BSA Development Assistant Manager

Summary

The BSA Development Assistant Manager will have a primary responsibility in supporting the battery development department in developing and implementing new parts for the assigned Battery system assembly projects. The role involves collaborating with suppliers to ensure that the parts they develop meet the required quality standards, are delivered on time, and meet the cost targets set by the company. The BSA Development Assistant Manager will have to have a deep understanding of the assigned Battery system, including its components and how they interact, and expertise in the manufacturing processes used by suppliers to identify areas for improvement to reduce costs and improve quality.

This role is critical to the success of the BSA development department and the overall success of the Battery system assembly project by ensuring that the parts delivered meet the required quality standards, are delivered on time, and help the company achieve its cost targets.

The BSA Development Assistant Manager will have a primary responsibility in supporting the battery development department in developing and implementing new parts for the assigned Battery system assembly projects. The role involves collaborating with suppliers to ensure that the parts they develop meet the required quality standards, are delivered on time, and meet the cost targets set by the company. The BSA Development Assistant Manager will have to have a deep understanding of the assigned Battery system, including its components and how they interact, and expertise in the manufacturing processes used by suppliers to identify areas for improvement to reduce costs and improve quality.

This role is critical to the success of the BSA development department and the overall success of the Battery system assembly project by ensuring that the parts delivered meet the required quality standards, are delivered on time, and help the company achieve its cost targets.

• Assists with part development and implementations for an assigned project with suppliers and other departments.
• Conducts detailed project plans, tactical execution, schedules in each part project.
• Provides Management overview and reporting on critical project tasks.
• Maintains strong relationships with suppliers, internal and external customers.
• Communicates regularly with upper management including HQ regarding the status of current projects, obtains upper management guidance and approval as required.
• Assists suppliers to meet the quality requirement during project and program.
• Respond to supply shortages for supplier-related issues.
• Conducts Value engineering for any possible cost savings.
• Handles supplier's ISIR review and approval, supplier quality audit.
• Other tasks as assigned.

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• Bachelor's degree in Material Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronical Engineering
• Related field experience at least 3 years of experience in Supplier development or Supply Quality Management or automotive/battery industry.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power Point
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and technical skills

• Experience in Welding (GMAW/MIG/FSW/Laser) and Press Process
• Experience in automotive manufacturing environment
• Experience in battery manufacturing environment
• Ability to understand 2D/3D drawings and knowledge of design tools
• ERP experience

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• Office setting, some walking within and between buildings
• Overtime as needed
• Frequent travel with possible overnight or extended stays

Working in all Supplier Development work groups if needed