Project Chief

The BIW Project Chief has job responsibilities that include but not limited to:

• Single engineering contact point for communication between suppliers, purchasing, SQE, PDO, assembly plants and other BICEE groups. Develop network/ relationships with other BICEEP counterparts

• Support the SSTM in the technical interface with PDO and AVE.

• Support the SSTM by coordinating commodity specific deliverables to the vehicle-line.

• Attend Platform level meeting for issues resolution and general support

• Lead Component Timing, Cost, Weight, Investment activities for vehicle model. Manage deliverables in PDP system

• Lead source package process, ensure timely deliverables, approval & source award

• Support Cost Loops, input technical description in the Cost Service Tool (CST), manage cost collaboration with SCIE

• Lead approval process for ED&D funding

• Support CAD Step Reviews (Score Card/Gate Reviews), ensure all Engineering deliverables meet program milestones

• Lead TKO process

• Manage the Compliance procedures and reports lifecycle to demonstrate regulatory compliance

• Lead change management (CCD, CN, PER processes, cost & timing, approval and implementation)

• Lead build coordination and Assembly plant support. Ensure proper engineering support for problem resolution.

• Coordinate technical issue resolution (GIMS, Warranty, Fast Feedback, SAQ issues, etc.)

• Coordinate component, system & vehicle level test. Manage test timing and component procurement. (Mules, DV, PV, DVP&R)

• Lead program bulletin analysis and response to SSTM

• Provide feedback and impacts from series cards audit. Perform complexity analysis/ reduction.

• Lead system effort to achieve VO/ TCR targets

• Obtain quotes and submit requisition for parts and services procurement

• Coaching/ mentoring of engineers. Develop PC succession plan.

• Escalate tasks not completed to responsible managers

Basic Qualifications:

• BS in engineering (mechanical, aeronautical, automotive, electro-mechanics, EE or related field).

• 8 years' of work experience.

• Self-directed, ownership, sense of urgency, absolute attention to every detail.

• Proficient in communicating in technical English language, comfortable with reporting out to top management.

• Highly developed leadership, project management, negotiation and mentoring skills.

• Knowledgeable in the design, development and engineering processes of automotive Body system.

• Knowledgeable in manufacturing processes for BIW, sheet metal stamped components and involved secondary operations.

• Knowledgeable in engineering materials & fasteners selection.

• Knowledgeable in global automotive product development process.

• Reactive Problem Solving green belt certificate.

• Basic knowledge in dimensional strategies (GD&T, datum and location schemes).

• Knowledge in regulatory requirements (FMVSS, CMVSS, ECE R21, etc.) with focus in BIW.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBS or MBA degree

• Reactive Problem Solving black belt certificate.

• DFSS green belt certificate.

• Basic Design skill in CAD systems (NX or Catia)

• With international working experience