Industrialization Director, NPI & Manufacturing Excellence

Astemo Ltd.; Berea (KY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

SHOWA Performance Group seeks a seasoned Head of Industrialization to establish and lead the industrialization function. Translate innovative suspension designs into scalable manufacturing solutions while aligning with corporate standards and operational excellence.

Lead the organization, drive DFM/DFA, manage APQP deliverables, and coordinate across R&D, Operations, andSupply Chain to ensure successful launches and optimized cost/performance.

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years of experience in industrialization, manufacturing engineering, or operations within a global organization.
• Experience launching new products or divisions within an established company.
• Experience with structured corporate systems (APQP, stage-gate, global quality standards).

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the industrialization organization for SHOWA Performance Group.
• Define and execute a scalable industrialization strategy aligned with divisional goals and corporate manufacturing standards.
• Establish processes, KPIs, and governance that align with enterprise frameworks while enabling speed and flexibility.
• Lead industrialization from design freeze through Start of Production (SOP) and ensure compliance with APQP.
• Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) integration early in development.
• Oversee APQP deliverables including PFMEA, control plans, and validation builds.
• Define optimal production strategy (internal plants, greenfield, or external suppliers) and lead readiness across locations.
• Develop robust manufacturing processes for suspension components; define tooling and automation strategies.
• Oversee process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), capacity planning, and ramp-up execution.
• Deliver industrialization within cost and capex targets; apply lean and continuous improvement.
• Lead structured root cause analysis and corrective actions during product launches.
• Serve as the bridge between R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, and senior leadership.

Tools

ERP

MES

PLM

Job description

SHOWA Performance Group seeks a seasoned Head of Industrialization to establish and lead the industrialization function. Translate innovative suspension designs into scalable manufacturing solutions while aligning with corporate standards and operational excellence.

Lead the organization, drive DFM/DFA, manage APQP deliverables, and coordinate across R&D, Operations, andSupply Chain to ensure successful launches and optimized cost/performance.