Launch Manager

Objective of the Position: The CTM Launch Manager ensure the industrialization, production validation and ramp-up of a new product/process in the EPU to achieve a smooth ramp-up regarding line output, launch costs, timing, quality and qualification of operators with the objective to handover a robust process to EPU Manager at Gate 5

Essential Accountabilities: The position incumbent ensures, that

• Lead the cross-functional launch team in the plant as industrialization starts
• Align task status regularly with Program Manager & Participate in regular Core Team Meetings
• Prepare, coordinate and track timeline for launch
• Check and coordinate component material required dates (MRDs) to support all product development and production builds
• Ensure reliable implementation of operational standards
• Ensure technical boundaries for changeover processes
• Collect & Monitor launch budget, including actual spending and report status at monthly basis to Controlling and Plant Manager
• Conduct production trials and assure delivery of PPAP samples and production ramp-up according to program schedule
• Address risks and opportunities with the program team
• Be part of EC team (CTM) as of Gate 3 until Gate 5 and manage all resulting Launch Management tasks
• Identify improvement levers for EC profitability and contribute to EC solution design as of Gate 3 until Gate 5
• Act cross-functionally in order to achieve optimized results in terms of time, quality, profitability and customer value―aligned with all CTMs.
• Production trials, PPAP samples, launch volumes and launch budget are on time and within cost and quality requirements
• Escalate conflicts when program objectives are at risk
• Ensure implementation of operational standards
• Ensure communication regarding skill requirements, training, required headcount, handling of new technologies etc. to the corresponding departments
• Ensure alignment of all required functions to setup a successful launch – incl. plant management
• Release production layout.
  
  

Secondary Accountabilities: The position incumbent ensures, that

• Conduct all business related activities for, and on the behalf of, Eberspaecher within the limits of applicable local, state, and federal legal requirements.
• Provide support to, and compliance with, all local and corporate Eberspaecher Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures and other HSE related requirements.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and follows all EETAM polices related to TS16949 and ISO 14001; looks for way to improve and promote quality.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirement Profile

Professional Background / Basic Qualification / Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum 10 years Automotive Manufacturing experience
• Minimum five years’ experience with new model launches
• Working knowledge of APQP systems and processes
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in SAP.
  
  

Technical Expertise

• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts and operations, including calculations, percentages, etc.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos, and write correspondence.
• Analytical- Synthesize complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Business Acumen- Understands business implications of decisions.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement of products for manufacturability.
• Knowledge of engineering fundaments, mechanical systems, automotive systems, and exhaust systems.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations.
• Project Management- Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
• Strives to continuously improve expertise, knowledge and skills.