Evaluate and summarizes NM project activity with support and manage supplier part & process maturation to meet New Model project timing. Apply basic engineering knowledge to ensure part and process can meet mass production quality requirements and demand.
- Review, access, and summarize supplier process including Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Process Quality Control Table (PQCT), Operation Standards, and Manufacturing Quality Standard (MQS)
- Prepare, develop, and manage approval of part conformance prior to sellable units
- Provide technical assessment and support throughout tool trials and crisis activity, as needed
- Collaborate with supplier to ensure resolution of any quality and/or tooling concerns
- Review, evaluate, and report initial part conformance through dimensional analysis and specification testing
- Evaluate and confirm that supplier is planning to correct volume and that process cycle time is achieved to support planned capacity
- Develop and support special projects for the department and work to implement improvement plans with other team members
Minimum Educational Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or 6 years engineering experience required
Average Experience: Co-op or 0-3 years experienced preferred
Other Job-Specific Skills: Measurement Systems (GD&T AND DNT), Injection Molding, CATIA, Proficient in Microsoft, Strong Program Management, Ability to learn new Technology
No. of Direct Reports: 0
No. of Indirect Reports: 0
Financial Dimensions: 5-8 suppliers managing $28M (approximately) in tooling & equipment for New Model start of production (SOP)
- Provide technical assessment for part approval for mass production readiness
- Evaluate supplier tooling and equipment readiness and incorporation of critical dimension or attribute controls
- Review and evaluate part quality judgment at preparation and build event timing, providing recommendation
- Evaluate supplier countermeasures with support
- Review the technical validity of supplier product validation testing and complete final approval
- Evaluate supplier process and equipment readiness for mass production
- Office base + remote hybrid work with travel required approx 2-3 days/week often overnight / international - weekly duration may increase during critical development periods.
- Potential for last minute travel (Crisis support)
- Possible shift time adjustment to support trial builds during start-up periods
- Production Support