We are technologically the world's leading manufacturer of high-strength fasteners in the mobility industry. We set standards in the areas of innovation, quality, and profitability. Especially in the automotive sector, our core business since the company‘s foundation in 1935, we develop individual solutions for the special requirements of the future in reliable and long-term partnerships with our customers. In line with our new corporate strategy, we are also increasingly offering added value to new customers in new markets with our expertise in the forming technology. In the most important economic regions of the world, in America, Asia and Europe, we are successful as an independent family business with 4,000 employees at 19 locations and continue to grow sustainably.
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- Oversees the launch of every new part from customer PO through production ramp up for successful launch (timing, quantity and quality)
- Oversees Engineering changes (customer or internally driven) to ensure a smooth transition from the old revision and also ensures there is as little obsolescence as possible.
- Oversees transfer of parts between plants. Coordinates necessary activities with local managers from each plant.
- Manages and tracks other launch requirements such as EDI, packaging instructions, product standards, etc. for new customers. Solves issues together with local managers.
- Identify bottlenecks and roadblocks upfront and facilitate improvement to APQP value stream
- Create project timeline in cooperation with Sales, Engineering and Operations. Identify critical path and works with local management to execute the plan.
- Involved in the early stages of new product development to ensure all areas of the business are ready for the launch.
- This position will report to the Director of Quality
- All other duties as assigned
Profile
- Bachelor´s Degree in engineering, science, quality or similar discipline
- Experience in quality management systems and in the automotive industry
- Experience in manufacturing processes in the automotive industry
- Deep knowledge in Advanced Quality Planning including strong proficiency with the AIAG or/and VDA manuals
- Good knowledge with ISO/ IATF Quality Systems
- Experience in the application of QM tools: APQP, FMEA, PPAP, MSA, control plan, Statistical Process Control (SPC), 8Ds
- Technical/mechanical skills and ability to read engineering drawings
- Project and/or Program Management experience
- Proficient in use of computer and common office software (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
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KAMAX Inc.
1194 Roods Lake Road
Lapeer, Michigan 48446
USA