Launch Engineering Manager

At International Automotive Components, its whats 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 -
To provide a supervisory and engineering service
To provide support with all launch related activities
Main objectives and results :
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 RFQs, 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 KPIs 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.
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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