Senior. TPM - SET Lead – Interiors

Our Client, an EV Manufacturing company, is looking for a Senior. TPM - SET Lead – Interiors for their Newark, CA location.

• Create and maintain detailed Gantt charts of multiple design projects
• Track progress and encourage teamwork to hit each milestone on time
• Interface with the test department and interior trim suppliers to keep the validation program on time for start of vehicle production
• Utilize Jira to communicate engineering tasks and progress
• Utilize Confluence to publish critical information and updates
• Provide regular progress updates to management and the executive staff
• Lead design release and engineering change requests through Client ECR system
• Provide technical guidance to solve engineering challenges with mechanical systems
• Proactively work with other teams and lead initiatives to solve complex launch challenges, while maintaining positive relationships between stakeholders
• Occasional trips to the manufacturing plant in Arizona to support build activities
• Present to Executive staff when required
• Support cost breakdown review of parts and work cross functionally to establish should costs and targets, and help connect teams and suppliers

• years of work experience preferably in automotive domain
• Basic Knowledge and experience with CAD programs
• Experience with Atlassian Jira, Confluence, Tableau or similar
• Proven experience and knowledge of Interiors trim systems, experienced in manufacturing related processes (injection molding, die casting, thixomolding, covering, mechanical assembly, welding, post processing, weakening,…)
• Exceptional communication in written and verbal English
• Ability to develop strategic planning related to project timing, cost, and technical requirements
• Experience creating and using GANTT charts
• A positive attitude with a drive to learn and contribute meaningfully
• PMP / CAPM certification preferred
• CATIA / DX experience is desirable
• Experience developing automations that integrate with excel, Jira, CATIA, VBA, Python, Tableau, Dashboard etc.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong Analytical and quantitative skills with ability to draw decisions using data and metrics
• Experience in leading design release and change management
• Experience with concept to launch, vehicle development and product launch or consumer product launch
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities