17 Aug
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Minth North America
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Windsor
17 Aug
Minth North America
Windsor
Our team is expanding and looking to add a Launch Project Manager . We are seeking a dynamic and driven candidate interested in joining a rapidly growing global automotive company.
Responsibilities
- Customer Relationship Management
- Responsible for coordinating all matters related to mass production
- Ability to host regular production review meetings with clients, reporting on performance metrics such as CQDS, and effectively managing clients' concerns and complaints
- Ensuring that customer requirements and expectations are clearly understood and efficiently executed within the factory
- Performance Management of Mass Production Projects
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for mass production projects, including production efficiency, first-time pass rate (FTQ), scrap rate, customer PPM, and on-time delivery rate (OTD)
- Lead internal teams to analyze performance gaps, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address deviations
- Problem-Solving and Containment
- Lead cross-functional factory teams (quality, engineering, production) in applying structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone Diagram) to promptly and effectively resolve quality issues, delivery constraints, and supplier-related challenges during mass production
- Change Management
- Oversee all engineering change notifications (ECNs) after mass production, whether initiated by customers or internally, ensuring that each change undergoes thorough evalusation, verification, approval, and smooth implementation
- Manage the associated impacts on cost and delivery timelines
- Cost and Budget Management
- Collaborate with the finance and operations departments to monitor mass production costs, identify opportunities for cost reduction,
and implement value analysis/value engineering (VAVE) initiatives aimed at achieving annual cost reduction targets
- Effectively manage quality-related costs associated with mass production issues, including scrap rework, and warranty claims
To be a qualified candidate you must have the following
- Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering (e.g., mechanical, industrial, automotive, or materials engineering), business administration, or a related field
- At least five years of experience in project management or related roles within the mass production phase of the automotive parts manufacturing industry
- Direct experience collaborating with North American OEM customers (e.g., Honda, Ford, GM)
- Strong understanding of Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Procedure (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Control Plans; basic ability to interpret CAD and GD&T; drawings is required
- Candidates with prior experience in aluminum alloy extrusion, die-casting, battery housing, or related automotive exterior components are preferred
Key To Being Successful In This Role
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Chinese (Mandarin) is preferred, but not required
- Strong technical ability with knowledge of materials and manufacturing and assembly processes
- A high level of self-motivation and bias for action
- Strong communication, presentation and organization skills
- Ability to directly interact with customers while providing a professional image
- Good interpersonal skills
Why work for Minth? Here are the advantages of working at Minth
- International development platform
- Energetic and efficient team
- All-round personal improvement
- Personalized humanistic care
- Diversified working atmosphere
- Modern office setting
- Competitive compensation packag e
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