BG Program Lean Industrial Design Manager (m/f), Augsburg

"Technical Perfection and automotive passion" is what defines Faurecia. We design, engineer and provide the best in technology, systems and services for automobile makers in every major market on all five continents. If you share our ambition for technical perfection and our passion for all things automotive, Faurecia has a career for you.

"Faurecia, a driving force…for your professional growth."

The main missions

Drive compliance of all new FCM Programs to Lean Industrial Design (LID) principles while ensuring successful launches and efficiency in Series Production

He/she has to:

• Manage the cross divisional BG Program LID network
• Track and support programs in terms of: Process, Tooling, Equipment, CAPEX, Automation & Handling, FES compliance
• Coach Operations and Engineering (Chief Engineers, PMLs & IPLs) on:
• MIFD & Layout principles (plant & line)
• Equipment Design Workshop (EDW) and Cardboard Workshop (CBW)
• Assess the network using LID in Program competency matrix and train to the Leader level (level 3)
• Ensure global alignment in terms of input/ output for EDW & CBWs’ (standardization of work package) – Drive gap closure together with the LID network to ensure FES compliance at PT/MPT stage
• Ensure alignment of generic production line projects for the application in programs based on defined Strategy / Industrial vision
• Track the OTD (On Time Delivery) for EDW, CBW and i-CAR (initial CAR)
• Support distribution and deployment of the Equipment standards to promote their application in close cooperation with the specialists, incl. Digital Factory/Virtual Reality

Profile

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• 5 to 10 years of experience in Lean Management, Manufacturing Engineering, and Production
• Lean Management – FES
• Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Design
• Program Management – PMS
• Production knowledge, Exhaust processes as advantage (Bending, EF, Welding, Muffler, Canning)
• English fluent, German or French as a plus
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a matrix organisation with international mind-set
• Strong autonomy and drive for improvement
• Accountability and transparency