Launch Manager
Reynosa, TAM, MX, 88788
Go fast, take a chance, come grow with us!
Passive Safety Systems (Division R) is carving out from ZF’s current portfolio to become an independent company. This will allow the Division to further grow and expand its market position in safety restraint technologies by involving external investors. Our footprint already includes ~45,000 employees in 20countries in 44 locations and 2022 sales exceeded €4.5 billion. Establishing a solid resource foundation for independency is key to future success to become the #1 market leader. Our mission is to help protect people on the road with innovative state-of-the-art inflatable restraint, seat belt and steering wheel systems technology. Now is your opportunity to shape the future of passive safety technologies together with us!
¡Come and join to the Passive Safety Systems Division as Launch Manager at Reynosa Plant!
Responsibilities
- Act as the business leader responsible for programs/projects from inception to the conclusion of the program.
- Oversee functional areas during development to meet key deliverables (Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, AME, Finance, Quality, Production) through cross function team meetings, open issues lists and aligned schedules.
- Focus point for project communication – both internal and external (customer).
- Meet or improve on spend, capital investment, and tooling recovery financial targets for SOP (launch) and profitability commitment for the life of the product which was baselined at the quote approval.
- Monitor timing, quality, technical and financial risks and issues on assigned projects. Mitigate risks or resolve issues where possible. Elevate and focus management attention when there is not timely resolution.
- Ensure that timely and accurate Gate Reviews and routine reports are conducted on assigned projects, using these tools to expose risks and elevate issues.
- Accurate project reporting using PPM tools as directed, i.e. program schedules, status, financials.
- Strong control over program change management for internally and externally generated change requests during development.
- Ensure programs launch on time and meet deliverables.
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor degree (Engineering preferably)
- Proficiency in English required.
- Automotive experience - primarily in New Program's Introduction.
- APQP and PPAP knowledge and experience
- BOM's, Drawing and specification interpretation
- SAP and Windchill knowledge
- Good communication skills
- Good project coordinator and teamwork oriented
- Leadership skills
- Positive attitude
- Personnel management
What We Offer
- Benefits above the law
- Major Medical Expenses Insurance
- Global growth opportunities
- Competitive Wages
Be part of our ZF team as Launch Manager and apply now!
Contact
Barbara Campa
+52 871 253 3075
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