Project Chief

The BIW Project Chief has job responsibilities that include but not limited to:

• Single engineering contact point for communication between suppliers, purchasing, SQE, PDO, assembly plants and other BICEE groups. Develop network/ relationships with other BICEEPcounterparts
• Support the SSTM in the technical interface with PDO and AVE.
• Support the SSTM by coordinating commodity specific deliverables to the vehicle-line.
• Attend Platform level meeting for issues resolution and general support
• Lead Component Timing, Cost, Weight, Investment activities for vehicle model. Manage deliverables in PDP system
• Lead source package process, ensure timely deliverables, approval & source award
• Support Cost Loops, input technical description in the Cost Service Tool (CST), manage cost collaboration with SCIE
• Lead approval process for ED&D funding
• Support CAD Step Reviews (Score Card/Gate Reviews), ensure all Engineering deliverables meet program milestones
• Lead TKO process
• Manage the Compliance procedures and reports lifecycle to demonstrate regulatory compliance
• Lead change management (CCD, CN, PER processes, cost & timing, approval and implementation)
• Lead build coordination and Assembly plant support. Ensure proper engineering support for problem resolution.
• Coordinate technical issue resolution (GIMS, Warranty, Fast Feedback, SAQ issues, etc.)
• Coordinate component, system & vehicle level test. Manage test timing and component procurement. (Mules, DV, PV, DVP&R)
• Lead program bulletin analysis and response to SSTM
• Provide feedback and impacts from series cards audit. Perform complexity analysis/ reduction.
• Lead system effort to achieve VO/ TCR targets
• Obtain quotes and submit requisitionfor parts and services procurement
• Coaching/ mentoring of engineers. Develop PC succession plan.
• Escalate tasks not completed to responsible managers
• Self-directed, ownership, sense of urgency, absolute attention to every detail.
  • Proficient in communicating in technical English language, comfortable with reporting out to top management.
• Highly developed leadership, project management, negotiation and mentoring skills.
• Knowledgeable in the design, development and engineering processes of automotive Body system.
  • Knowledgeable in manufacturing processes for BIW, sheet metal stamped components and involved secondary operations.
• Knowledgeable in engineering materials & fasteners selection.
• Knowledgeable in global automotive product development process.
• Reactive Problem Solving green belt certificate.
• Basic knowledge in dimensional strategies (GD&T, datum and location schemes).
  • Knowledge in regulatory requirements (FMVSS, CMVSS, ECE R21, etc.) with focus in BIW.

• BS in engineering (mechanical, aeronautical, automotive, electro-mechanics, EE or related field).
• 8 years' of work experience.
• Self-directed, ownership, sense of urgency, absolute attention to every detail.
• Highly developed leadership, project management, negotiation and mentoring skills.
• Knowledgeable in the design, development and engineering processes of automotive Body system.
• Knowledgeable in engineering materials & fasteners selection.
• Knowledgeable in global automotive product development process.
• Reactive Problem Solving green belt certificate.
• Basic knowledge in dimensional strategies (GD&T, datum and location schemes).
• Knowledge in regulatory requirements (FMVSS, CMVSS, ECE R21, etc.) with focus in BIW.

• MBS or MBA degree
• Reactive Problem Solving black belt certificate.
• DFSS green belt certificate.
• Basic Design skill in CAD systems (NX or Catia)
• With international working experience