Head of Industrialization & NPI Execution

Astemo, Ltd.

Farmington Hills (MI)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Astemo, Ltd. is seeking a Head of Industrialization to establish and lead the industrialization function for SHOWA Performance Group. You will translate innovative suspension designs into scalable manufacturing solutions while aligning with corporate systems and standards.

You will drive NPI from design freeze to SOP, enforce APQP/stage-gate compliance, and lead DFM/DFA integration early in development. Expect global collaboration across sites and a strong focus on cost, quality, and delivery.

Qualifications

12–15+ years in industrialization, manufacturing engineering or operations in a global org.
Proven success launching new products/divisions within an established company.
Experience with structured corporate systems (APQP, stage-gate, global quality standards).
Automotive or complex mechanical systems experience preferred; suspension expertise desirable.
Experience leading cross-site or global manufacturing programs.

Responsibilities

Build and lead the industrialization organization for SHOWA Performance Group.
Define and execute a scalable industrialization strategy aligned with goals and standards.
Establish processes, KPIs, and governance per enterprise frameworks for speed and flexibility.
Lead NPI from design freeze through Start of Production (SOP).
Ensure compliance with APQP and stage‑gate processes; drive DFM/DFA integration.
Oversee APQP deliverables including PFMEA, control plans, and validation builds.
Define optimal production strategy (internal plants, greenfield, or external suppliers).
Lead plant readiness, line setup, and launch coordination across locations.
Develop robust manufacturing processes for suspension components; define tooling and automation.
Oversee process validation, capacity planning, and ramp-up execution.
Deliver industrialization within cost/capex targets; apply lean and CI methods.
Drive cycle time reduction, yield improvement, and productivity gains.
Identify cross‑division synergies to optimize cost and performance.
Ensure alignment with quality management systems and regulatory standards.
Partner with Quality to implement validation, inspection, and testing processes.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions during launches.
Serve as primary bridge between R&D, Operations, Supply Chain and corporate functions.
Report progress, risks, and launch readiness to senior leadership.