Launch Engineering Manager

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Posted on Sep 17, 2024 by CV-Library
Halewood, Merseyside, United Kingdom
Automotive
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Contract/Project
Main objectives and results:

* To provide a supervisory and engineering service

* To provide support with all launch related activities

* Direct line management, coaching and training of Manufacturing Engineering team

* Dotted line management and coaching of launch team

* Accountability for Project management of all aspects of M.E projects to support site development and launch

* Plan the workload for specific major projects across production shutdown periods

* Lead cross functional on time, on cost product launches

* Preparation of RFQ’s, contract review and risk management.

* Support continuous improvement activities

* Liaise with outside contractors if required

* Checking that agreed work by staff or contractors has been completed to a satisfactory standard and following up on any deficiencies.

* Successful co-ordination of running changes

* Implementation and team adherence to IAC Project Management Systems

* Manage plant interface in support of Program targets

* Maintain IAC and personal credibility with the customer and balance of customer relationship and IAC profitability

* Ensure Launch Readiness Reviews are complete and updated as required

* Support customer launch meetings

* Ensure Engineering and Launch KPI’s are updated timely

* Ownership of resolution to off standards

* Launch Readiness Documents – identify and lead to resolution of key issues

* Clearly identify and follow up issues requiring management intervention

* Support management of launch process and launch reviews

* Apply, execute and maintain function related Project Milestones/Timing Plans

* Ensure continuity on current engineering and project deliverables

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Candidates must be time-served multi-skilled Engineer, preferably certified to HND / degree level.

Proven experience of Engineering, preferably within a high volume, automotive manufacturing environment.

Competent in Microsoft Office

Excellent organisational and communicational skills as well as a strong sense of urgency and an ability to work under pressure.

Confident decision makers and proactive problem solvers

Ability to work as an individual or as part of a team.

Experienced in managing and delivering significant capex projects.

Experienced in working in a highly pressured and demand focused organisation.

Able to liaise professionally at ALL levels within and outside the Company

Knowledge of customer base, manufacturing processes and capabilities, company products, technology and efficiency

Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements.

Experience working within a JIT / Lean manufacturing environment

Working knowledge of MES, DC tooling, EOL electrical test and Vision systems is advantageous

Additional information

FTC or Contract

salary - open to discussion

If you are interested and have the skills and experience required Apply Now!

We will process your CV and personal information to assess your suitability for the role. If we wish to consider you further, we will register your personal information in our database and contact you. We may contact you from time to time about other relevant roles. Your personal information will be securely held. For more information please refer to our privacy notice, a copy of which can be found on our website. – Select Engineering Limited

Reference: 222337087

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CV-Library

Launch Engineering Manager

CV-Library

Posted on Sep 17, 2024 by CV-Library

Halewood, Merseyside, United Kingdom
Automotive
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Contract/Project
Main objectives and results:

* To provide a supervisory and engineering service

* To provide support with all launch related activities

* Direct line management, coaching and training of Manufacturing Engineering team

* Dotted line management and coaching of launch team

* Accountability for Project management of all aspects of M.E projects to support site development and launch

* Plan the workload for specific major projects across production shutdown periods

* Lead cross functional on time, on cost product launches

* Preparation of RFQ’s, contract review and risk management.

* Support continuous improvement activities

* Liaise with outside contractors if required

* Checking that agreed work by staff or contractors has been completed to a satisfactory standard and following up on any deficiencies.

* Successful co-ordination of running changes

* Implementation and team adherence to IAC Project Management Systems

* Manage plant interface in support of Program targets

* Maintain IAC and personal credibility with the customer and balance of customer relationship and IAC profitability

* Ensure Launch Readiness Reviews are complete and updated as required

* Support customer launch meetings

* Ensure Engineering and Launch KPI’s are updated timely

* Ownership of resolution to off standards

* Launch Readiness Documents – identify and lead to resolution of key issues

* Clearly identify and follow up issues requiring management intervention

* Support management of launch process and launch reviews

* Apply, execute and maintain function related Project Milestones/Timing Plans

* Ensure continuity on current engineering and project deliverables

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Candidates must be time-served multi-skilled Engineer, preferably certified to HND / degree level.

Proven experience of Engineering, preferably within a high volume, automotive manufacturing environment.

Competent in Microsoft Office

Excellent organisational and communicational skills as well as a strong sense of urgency and an ability to work under pressure.

Confident decision makers and proactive problem solvers

Ability to work as an individual or as part of a team.

Experienced in managing and delivering significant capex projects.

Experienced in working in a highly pressured and demand focused organisation.

Able to liaise professionally at ALL levels within and outside the Company

Knowledge of customer base, manufacturing processes and capabilities, company products, technology and efficiency

Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements.

Experience working within a JIT / Lean manufacturing environment

Working knowledge of MES, DC tooling, EOL electrical test and Vision systems is advantageous

Additional information

FTC or Contract

salary - open to discussion

If you are interested and have the skills and experience required Apply Now!

We will process your CV and personal information to assess your suitability for the role. If we wish to consider you further, we will register your personal information in our database and contact you. We may contact you from time to time about other relevant roles. Your personal information will be securely held. For more information please refer to our privacy notice, a copy of which can be found on our website. – Select Engineering Limited

Reference: 222337087

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