Industrial Program Engineer

Position Summary

The Industrial Program Engineer (IPE) will execute work package tasks and ensure their accomplishment with the support of the extended team and be accountable for Program related activities at the Plant. IPE will provide operational support on key Industrial Development activities that are necessary for a successful product launch, contribute actively to the accomplishment of Industrial Development work packages throughout the program evolution and be involved in the approval process of Process Development activities upstream. IPE will actively participate in the execution of the Shape Launch Process, Shape Excellence System (SES), and Engineering Change Processes at the plant to ensure Customer Satisfaction, Production Readiness, and PPAP's on time. Act as a liaison between, business unit program teams and the plant operations team.

Position Skills And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Business Administration.
• At least 5 years experience in production, including methods & industrialization.
• Ability to functionally work in a plant and program team.
• Ability to communicate with the business unit program team, the plant, Experts (AME team), the equipment suppliers, etc...
• Open-minded, driven by continuous improvement (Kaizen), fact & data (FRM) and shopfloor (gemba) mindsets.
• Familiar with financial issues in programs (cost estimation, P&L, investments).
• Experience in equipment and Tooling Procurement.
• Long Term Planning and Problem-Solving Skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with team members and customers at all levels.
• Promote collaboration with internal and external customers at all levels.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficient at problem solving using 4c methodology.
• Ability to interpret and analyze technical procedures and customer specifications.
• Independent and organized work style: effectively manages time and prioritizes multiple tasks.
• Ability to create project plans and timelines based on input from other team members.
• Understand task dependencies and each task's potential to impact project timing.
• Prior experience managing or coaching less senior team members.
• Be able to travel as needed.

Contribute to all Industrial Development activities of the Program

• Contribute to all Industrial Development work packages with a direct reporting line to the head of Industrial Development at the Plant: industrial footprint, Plant equipment selection (new / reuse / share), Plant layout, MIFD / MIFA, industrial trials...
• Support the head of Industrial Development on the definition of the Industrial Development support team.