Process launch specialist
the process launch specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the timely readiness of processes and production lines, meeting gentherm manufacturing requirements and customer needs.
this position partners with cross-functional teams, including program management, design engineering, advanced quality engineering, and supply chain analysis to ensure a seamless launch process.
responsibilities include daily project follow-up, attending customer meetings as needed, running trials, defining necessary tools and processes for part production.
the process launch specialist must adhere to gentherm's product creation standard and execute all launch phases accordingly.
* meet gentherm product creation procedures and standard deliverables
* attend project kick-off meetings and coordinate documentation release
* define process manufacturability and equipment requirements
* quote and purchase necessary equipment, tooling, and line devices
* submit capex approval requests and follow up
* create all process engineering documentation
* conduct and coordinate dv runs, pre-launch reports, pv runs, ppap runs, and job zero runs
* ensure trial documentation and coordinate equipment validation
* coordinate pfmea moderators and conduct reverse pfmea
* participate in management reviews and launch readiness reviews with quality engineering
* coordinate r@r events with customers and support areas
* escalate critical issues to industrial engineering manager
* attend 8d meetings and define urgent activities for customer complaints
required skills:
* bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, mechatronics, or similar
* 2-4 years of automotive process launch experience
* project coordination and leadership skills
* experience in production and process engineering
* knowledge of program/project management software
* basic knowledge of iatf 16949, iso 14001, and iso 45001