Leads Core Team activities, including: planning new program launch; creating project schedules with key milestones; defining each functional area's deliverables; communicating plans, schedules, and changes; and generating consensus from the team.
Creates DFMEA, DVP&R, wiring schematics, specifications, technical reports, and component selection related to assigned projects per customer requirements and company standards.
Provides leadership and direction to the launch teams and the staff of all support groups in setting and achieving program objectives for timing, cost, manufacturability, quality, localization, and customer satisfaction for the development and launch of new automotive lighting products.
Performs finite element analysis (FEA) for thermal, venting, or structural design of automotive lighting, and prepares reports that outline the analysis and conclusions.
Develops and directs continuous improvement activities to reduce costs and improve quality of purchased materials, goods, and services; develops and implements policies and strategies for the selection of vendors and for dual sourcing.
Leads, directs, and supports several engineers and technicians in the testing and analysis of the design and materials related to new automotive lighting product development and manufacturing.
Manages, implements, and ensures compliance with all accounting and financial policies, practices, procedures, and initiatives at the Plant level; performs other duties as assigned.
Ensures product launch team meets design and development timing schedule, and prepares a monthly status report on designs, open issues, concerns, and/or problems regarding all assigned programs.
