Requirements: English
Company: Roy Metal Finishing Co.
Region: piemonte, italia , Piedmont
PRIMARY DUTIES:Directly support the Director of Business & Product Development in executing the APQP process - including prototyping, process and tooling development and qualification, determining process capability, packaging/labeling, process documentation and associate training.Preparation of PPAP submissions according to customer requirements.Involved with customer-specific Safe Launches.Participates in the transition from safe launch to series production.OTHER: (e.g. authorizations, authority to issue directives, information rights):Training of associates to customer-specific procedures/work instructions.Support continuous improvement as well as corrective and preventive actions.WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS: (only those actually necessary for the position)Practical working knowledge of the following standards: TS 16949, ISO 14001, AIAG standards.Practical working knowledge of quality tools (Pareto analysis, trend analysis, scatter diagrams, histograms, capability charts, SPC, etc.).Practical experience leading cross-functional teams through new product introductions.REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:Education/Certifications:8-10 years technical degree (preferably mechanical engineering or chemical engineering).Successful completion of formal problem-solving training (Ford TOPS 8D is preferred).Formal training and certification in Project Management.ASQ CQM, CQE or CQT.Experience:Experience at the Tier I or II automotive supplier or automotive OEM.Practical working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and methods.Proficiency in launching new products from concept to steady-state production.#J-18808-Ljbffr