challenges, and solutions to senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical engineering.
- Technical expert in exterior components and related systems, experience in environmental testing and vehicle system integration is preferred.
- 10 years of design and release experience.
- Excellent communication, team building, time management, and relationship building skills.
- Ability to lead teams and meetings through technical tradeoffs and optimized solutions with attention to detail.
- Experience with technical tools such as DFMEA, DVP&R, GD&T, Design for Manufacturing, Lean, and other tool chains
- Broad vehicle technical and vehicle development process knowledge including how to set technical targets, work with teams to determine feasibility (virtually and physically) and validate with statistical confidence.
- Ability and Desire to build your own team and work in a fun and fast-paced environment