Automotive Safe Launch Lead – Quality & Ramp-Up

Talent Trader Group Pte Ltd; Kulai; Presencial; MYR 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Talent Trader Group Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Safe Launch Lead to drive end-to-end readiness and successful program delivery with a global OEM. You will own the ramp-up, audit, and exit phases, ensuring compliance with APQP/PPAP and IATF 16949, and manage on-site activities with Quality, Engineering, Production, and Logistics teams.

Applicants should have a minimum of 8 years in automotive, including at least 1 year in Safe Launch management for major OEMs, with strong stakeholder

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing Management, or a related discipline.
• At least 8 years in the automotive industry, including 1 year managing Safe Launch.
• Experience with Ford North America or other major OEM Safe Launch environments.
• Ability to run and coordinate Safe Launch phases: pre-launch readiness, ramp-up, issue detection, quality verification, and exit approval.
• Knowledge of automotive standards: IATF 16949, VDA, and customer-specific requirements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• EA License No.: 13C6305
• Registration No.: R1874608 (LEE JIA HOU)

Responsabilidades

• Serve as the main point of contact between the global OEM, plant operations, and internal cross-functional teams to drive successful program delivery
• Own the end-to-end Safe Launch process (preparation, ramp-up, audit, and exit), ensuring compliance with OEM Customer-Specific Requirements, APQP/PPAP, and IATF 16949
• Ensure all quality and audit documentation (PFMEA, Control Plan, QFD, special characteristics, etc.) is completed on time and meets customer expectations
• Supervise on-site ramp-up work, including equipment installation, commissioning, IQ/OQ/PQ validation, and integration with the quality management system
• Put stronger quality controls and containment in place, such as 100% inspection of critical characteristics, Cpk tracking, traceability, and layered process audits
• Drive prompt containment and lasting corrective action through structured problem-solving methods (8D, PDCA)
• Run the Safe Launch exit process by confirming production stability, preparing for audits, and handing over to standard mass-production controls
• Coordinate Quality, Engineering, Production, and Logistics teams, and report regularly on progress, risks, and performance to both the customer and management

Conocimientos

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional coordination

Quality awareness

Educación

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing Management, or a related discipline

Descripción del empleo

Talent Trader Group Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Safe Launch Lead to drive end-to-end readiness and successful program delivery with a global OEM. You will own the ramp-up, audit, and exit phases, ensuring compliance with APQP/PPAP and IATF 16949, and manage on-site activities with Quality, Engineering, Production, and Logistics teams.

Applicants should have a minimum of 8 years in automotive, including at least 1 year in Safe Launch management for major OEMs, with strong stakeholder