Global Technical Launch Leader

7 days ago


Grand Haven, Michigan, United States Shape Corp Full time

Position Summary:


The Global Technical Launch Leader position is a technical position in nature and is the interface between product and process, manufacturing, engineering and plant teams.

This position drives the technical requirements to ensure a successful launch from the beginning to the end of the program.


The position initiates technical feasibility concerns for new programs, develops and drives risk mitigation actions through product and process improvements across the entire value stream from program award to start of production.


The Global Technical Launch Leader position is expected to work closely with the IPEX (Industrial Process and Equipment Excellence) group to ensure full alignment and execution to global technical standards to ensure they are followed throughout the equipment procurement, maturation, and launch process.

Additionally sharing all technical best practices and lessons learned that are captured during program execution.

Essential Job Functions include, but not limited to, the following:

  • Lead industrialization of program launch across the entire value stream from pursuit through start of production including but not limited to:
  • Ensuring DFM/DVA process is carried out through entire launch
  • Lead the Maturation of equipment and tooling.
  • Develop with Engineering teams and equipment tooling suppliers a solid datum and locator scheme through the entire value stream.
  • Ensure Gages match the tooling datums throughout the process.
  • Business Pursuit phase support to the Industrial costing/quoting team.
  • Feasibilty issue identification, advocate for DFM/DFA, and resolution including mitigation plans.
  • Prelaunch capability assessment and escalation.
  • Ensure continuous improvement to align with Industrial 4.0 best in class technologies.
  • Participate and lead regional GLOBAL TECHNICAL LAUNCH workshops and meetings.
  • Coach and provide training to Maintenance Technicians / Engineers and Plant Process Engineers on his/her division with regards to Launch preparations, equipment/tooling maturation, etc.
  • Organize and foster relationship between the plants.
  • Identify potentials; support the development of individuals in his/her division.
The GLOBAL TECHNICAL LAUNCH LEADER Specialist is expected to own the following competences:

  • Problem Solving.
  • Communication.
  • Technical background.
  • Rigorous and methodic.
  • Innovation.
  • Coaching and training
  • Support as needed Equipment Design Workshops and SES (Shape Excellence System
- is Shape's lean manufacturing and production system similar to TPS or Toyota Production System) Equipment Design Cardboard Workshops, providing the best conditions for the production

  • Ensure the implementation of all relevant SES and Ergonomic principles (including the 20 SES Equipment Design guidelines) and SHAPE technical standards
  • Ensure that FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) are done and followed, that the KCC (Key Controls Characteristics) are well chosen, and the process & equipment capabilities targets are achieved.
  • Identify and train a backup(s) to manage key tasks when absent.
  • Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader.

Requirements:

Position Skills and Experience Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Have 5 to 10 years experience in production, including methods & industrialization.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience using Assembly process technologies in a manufacturing setting
  • Knowledge of SES (TPM or equivalent lean manufactuning system) basics
  • Have minimum of 5 years experience in "Body In White" structures
  • Have minimum of 5 years experience in "Body in White" system launch experience
  • Require demonstrated knowledge of part GD&T, fixture design, datum structure, and stack up analysis/understanding.
  • Must have ability to problem solve dimensional/quality/fit up issues in a complex assembly.
  • Ability to work in a matrix organization
  • International mindset
  • Ability to communicate with the business unit program team, the plant, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (APD and IPEX teams), the equipments' suppliers, etc...
  • Openminded, driven by continuous improvement (Kaizen), fact & data and shopfloor (gemba) mindsets
  • Experience in Equipment and Tooling Procurement is desirable.
  • Long Term Planning and Problem-Solving Skills.
  • Ability to effectively interact with team members and customers at all levels.
  • Promote collaboration with internal and external customers at all levels
  • Ability to interpret, develop, and analyze technical procedures and customer specifications.
  • Independent and or


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