Production Readiness Support Leader
Core
Lead manufacturing readiness activities to support new product launches, transfers, and industrialization events, ensuring production processes and teams meet launch milestones.
Role type
Senior IC Production Readiness Support Leader
Builds
Production-ready manufacturing processes, tooling, and capacity for automotive and commercial vehicle launches
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Industrial engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production readiness & launch execution
Required skills
APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, IATF 16949, VDA, cross-functional team leadership, supply chain risk mitigation, engineering change management, ERP systems (SAP), project management, risk assessment
Preferred skills
Program management, launch risk management, pre-SOP activities, production ramp-up, launch KPI management
Technologies
SAP, launch management tools, manufacturing readiness tracking tools
Responsibilities
Lead Production Readiness team and allocate resources for launch activities; Coordinate manufacturing readiness for PV, PPAP, R@R, and SOP events; Drive cross-functional collaboration for capacity, tooling, and process readiness; Manage escalations regarding constraints and material availability; Lead launch reviews with stakeholders; Develop and maintain launch schedules and readiness trackers; Partner with PC&L on material readiness and supply chain risks; Ensure completion of APQP, PPAP, and regulatory requirements prior to launch; Track and drive closure of launch action plans and risks; Prepare launch status reports and risk updates; Support continuous improvement in launch execution and operational excellence.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC