Job Description

Our client is an automotive parts manufacturer.

Responsibilities:

• Managing new product introduction and changes from 'cradle to grave,' involving pre-award project planning through to handover and support post-job.
• Understanding and delivering customer requirements for samples and document submissions, ensuring all customer needs are satisfied.
• Maintaining clear project documentation, including reporting to broader global teams.
• Generating and championing 'open issues' lists.
• Planning projects to accomplish goals within constraints such as time, cost, and agreed quality standards.
• Leading the development, implementation, and maintenance of all processes used to manufacture the specific product of the project.
• Participating in validation activities of specific products for the project.
• Following the company's rules and standard documentation.
• Maintaining 5S and housekeeping standards.
• Participating in and promoting cost reductions, continuous improvement activities, Health and Safety awareness, and adherence to IATF16949 systems.
• Complying with applicable SHE legal and other requirements.
• Stopping the production line if any problems arise that affect quality.
• Authorizing the shutdown of operations or any activity in the event of an uncontrolled situation that could reasonably be expected to negatively impact the environment or the safety of employees and the public. Any approvals will be authorized by the Engineering Manager.
• Ensuring the production of the best quality components to be sent to customers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in automotive manufacturing, preferably in Tier 1.
• Problem-solving and process improvement capabilities.
• Ability to read technical drawings (GD&T).
• Strong knowledge of IATF16949 and proven quality experience.
• Good proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to operate Microsoft Office and other computer programs.