Development Engineer Level 2

About the role

Manage the program-specific activities required for the introduction of new projects in the plant from quote to SORP. Lead internal coordination of development activities between regions by facilitating cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage the scope, cost, and timing of new projects by acting as subject matter expert for lighting commodity.
• Manage technical direction of activities to meet customer and internal targets.
• Develop and review tooling and sourcing assumptions to support new customer RFQs.
• Lead product development activities to meet internal Gate Review targets.
• Support engineering and costing teams in the development and improvement of cost models, technical assumptions, capital equipment planning, and supplier capacity planning.
• Support the implementation of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen events, and VA/VE activities.
• Support the industrialization of tools into the plant operation.
• Support the design and development of the PFMEA, Control Plan, and Flow Chart.
• Manage APQP activities with cross-functional team and provide frequent updates.
• Support customer requirements and requests as needed through team local PM roles.

Requirements

• 3 years minimum experience launching automotive products; Mirror and exterior product experience is preferred.
• 5 years minimum working experience in an automotive supplier manufacturing facility.

Qualifications

• Completed college degree or equivalent work experience.
• Current PMP certification preferred.
• Prefer 6 sigma green belt.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Management of quality and environmental systems.
• Customer service and relationship management.
• Problem-solving techniques; green belt six sigma or higher preferred.
• Communication techniques.
• Knowledge of computer packages (MS Office, CAD, SAP, web-based DB systems).
• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Korean 50% (written and spoken).
• Development and structuring of PPAPs, PFMEAs, Control Plans, Flow Charts.
• Negotiation and cost management.
• Validation testing including customer-specific requirements.