Launch Readiness Lead for Automotive Production

Aptiv PLC; Reynosa; Híbrido; MXN 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Savings Fund

Pension Plan

Christmas Bonus

Attendance Bonus

Vacation Premium

Medical Expenses

Life Insurance

Social security

Descripción de la vacante

Aptiv is seeking a Production Readiness Support Leader to steer readiness activities for new launches, transfers, and engineering changes. You will coordinate cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, PC&L, Purchasing, PM) to meet milestones and customer requirements.

Responsibilities include leading readiness reviews, managing schedules, and ensuring APQP/PPAP compliance prior to SOP, with focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field is required.
• 5+ years in automotive manufacturing.
• 3+ years in product launches, APQP, industrialization, or readiness activities.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and MSA.
• Experience with OEM customers (Ford, GM, Stellantis, VW, Nissan, Toyota, etc.).
• Understands IATF 16949 and automotive quality systems.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex launches.
• Proficient with SAP and launch/tracking tools.
• Strong project management, risk assessment, and decision-making skills.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Production Readiness team, setting priorities and allocating resources for launches.
• Coordinate readiness for PV, PPAP, Run at Rate, and Start of Production events.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure capacity, tooling, materials, and processes are ready.
• Manage escalations related to readiness constraints, capacity, changes, and material availability.
• Lead launch reviews with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, PC&L, Purchasing, PM, and Customer teams.
• Develop and maintain launch schedules, readiness trackers, and change records.
• Monitor material readiness and mitigation plans with PC&L for supply risks.
• Ensure APQP, PPAP, Run at Rate, and regulatory/documentation before launch.
• Track and close launch-related actions, risks, and issues.
• Participate in ECR/ECN reviews and change management processes.
• Prepare and communicate launch status reports and KPIs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on launch execution and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and Automotive Core Tools.

Conocimientos

Bilingual English/Spanish

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

SAP

ERP systems

Launch management tools

Descripción del empleo

Aptiv is seeking a Production Readiness Support Leader to steer readiness activities for new launches, transfers, and engineering changes. You will coordinate cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, PC&L, Purchasing, PM) to meet milestones and customer requirements.

Responsibilities include leading readiness reviews, managing schedules, and ensuring APQP/PPAP compliance prior to SOP, with focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.