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Objective of the Position: Manage all new product launch manufacturing activities for the plant primarily focusing on procurement and design of new tooling and equipment and launch of same in new processes within new and existing EETAM facilities.
Essential Accountabilities:
The position incumbent ensures, that
* Provide cost estimates for new program tooling and equipment
* Procure all tooling and equipment required for production of new product
* Ensure Design For Manufacturing and feasibility reviews held with cross-functional team applying latest standards
* Apply all APQP principles, focusing primarily on PFMEA and control plan, required for successful launch of new product and processes
* Create line mapping and processes in accordance with Lean manufacturing best practices including Plan for Every Part
* Lead tooling and equipment installation and debug activities
* Manage pre-production build events
* Lead resolution of dimensional and process quality issues
* Ensure all processes meet or exceed planned TACT times in accordance with business case assumptions
Secondary Accountabilities:
The position incumbent ensures, that
* Conduct all business related activities for, and on the behalf of, Eberspaecher within the limits of applicable local, state, and federal legal 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.
Requirement Profile:
Professional Background / Basic Qualification / Work Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in engineering.
* Minimum 7 years Automotive Manufacturing experience
* Minimum 5 years’ experience with 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.
Technical Expertise:
* Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.
* Ability to apply mathematical concepts and operations, including calculations, percentages, etc.
* Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and write simple correspondence.
* Analytical- Synthesize complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
* Business Acumen- Understands business implications of decisions.
* Knowledge of continuous improvement of products for manufacturability.
* Knowledge of engineering fundaments, mechanical systems, automotive systems, and exhaust systems.
* Knowledge of federal and state regulations.
* Project Management- Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
* Strives to continuously improve expertise, knowledge and skills.
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