Launch Manager
ZF
- Reynosa, Tamps.
- Permanente
- Tiempo completo
- Act as the business leader responsible for programs/projects from inception to the conclusion of the program.
- Oversee functional areas during development to meet key deliverables (Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, AME, Finance, Quality, Production) through cross function team meetings, open issues lists and aligned schedules.
- Focus point for project communication - both internal and external (customer).
- Meet or improve on spend, capital investment, and tooling recovery financial targets for SOP (launch) and profitability commitment for the life of the product which was baselined at the quote approval.
- Monitor timing, quality, technical and financial risks and issues on assigned projects. Mitigate risks or resolve issues where possible. Elevate and focus management attention when there is not timely resolution.
- Ensure that timely and accurate Gate Reviews and routine reports are conducted on assigned projects, using these tools to expose risks and elevate issues.
- Accurate project reporting using PPM tools as directed, i.e. program schedules, status, financials.
- Strong control over program change management for internally and externally generated change requests during development.
- Ensure programs launch on time and meet deliverables.
- Bachelor degree (Engineering preferably)
- Proficiency in English required.
- Automotive experience - primarily in New Program's Introduction.
- APQP and PPAP knowledge and experience
- BOM's, Drawing and specification interpretation
- SAP and Windchill knowledge
- Good communication skills
- Good project coordinator and teamwork oriented
- Leadership skills
- Positive attitude
- Personnel management
- Benefits above the law
- Major Medical Expenses Insurance
- Global growth opportunities
- Competitive Wages