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Mechanical Engineering Manager Jobs in Sofia, Sofia City, Bulgaria at Visteon Corporation
Title: Mechanical Engineering Manager
Company: Visteon Corporation
Location: Sofia, Sofia City, Bulgaria
Visteon is a global automotive technology leader, advancing mobility through innovative technology solutions that enable a software-defined future. The company's state-of-the-art product portfolio merges digital cockpit innovations, advanced displays, AI-enhanced software solutions, and integrated EV architecture solutions. With expertise spanning passenger vehicles, commercial transportation, and two-wheelers, Visteon partners with global automakers to create safer, cleaner, and more connected journeys. Founded in 2000, the company employs 10,000 employees in 18 countries around the globe. In 2024, Visteon recorded annual sales of approximately $3.87 billion and secured $6.1 billion in new business. To know more about us, visit visteon.com .
Mission of the Role:
Lead, organize, and coordinate Mechanical Engineering activities throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring the successful delivery of Visteon products in accordance with agreed Cost, Quality, and Timing objectives. Drive technical excellence, team development, and operational efficiency while supporting business growth and customer satisfaction.
Key Performance Indicators:
- Quality and robustness of Mechanical Engineering designs and project deliverables.
- Compliance with Mechanical Engineering budget targets.
- Mechanical Bill of Materials (MBOM) compliance versus established objectives.
- Achievement of project milestones and delivery schedules.
Key Year One Deliverables:
- Develop and implement a Mechanical Engineering team development roadmap aligned with organizational needs and future capabilities.
- Achieve project quality objectives and maintain KPI performance at or above target levels.
- Establish consistent resource planning, performance monitoring, and technical governance practices across the team.
Key Objectives of this Role:
- Lead and manage a team of Mechanical Engineers supporting Visteon’s European automotive programs.
- Ensure team performance meets quality, cost, and delivery expectations.
- Conduct regular project and design reviews to assess progress, risks, and technical readiness.
- Define individual goals, manage performance evaluations, and support career development planning.
- Assess competencies and create development plans to strengthen technical and leadership capabilities within the team.
- Provide technical coaching, mentoring, and guidance on mechanical design and product development challenges.
- Manage forecasting, capacity planning, and budget tracking for Mechanical Engineering activities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on engineering efficiency, quality, and process compliance.
- Monitor, analyze, and report key engineering metrics to support data-driven decision-making.
- Identify, develop, and implement Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE) opportunities to improve product cost competitiveness without compromising quality or performance.
- Foster collaboration with cross-functional teams, customers, suppliers, and global engineering organizations.
Qualification, Experience and Skills:
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Strong technical expertise in the mechanical development of electronic products, preferably within the automotive or consumer electronics industries.
- Proficient in 3D CAD design tools and mechanical design methodologies.
- Solid knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and engineering drawing creation.
- Working knowledge of CAE, including structural analysis, thermal simulation, and HIT
- Minimum of 3 years of people management and team leadership experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a structured engineering approach.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent verbal and written English.
Key Behaviors:
- Problem Solving: Ability to evaluate complex technical and organizational challenges and identify practical solutions.
- Critical Thinking: Strong analytical mindset with the ability to investigate issues, assess risks, and make informed decisions.
- Collaboration: Builds trusted relationships and effectively works across functions, regions, and cultures.
- Communication: Clearly conveys information and aligns stakeholders toward common objectives.
- Resilience: Adapts effectively to changing priorities and demonstrates perseverance in demanding situations.
- Team Leadership: Inspires, develops, and empowers individuals to achieve high performance and continuous growth.
Reporting Structure: PD-ME and Delivery Global Structure
Location: Sofia, Bulgaria
In the fast lane of technology. At Visteon, we’re redefining how the world connects through its vehicles. Our innovations transform the driving experience for millions, powered by a high-performance culture that challenges the status quo and sparks new possibilities—in careers and communities. Join us and help shape the future.
