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 BICEEP counterparts
• 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 requisition for parts and services procurement
• Coaching/ mentoring of engineers. Develop PC succession plan.
• Escalate tasks not completed to responsible managers

• 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.
• 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.

• 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

From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time…