PRIMARY FUNCTION
Responsible for Manufacturing Process Development, the successful execution of the Change Management Process, NPD Projects and the associated budget allocation. Lead the Integrated Development Team(s) to drive customer satisfaction, continuous improvement and the life of the program financial performance by coordinating customer programs and relationships.
What You’ll Do
Responsible for Manufacturing Process Development, the successful execution of the Change Management Process, NPD Projects and the associated budget allocation. Lead the Integrated Development Team(s) to drive customer satisfaction, continuous improvement and the life of the program financial performance by coordinating customer programs and relationships.
Essential Functions
* Coordinate the Change Management Process and Profit and Loss of the NPD projects. Responsibility, Authority and Accountability (RAA) for every project scope delivery and successful execution within technical, schedule, cost and quality commitments.
* Development and maintenance of manufacturing processes and control plans for products produced in the sector.
* Development of studies of new manufacturing technologies and their applicability in the productive environment of the company.
* Coordinate effective customer communications. Improve organization responsiveness to customer requirements. Communicate and manage customer expectations.
* Ensure standard program management processes are utilized and provide adequate support to the project teams by coordinating PM reviews, preparing and publishing PM metrics and reports.
* Maintain metrics for projects for earned value, quality, technical performance and delivery through all of the PROLaunch phases.
* Coordinate all risks and requirements of the program into a complete integrated entity. This is accomplished by planning, controlling, integrating all projects into the program and measuring all elements to ensure the requirements and goals are successfully achieved.
* Advise on the selection and try‑out processes of machining equipment, regard to machines, times, set‑up, training and definition of adopted tooling.
* Provide periodic program updates (Program Status Report – Green/Yellow/Red) of current situation relating to contractual milestones and problem/high risk areas (e.g., technical, cost, and schedule). Provide updates to the business units as well as divisional and group levels.
* Play a key role in developing new business proposals and executing the overall program plan.
* Provide overall program interface with the customer.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is mandatory (Production, Mechanical, Automation, Metallurgical, or Materials Engineering).
* Relevant experience in Manufacturing Engineering and Process Development Management.
* Proven leadership skills, with the capability to lead change in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment across multiple sites and global customers.
* Fully proficient in Program and Project Management methodologies, processes and tools.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills – both verbal and written with the ability to make necessary status reports and technical presentations to Eaton management and customers.
* Experience in Risk Management.
* Strong analytical skills and business acumen.
* Availability to work on site in Caxias do Sul is required.
Desirable
* Project Management Institute (PMI) accreditation (PMP) highly recommended.
* Intermediate level of English (both verbal and written) – Advanced is a plus.
Additional Information
* Experience managing programs with: 1) components, subsystems, systems scope of responsibility; 2) moderate customer business risk; 3) high revenue growth program value.
* Must be capable of leading effectively in diverse cultural situations with global customers and team members.
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