Product Knowledge Manager

Lear Corporation; Shelby Township (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Antolin in Shelby Township, Michigan, is seeking a Product Knowledge Manager to ensure engineering standards are applied across offers, projects and serial production. The role includes benchmarking, improving specs, and coordinating knowledge transfer between HQ and local teams.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's in Engineering, 3 years in the automotive sector and experience as an Interior Trim Product/Process Engineer, with strong communication and mobility in an office or manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• 3 years of experience in the Automotive sector.
• 3 years of experience as an Interior Trim Product or Process Engineer.
• Professional communication and representation skills.
• Ability to sit, stand and move around office or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the internal technical standard specs (stored in the KM BeOne tool) are met.
• Benchmark best technical specs available in the market, including suppliers and competitors.
• Continous improvement of the standard technical specs, applying lessons learnt from projects and best practices from HQ.
• Look for better technical solutions in terms of engineering, quality and cost.
• Guarantee the application of the standard technical specs in all offers and projects; promote its use in serial production.
• Support adaptation of these standards to project-specific requirements and assist in creating project specs.
• If applicable, release Purchasing RFPs.
• Support preliminary approvals for product and process design, including quality, capacity and documentation.
• Manage transfers of knowledge between HQ and local engineering group.

Skills

Communication skills

Mobility/Physical work

Lead discussions

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

KM BeOne tool

Job description

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Product Knowledge Manager

Product Knowledge Manager

Shelby Township, Michigan

Who are we:

Antolin is a leading global automotive supplier, we are experts in designing, manufacturing, and supplying innovative solutions for vehicles around the world. Our product portfolio includes trim, headliners, and acoustic systems, as well as lighting and other interior systems. We offer comprehensive solutions with a focus on quality, safety, and sustainability. Our products are used in many of the world’s leading car brands, including JLR, BMW, Toyota, Volkswagen, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, and Ford.

What can we offer you:

• You will be part of a highly engaged multinational Organization with international career opportunities.
• We offer you a learning journey adapted to your professional experience.
• You will work on international projects for world- renowned companies in Automotive sector. You can find an Open Environment to learn new technologies. We can offer you a competitive salary, benefits and valuable OEM discounts.

Mission:

The Product Knowledge manager must ensure that Antolin projects apply the best possible engineering solution (in terms of engineering, quality and cost) in our offers, projects and serial production, exceeding market expectations.For predefined designs, ensure that the customer design meets Antolin feasibility guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the internal technical standard specfications (stored in the KM beone tool) are met. For it, it is needed that he is aware of all related engineering competences (product, process, validation..).
• Benchmark best technical specs available in the market, including suppliers and competitors.
• Continous improvement of the standard technical specs, applicating all Lessons Learnt from Projects and all Best Practices from the central HQ.
• Looking for better technical solutions in terms of engineering, quality and cost.
• Guarantee the application of the standard technical specs in all offers and projects. Promote the application of these standards in serial production.
• Support the adaptation of these standards specs to the specific requirements on each project / plant, therefore supporting the creation of the specific project specs.
• If applicable, release the Purchasing RFP's
• Support preliminary approvals for product and process design, including quality, capacity and documentation.
• Manage the transfers of knowledge between the central HQ and the local engineering group

What we are looking for:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering
• 3 years of experience in the Automotive sector
• 3 years of experience as an Interior Trim Product or Process Engineer
• Professional and effective communication and representation skills.
• Ability to sit, stand and have mobility to move around the office or manufacturing environment, when needed.
• Ability to conduct extended computer work and lead discussions with employees.
• Visits to customer facilities and plants may require extended standing and walking.
• Ability to lift, move and manipulate parts required.
• May require domestic and international travel

Here at Antolin, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these protected characteristics. We encourage applications from all individuals and strongly support diversity in our workplace. We strive to create an inclusive environment for everyone, and we are committed to treating everyone in a fair and equitable manner. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Duties, responsibilities or activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.