Head of Production Engineering Durango (m/f/d)
Core
Lead and manage the Production Engineering organization to drive new product introductions, manufacturing processes, and operational excellence in wiring harness manufacturing.
Role type
Head of Production Engineering
Builds
Complex wiring systems and customer-specific cable harnesses for the automotive industry
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Wiring systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (manufacturing processes and plant performance)
Required skills
Strategic planning, project management, budget management, team leadership, continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, VAVE, APQP, PFMEA
Preferred skills
Change management, talent development, process optimization
Technologies
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, VAVE, APQP, PFMEA
Responsibilities
Lead the Production Engineering organization, drive engineering projects for new product launches, establish engineering standards and governance, manage department budget and resources, oversee plant production concept implementation, lead continuous improvement initiatives, develop and strengthen the engineering team
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership scope