PRIMARY DUTIES: *Directly support the Director of Business & Product Development in executing the APQP process - including prototyping, process and tooling *development and qualification, determining process capability, packaging/labeling, process documentation and associate training. Preparation of PPAP submissions according to customer requirements Involved with customer-specific Safe Launches Participates in the transition from safe launch to series production OTHER : (e.g. authorizations, authority to issue directives, information rights): Training of associates to customer-specific procedures/work instructions Support continuous improvement as well as corrective and preventive actions WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS: (only those actually necessary for the position) Practical working knowledge of the following standards: TS 16949, ISO 14001, AIAG standards Practical working knowledge of quality tools (Pareto analysis, trend analysis, scatter diagrams, histograms, capability charts, SPC, etc. Practical experience leading cross-functional teams through new product introductions REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS: Education/ Certifications: 8-10 years technical degree (preferably mechanical engineering or chemical engineering) Successful completion of formal problem-solving training (Ford TOPS 8D is preferred) Formal training and certification in Project Management ASQ CQM, CQE or CQT Experience: Experience at the Tier I or II automotive supplier or automotive OEM Practical working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and methods Proficiency in launching new products from concept to steady-state production
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Employment Type: Full-time
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