Professional background / basic qualification / work experience
bachelor's degree.
Minimum 10 years automotive manufacturing experience
minimum 7 years experience as manager leading new model launches
working knowledge of apqp systems and processes
to perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in microsoft office.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in sap.
High proficiency in english language
minimum requirements
provide support to, and compliance with, all local and corporate eberspaecher health, safety & environmental (hse) policies, procedures and other hse related requirements.
Quality - demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and follows all eetam polices related to ts16949 and iso 14001; looks for way to improve and promote quality.
Other duties as assigned.
Key responsibilities
lead the cross-functional launch team in the plant as of gate 3
align task status regularly with program manager & participate in regular core team meetings
prepare, coordinate and track timeline for launch
check and coordinate component material required dates (mrds) to support all product development and production builds
ensure reliable implementation of operational standards
ensure technical boundaries for changeover processes
collect & monitor launch budget, including actual spending and report status at monthly basis to controlling and plant manager
conduct production trials and assure delivery of ppap samples and production ramp-up according to program schedule
address risks and opportunities with the program team
be part of ec team (ctm) as of gate 3 until gate 5 and manage all resulting launch management tasks
identify improvement levers for ec profitability and contribute to ec solution design as of gate 3 until gate 5
act cross-functionally in order to achieve optimized results in terms of time, quality, profitability and customer value―aligned with all ctms.
Production trials, ppap samples, launch volumes and launch budget are on time and within cost and quality requirements
escalate conflicts when program objectives are at risk
ensure implementation of operational standards
ensure communication regarding skill requirements, training, required headcount, handling of new technologies etc. to the corresponding departments
ensure alignment of all required functions to setup a successful launch – incl. plant management
release production layouts
requisite certifications
project management certification (pmi)
apqp / ppap specialist
lean six sigma
fmea / amfe (aiag & vda)
spc & msa
cqi-15 (specialist process: welding system assessment)
gd&t
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