1. Supplier Launch & Project Management
Responsible for managing supplier industrialization activities for purchased parts during new product launches. The role ensures alignment and commitment of project milestones, tracks project progress, and monitors industrialization readiness in accordance with VDA maturity management standards (QPNi). Close collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders is required to ensure on-time achievement of project targets and successful SOP readiness.
2. Manufacturing Readiness & Capacity Assurance
Supports and challenges suppliers during the early planning and industrialization phases to ensure robust manufacturing concepts, adequate production capacities, and process readiness for ramp-up. The position includes conducting on-site capacity assessments, monitoring manufacturing progress, and identifying risks related to equipment, tooling, and production processes.
3. Tooling & Process Engineering Support
Accompanies the development and validation of production tooling and equipment from the early project phase through industrialization. The role ensures manufacturability, process capability, and technical feasibility of components by performing tooling reviews, readiness assessments, and on-site inspections at toolmakers and supplier facilities.
