ABOUT US
PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow.
PHINIA is an independent, market-leading, premium solutions and components provider with over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, with a strong brand portfolio that includes DELPHI®, DELCO REMY® and HARTRIDGE™. With over 12,500 employees across 43 locations in 20 countries, PHINIA is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA.
At PHINIA, we Provide fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket products and solutions of the highest quality — developed and manufactured responsibly — that are designed to enhance efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of vehicles, industrial machinery, and other applications. In doing so, we contribute to a cleaner tomorrow, treat our people and surrounding communities with respect, and hold ourselves accountable to robust ethical standards.
Our Culture
PHINIA promotes and cultivates an inclusive culture and diverse perspectives, strives to maintain its reputation for excellence, thrives on the power of collaboration, and fosters the development of our talented employees. We believe in making a positive impact through our business and actions, and we take our collective responsibility seriously.
Career Opportunities
We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow.
JOB PURPOSE
The MCAD and Simulation Engineering IT Lead role is crucial for supporting, managing, and optimizing our Mechanical Computer-Aided Design (MCAD) and engineering simulation tools. The candidate will oversee the administration and optimization of engineering tools, specifically in the areas of mechanical Computer-Aided Design (mCAD) and Simulation, he will manage MCAD and Simulation software team, to facilitate efficient and effective use in our automotive engineering and design processes. This role involves strategic planning, team leadership, and collaboration with engineering teams to ensure the tools meet their needs and drive productivity.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Team Management : Lead and mentor a team of IT Analysts, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategies for the effective use and optimization of mCAD and Simulation tools.
Tool Administration: Oversee the installation, configuration, maintenance, and updates of mCAD and Simulation software.
User Support : Ensure high-quality technical support is provided to engineering teams, addressing issues related to mCAD and Simulation tools.
Training : Oversee the development and delivery of training programs to enhance user proficiency with the tools.
Optimization: Identify and implement opportunities to improve tool performance and workflow efficiency.
Collaboration: Work closely with engineering teams to understand their requirements and ensure the tools meet their needs.
Documentation: Ensure comprehensive documentation for tool usage, best practices, and troubleshooting procedures is maintained.
Vendor Management: Manage relationships with software vendors for support, licensing, and updates.
Partnering in IT : Ensure compliance with IT security policies and procedures, be a partner with the infrastructure team to support IT projects and Engineering IT projects.
Education : Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience : Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT support, with a focus on engineering tools (mCAD and Simulation), including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
Technical Skills : Proficiency in mCAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, Creo, Catia) and Simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, AMESim, Altair Hyperworks, Altair PBS…).
Solid experience in supporting MCAD and engineering simulation software in an automotive or manufacturing environment
Proficiency in scripting and automation for MCAD and simulation software customization is a plus.
Experience with System Center Configuration Manager or Intune Company Portal a plus
Leadership : Strong leadership and team management skills.
Problem-Solving : Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement strategic plans for tool optimization.
Adaptability : Willingness to learn new tools and technologies as needed.
WHAT WE OFFER
We provide compensation and benefits programs intended to attract, motivate, reward, and retain an incredibly talented, globally diverse workforce at all levels within our organization. Our compensation programs are informed by market data and business needs, and we are committed to providing equitable and competitive compensation. We are committed to providing our team with quality and competitive benefit programs, including health and well-being resources, family-centric policies, and an agile workplace program, where not precluded by collective bargaining agreements or national statutory plans. Plans are benchmarked for competitiveness and value.
We provide formal development opportunities at all levels and stages of employee careers. These opportunities are delivered in a variety of formats to make our portfolio of solutions agile, sustainable, and scalable to support our employees in developing the skills needed to succeed.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
SAFETY
You will consistently hear us say Safety First! We are committed to continually improving our strong safety performance supporting the health and wellness of our employees!
We also believe employee health and safety is everyone’s responsibility. We encourage safety learning and collaboration to help employees understand and follow applicable safety policies, standards, and procedures and identify opportunities to minimize or eliminate risk. Work is expected to be conducted in a manner that stresses the importance of preventing incidents and illnesses, including attending all required safety meetings and trainings. It is expected that all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions are immediately reported to the direct manager, Human Resources, or Safety Representative.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
PHINIA is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
VISA SPONSORSHIP
PHINIA does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis, in the country where the position is currently based.
NO UNAUTHORIZED REFERRALS FROM RECRUITERS & VENDORS
Please note that PHINIA does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to PHINIA will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before the unsolicited resume or offer is received.
GLOBAL TERMS OF USE AND PRIVACY STATEMENT
Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.
Career Scam Disclaimer:
PHINIA makes no representations or guarantees regarding employment opportunities listed on any third-party website. To protect against career scams, job applicants should take the necessary precautions when interviewing for and accepting employment positions allegedly offered by PHINIA. Applicants should never provide their national ID numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, bank account information or other private information when communicating with prospective employers or responding to employment opportunities online. Job applicants are invited to contact PHINIA through PHINIA’s website to verify the authenticity of any employment opportunities.
Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow. Join us on this shared journey to a brighter tomorrow. For more information about PHINIA, please visit www.phinia.com .
