Automotive New Programs Lead

Hutchinson Seal de México, S.A. de C.V.; Ensenada; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hutchinson Seal de México, S.A. de C.V. in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico seeks a capable Project Launch Manager to coordinate new program introductions within APQP and PPAP frameworks.

You will lead cross-functional teams, maintain customer requirements, manage schedules, and deliver prototype samples and PPAP deliverables while monitoring cost, timing, and quality, with Advanced English required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in new project launches and implementation.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the APQP process throughout all phases of new business implementation, following corporate procedures and guidelines.
• Develop and maintain executive presentations, project status reports, and KPIs to monitor project progress and performance.
• Provide support to Sales Management, Sales Engineering, and Application Engineering teams in decision-making related to new business opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with APQP and PPAP deliverables, as well as all program milestones.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring timely completion of project activities and objectives.
• Maintain up-to-date customer-specific requirements, documentation, and applicable customer portals.
• Ensure on-time delivery of PPAP submissions, prototype samples, and all project development stages.
• Monitor project performance in terms of cost (CapEx), timing, and quality.
• Participate in customer meetings, presenting project updates and providing support during new program implementation.
• Conduct feasibility analyses considering timing, investment, manufacturing capacity, and available technology.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

KPIs tracking

Planning

Communication

Results oriented

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Eng

Tools

SAP

XA ERP

MS Project

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Hutchinson Seal de México, S.A. de C.V. in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico seeks a capable Project Launch Manager to coordinate new program introductions within APQP and PPAP frameworks.

You will lead cross-functional teams, maintain customer requirements, manage schedules, and deliver prototype samples and PPAP deliverables while monitoring cost, timing, and quality, with Advanced English required.