Safe Launch Manager (Automotive/ OEMs)

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

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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

At least 8 years in the automotive industry, including a minimum of 1 year managing Safe Launch and ramp-up control for Ford North America or another major OEM; prior Tier-1 Safe Launch Management experience is a plus

Proven ability to run and coordinate every Safe Launch phase: pre-launch readiness, ramp-up, issue detection, quality verification, and exit approval

Solid understanding of automotive standards and requirements, including IATF 16949, VDA, and Customer-Specific Requirements

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

EA License No.: 13C6305

Registration No.: R1874608 (LEE JIA HOU)