New Projects Engineer (Baja California Residents Only)

Hutchinson Seal de México, S.A. de C.V.; Ensenada; Presencial; MXN 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

KPIs tracking

Planning

Communication

Results oriented

Educación

Bachelor's in Industrial Eng

Herramientas

SAP

XA ERP

MS Project

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Descripción del empleo

Location: Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico

Department: Engineering / Automotive Manufacturing

Position Objective

Ensure the planning, coordination, integration, and execution of all activities related to new project launches, while adhering to the NPIS process and complying with established Quality Management, Safety, Health, and Environmental Management System requirements.

Key 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.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• Proven experience in new project launches and implementation.
• Experience in the automotive industry.

Technical Knowledge

• APQP, PPAP, MSA, and SPC.
• Automotive Core Tools: FMEA, Control Plans (CP), and Flow Diagrams (FD).
• Knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and VDA 6.3 standards.
• Manufacturing processes and continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean Manufacturing, TPM, 6S, SMED, and Kaizen.
• Project management and KPI tracking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project.
• Experience with SAP and XA ERP systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Experience implementing projects under Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Language Requirements

• Advanced English proficiency (required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Certification (PMP or equivalent).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification.

Competencies

• Leadership and teamwork.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Effective communication.
• Results-oriented mindset.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.