Responsible for leading and taking ownership of process planning for electrification driveline systems (eDS) and other electrification products, with a strong focus on meeting predetermined cost targets and internal policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management system. Analyze and consider new innovative manufacturing technologies, as well as best use of installed equipment at plants. Support Sales, Program Management, and Finance during price buildup and the negotiation process. Lead new quotation activities by providing detailed Cost Estimates to include: process flows, capital investments, plant layout, tooling, work holding, gaging, perishable tooling, cycle times, planning and launch costs. Work with the manufacturing sites to establish, select, procure and install equipment to support the launch of new electrification programs. Provide process engineering leadership, expertise and support for all electrification processes: components and assemblies. Lead the planning phase for electrification programs and hand over to the manufacturing site for the program launch phase. Consider the required deliverables according to the global program management system and APQP requirements. Coach and Mentor, Advanced Manufacturing Engineers – eDS NA. Ensure the consideration of internal process standards and lessons learned, make sure that experiences and lessons learned are communicated back to the organization. Develop, refine, and lead manufacturing processes in all manufacturing locations, including plant layout concepts, supply base, logistics, process flows, and workforce utilization to attain maximum efficiency of installed capacity. Lead Design-to-Cost, evaluate product specifications of components and assemblies in close coordination with Product Engineering and Purchasing. Consider the latest manufacturing technologies and flexible manufacturing concepts during layouts using lean manufacturing techniques. Ensure alignment with the AME Electrification DS EU and AME DS NA organization for traditional products. Develop master timing charts for manufacturing milestones. Maintain broad knowledge of product design, manufacture and assembly techniques. Evaluate and improve manufacturing methods for maximum efficiency. Communicate with vendors to understand and determine product specifications. Develop standard procedures to improve manufacture processes and to reduce overall cost.
