New Model Project Specialist

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

Company Name:

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.

Job Family:

Project & Program Management

Job Description:

EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE

• Engineer or Equivalent

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Lead multiple New Model development projects utilizing SAPs, New Model reviews (internal and external), Cost & Sales calculations, and ensuring seamless transition from New Model to Mass Production

BACKGROUND/ SKILLS

• : Follows instruction and welcomes constructive criticism. Works well with all associates. Follows scheduled tasks and communicates with the leader on progress through project completion. Demonstrates good communication skills with all associates.
• Automotive background, with preference towards high volume assembly operations. Experience with Japanese transplants will be highly beneficial.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects on a simultaneous basis
• Strong troubleshooting skills. Strong communication and time management skills will be essential in this position. Ability to interface at multiple levels and operate within cross-functional teams is critical.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing methods is desirable.
• All lower level skills as required plus:

Ability to give clear presentations of technical data at the department level. Ability to lead a small team of associates to complete a small team oriented project and create a presentation that summarizes the team’s activities. Develop the skill to improve communication across cultural boundaries.

SPECIAL TRAINING/ CERTIFICATES

• Previous Japanese Tier 1 automotive and/or Automotive experience preferred
• Preferred: 5P Problem Solving, Kepner Tregoe PSDM (Problem Solving Decision Making)
• Suggested: Project Management (Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification would be advantageous), Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to ASI’s Safety Policy and practices and report any potential unsafe condition or concern to the Safety department immediately and/or to your direct supervisor.
• Ensure proper safety practices are in place and enforced.
• Interact with customers and suppliers throughout the New Model development regarding project plans, including developing strategies to overcome project delays
• Maintain project budget plans
• Support New Model action items as directed by Project Leader / Lead Project Leader
• Communicate all activities above to the relevant ASI departments and customers as required.
• Be able to utilize all documentation from drawings to checksheets to properly communicate and provide accountability throughout the organization for product specifications.
• Perform additional projects as assigned by Department management and support all shifts as required.
• Follow all company policies and regulations per the associate handbook or other written standards that apply to job assignment.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.

At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don’t just accept difference-we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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