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At International Automotive Components, it's what's inside that really drives us. Operating across 19 countries, we bring over 160 years of automotive expertise to the forefront in crafting beautiful interiors that help to differentiate vehicles in the global marketplace. We believe our employees to be our greatest asset: we welcome employees of all backgrounds, and are proud to provide benefits such as professional development opportunities, a gym scheme, and length of service awards among many others.
We are excited to confirm the below opportunity to join our innovative and conscientious team:
Launch Engineering Manager
Main Responsibilities:
* Provide supervisory and engineering service
* Support 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 workload for specific major projects across production shutdown periods
* Lead cross-functional on-time, on-cost product launches
* Prepare RFQ's, contract review, and risk management
* Support continuous improvement activities
* Liaise with outside contractors if required
* Check that agreed work by staff or contractors has been completed to a satisfactory standard and follow up on any deficiencies
* Successful coordination of running changes
* Implement and ensure team adherence to IAC Project Management Systems
* Manage plant interface in support of Program targets
* Maintain IAC and personal credibility with the customer while balancing 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
* Identify and lead to resolution of key issues within Launch Readiness Documents
* Clearly identify and follow up on 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:
* 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 communication skills, strong sense of urgency, and ability to work under pressure
* Confident decision maker and proactive problem solver
* 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
* 3 years of experience working within a JIT/Lean manufacturing environment
* Working knowledge of MES, DC tooling, EOL electrical test, and Vision systems is advantageous
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