Department Overview:

New Model Launch is responsible for the introduction of a new model to an active Production Line and ensuring the Quality of the car allows it to be shipped to the first customers at the start of Job1

Job Purpose:

Complete root cause analysis on issues found during the pre-series build phases.  Ownership of ensuring that containments and Permanent Corrective Actions are identified, implemented and confirmed.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Achieve an effective and acceptable solution to Pre-production build issues cross functionally.
• Escalate all build issues for which no solution can be found within a set time period or pose a risk to respective build phase and / or Job1
• Lead concern wash-up meetings confirming the root cause and agree ownership
• Update, maintain and present relevant KPI’s in forums, when necessary
• Manage containment process throughout the build and into Job1
• Responsible for non-R&D concern progression from start to completion
• Lead the production readiness process for nominated build location.
• Manage the impact on projects to achieve build timing and Ok to Build

Experience & Education:

Essential:

• The role requires wider business knowledge, especially understanding the launch requirements for R&D, Program and Quality.
• Experience/demonstrable knowledge of vehicle assembly.
• Problem solving skills are required (application of current problems solving procedure)
• Autonomy In decision making

Preferred:

• 6 Sigma accreditation or other sound knowledge of other problem-solving methodologies is preferable.
• Sound working knowledge of 5Whys, L0, Fishbones
• 6 Sigma accreditation/ NVQ in automotive production

Required skills & Behaviours

• Logical
• Collaborative
• Problem Solving
• Strong communication skills- with the ability to present ideas
• Ability to manage projects and influence multiple stakeholders

Additional requirements:

Travel across AML sites may be required.

GRADE: 8

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