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Position Summary:
The role entails directing all phases of program development by leading cross-functional teams while working with multiple departments within the organization and at JOEM customers. Applicant should be a self-directed, result-oriented professional willing to deliver results while meeting sales and project deadlines. This position requires building relationships with key stakeholders globally inside the organization as well as with external customer team members.
Position Responsibilities:
Lead cross functional teams in the successful execution of projects utilizing our development processes
Driving cross-functional accountability in the project teams to meet goals
Cross-functional team leader - supporting all applicable internal departments including engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, quality, program management and suppliers to ensure a successful program launch
Responsible for leading global project teams to ensure productive global teamwork leading to positive results.
Responsible for managing project costs (engineering income, project budget, EBIT Uplift activities), schedule, deliverables, and team launch performance
Manage the direct communication and interaction with all our project members in both technical centers and manufacturing facilities in Mexico
Responsible for direct communication and interaction with customer for project related matters
Support Business Unit and product line strategies to leverage technology, methods, and best practices to differentiate our products based on performance
Support Commercial team in PSC process for quoting new business
Prepare and develop/support technical and timing presentations for new quotes, Design Reviews, Tollgates and Line Design Workshops
Coordinate project execution in accordance with the our Product Development System (APDS) to meet all critical internal and customer and manufacturing milestones
Prepare and maintain robust project timing, PWA/Open Project/MOAB
Support customer engineering and manufacturing plants as required.
Applicant should possess a strong attention to detail and desire to work in a demanding, fast-paced work environment
Position Requirements:
Bachelor's engineering degree from an accredited university
3-5 years of experience in Restraints Engineering or Project Management - Automotive Industry experience
Ability to speak, read and write fluently in Japanese
Experience working with Japanese OEM's, preferably Honda.
Experience working in Japan.
Proven ability to lead and manage program teams and activities
Ability to manage Customer relationships as they relate to program status
Results-oriented with the ability to support cross-functional local and global teams
Detail-oriented with the capability to dig into data and prioritize tasks and decisions in a timely manner
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
Must have ability and willingness to travel nationally and/or internationally, as required
Support engineering and manufacturing facilities in leading root-cause analysis activities to support production issues should they arise
Work to continuously improve systems and policies and ways of working
About Spark Talent Acquisition:
Spark Talent Acquisition is a Michigan-headquartered recruiting and staffing company that connects great talent with great employers. We understand that building the right team is vital to success. Listening to our clients and creating customized workforce strategies is at the core of what we do. We pride ourselves in team development as it matches our purpose as an organization to help people grow.