Professional background / basic qualification / work experience:bachelor's degree.minimum 10 years automotive manufacturing experienceminimum 7 years experience as manager leading new model launchesworking knowledge of apqp systems and processesto 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 languageminimum 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 3align task status regularly with program manager & participate in regular core team meetingsprepare, coordinate and track timeline for launchcheck and coordinate component material required dates (mrds) to support all product development and production buildsensure reliable implementation of operational standardsensure technical boundaries for changeover processescollect & monitor launch budget, including actual spending and report status at monthly basis to controlling and plant managerconduct production trials and assure delivery of ppap samples and production ramp-up according to program scheduleaddress risks and opportunities with the program teambe part of ec team (ctm) as of gate 3 until gate 5 and manage all resulting launch management tasksidentify improvement levers for ec profitability and contribute to ec solution design as of gate 3 until gate 5act 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 requirementsescalate conflicts when program objectives are at riskensure implementation of operational standardsensure communication regarding skill requirements, training, required headcount, handling of new technologies etc. to the corresponding departmentsensure alignment of all required functions to setup a successful launch – incl. plant managementrelease production layouts requisite certifications: project management certification (pmi)apqp / ppap specialistlean six sigmafmea / amfe (aiag & vda)spc & msacqi-15 (specialist process: welding system assessment)gd&t