Responsibilities include delivering new model new model launches in the assigned plant on time, on cost and at the target quality levels.
assure appropriate launch team staffing and ensure all
- launch processes and standards are followed.
ensure launches (commodity and/or component) support vehicle launch requirements.
- launch processes and standards are followed.
ensure launches (commodity and/or component) support vehicle launch requirements.
- pt manufacturing, design and/or program management, with project management or launch experience- new model launch proficiency including a working level knowledge of the processes by which new model programs launches vehicle programs (i.e. Lqos, gpds, fps, etc.).
- skilled in word, excel, powerpoint, access and microsoft project.
- project management and/or launch experience.
- experience with wers and aim preferred.
- experience with 8-d and problem solving disciplines using statistical mindsets.
- must have skills / highly desirable skills- skilled in word, excel, powerpoint, access and microsoft project.
- project management and/or launch experience.
- experience with wers and aim preferred.
- experience with 8-d and problem solving disciplines using statistical mindsets.
- education preference: undergraduate degree in engineering.
master's degree preferred.
- key responsibilities- deliver the launch at or below budget- manage actions leading up to the pre-production builds; assuring builds are delivered at cost and with quality.
- review and approve pdl changes assuring pre-production build support and prove out prior to launch.
- assure facilities (desks, phones, copiers, conference rooms, diagnostic support) is in place to support the on site launch team- ensure the launch automated issues management system process is driving resolution of all issues that impact the launch, issues pended without resolution and aging metrics.
- support the vehicle vocf fleet process with launch concern resolution.
- manage the nmp stake in the change control process (e-screen approvals) ensuring that changes are required and timed correctly for implementation.
- lead the development of risk mitigation actions for non-production level approved parts with prove out plans to support quality launch.
- lead the open to go process including the part pedigree process and final approval of all alerts required for parts not ppap for the build events- support the plant whiteboard process and ensure timely issue resolution.
- manage the preparation and presentation of the nmp weekly assessment report(s).
- manage the meeting cadence for launch on site and the daily coordination of the ongoing launch activities- manage the preparation and presentation of the launch reviews from
through ok to buy- lead the ok to build/ship/buy scorecard approval at the
milestone and beyond and ensure that scorecards are prepared at each management meeting for review.
- lead the on site modification process, managing the matrix of modifications, working with the plant and suppliers to track part updates and draw down plan for shipment.
- launch lessons learned for launch program as assigned- communicate with vehicle launch specialists as required.
- drive standardization through adhering to launch lqos.
- responsible for balancing direct report resources across programs, based on workload and skill set, assuring quality launches.
responsible for people functions including training.
- extended travel is mandatory to support vehicles launches and may be required to support other plants within mexico and/or the united states