Description

• Responsibilities include delivering new model New Model launches in the assigned plant on time, on cost and at the target quality levels. Assure appropriate launch team staffing and ensure all
• launch processes and standards are followed. Ensure Launches (commodity and/or component) support Vehicle Launch requirements.
• Description for external candidates - Responsibilities include delivering new model New Model launches in the assigned plant on time, on cost and at the target quality levels. Assure appropriate launch team staffing and ensure all
• launch processes and standards are followed. Ensure Launches (commodity and/or component) support Vehicle Launch requirements.

• Key responsibilities
  • • Deliver the Launch at or below Budget
  • • Manage actions leading up to the pre-production builds; assuring builds are delivered at cost and with quality.
  • • Review and approve PDL changes assuring pre-production build support and prove out prior to launch.
  • • Assure facilities (desks, phones, copiers, conference rooms, diagnostic support) is in place to support the On Site Launch team
  • • Ensure the Launch Automated Issues Management System process is driving resolution of all issues that impact the launch, issues pended without resolution and aging metrics.
  • • Support the Vehicle VOCF Fleet process with Launch concern resolution.
  • • Manage the NMP stake in the Change Control Process (e-screen approvals) ensuring that changes are required and timed correctly for implementation.
  • • Lead the development of Risk Mitigation actions for non-production level approved parts with prove out plans to support quality launch.
  • • Lead the Open to Go Process including the part pedigree process and final approval of all alerts required for parts not PPAP for the build events
  • • Support the Plant Whiteboard process and ensure timely issue resolution.
  • • Manage the preparation and presentation of the NMP weekly Assessment report(s).
  • • Manage the Meeting cadence for launch on site and the daily coordination of the ongoing launch activities
  • • Manage the preparation and presentation of the Launch Reviews from through OK to Buy
  • • Lead the OK to Build/Ship/Buy Scorecard approval at the milestone and beyond and ensure that scorecards are prepared at each Management Meeting for review.
  • • Lead the On Site Modification process, managing the matrix of modifications, working with the plant and suppliers to track part updates and draw down plan for shipment.
  • • Launch Lessons Learned for Launch Program as assigned
  • • Communicate with Vehicle Launch Specialists as required.
  • • Drive standardization through adhering to Launch LQOS.
  • • Responsible for balancing direct report resources across programs, based on workload and skill set, assuring quality launches. Responsible for people functions including training.
  • • Extended travel is mandatory to support vehicles launches and may be required to support other plants within Mexico and/or the United States

• Qualifications for external candidates
  • • PT manufacturing, design and/or program management, with Project management or launch experience
  • • New Model Launch Proficiency including a working level knowledge of the processes by which New Model Programs launches vehicle programs (i.e. LQOS, GPDS, FPS, etc.).
  • • Skilled in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Microsoft Project.
  • • Project management and/or launch experience.
  • • Experience with WERS and AIM preferred.
  • • Experience with 8-D and problem solving disciplines using statistical mindsets.
• Must Have Skills / Highly Desirable Skills
  • • Skilled in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Microsoft Project.
  • • Project management and/or launch experience.
  • • Experience with WERS and AIM preferred.
  • • Experience with 8-D and problem solving disciplines using statistical mindsets.
• Education preference: Undergraduate degree in engineering. Master's degree preferred.