Title: NPI Manager
Responsibilities:
- Coordinating the launch activities with other departments (Materials, Quality, Engineering, Production, Maintenance, Product Eng.) in a timely manner.
- Carrying out the activities described in the C to C process, as well as APQP and the PPAP elements.
- Making and / or reviewing together with the members of the department the specifications for the purchase of production equipment.
- Completing the Acquisition Request for the new production lines according to the need of the launch program.
- Working together with the Program Manager to quote or give estimated cost values to make the cost model of the new programs or adapt it to what applies.
- Visiting and evaluating potential new suppliers of together with members of SQE and Purchasing according to the new program needs.
- Monitoring and reviewing launch progress with acceptable result of Gate reviews and follow up the tasks in time.
- Holding regular meetings with members of the other plants on the programs visualized to be transferred or launched to the Xiamen Plant.
- Providing a high level of technical and operational recommendations to meet the objectives of material control, product quality and customer service.
- Establishing operational methods and work standards using various measurement techniques and assist in the planning of new and / or relocations of facilities and operations.
- Presenting or recommending changes in work methods, safety measures, design of process and equipment layout as well as control production costs and cost analysis.
- Developing new technologies and processes to support the new product launching and cost reduction.
- Leading and carrying out VA/VE activities.
- Carrying out DFM and reviewing DRBFM with design team.
Qualifications:
- Education background ie. college/university degree in electrical, mechanical or mechatronic engineering.
- At least 8 years’ experience in engineering, manufacturing & project management within a complex international automotive manufacturing environment.
- Possess a broad understanding of project management & multiple engineering disciplines.
- Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to motivate and develop individuals’ skills & behaviors.
- IATF knowledge/experience is required.
- Ms Office, Ms Project, AutoCAD, CAD/CAM experience.
- Good approach of utilizing PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA.
- Fluent in English is a must.
- Effective leadership skills.
- Budget & resource management skills.
- Ability to manage complexity and networking within a matrix structure.
- Good logic thinking and great execution.
Custom Field 1:
¥ 360000 - ¥ 562500