Sr PECC Americas

Textron; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron in Michigan is seeking a Sr PECC Americas to lead engineering changes across the Americas and own regional tracking with a PowerBI dashboard. You will coordinate with multiple functions including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure timely implementation and accurate data.

You will align production scheduling, BOMs, and master data, while guiding phase-in/phase-out activities and responding to IATF/customer audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• Manufacturing experience, preferably in automotive industry.
• Experience with engineering change management, manufacturing engineering, materials/logistics, program management, or product launches preferred.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, BOMs, material planning, and production scheduling.
• Experience with PLM and/or ERP systems preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Region’s Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for engineering changes.
• Coordinate engineering changes through plant review, concurrence, regular meetings, approvals, shipment readiness, implementation, and closure.
• Own PECC regional tracking file with high visibility/PowerBI dashboard
• Lead regular cross-functional engineering change meetings and track actions, owners, timing, risks, and open issues for all plants in the Americas.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Materials & Logistics, Purchasing, Program Management, Finance, EHS, and other affected functions.
• Ensure engineering changes are completed and understood so plant planners can incorporate them into production scheduling and material planning, including coordination of phase-in/phase-out activities and obsolete inventory exposure.
• Oversee MRP master data and pack instructions to ensure they are completed by the plant to Kautex standard.
• Coordinate material and revision cut-in timing to support a controlled transition into production by the plant.
• Maintain accurate change information, plant-specific attributes, documentation, approvals, and implementation evidence within applicable systems.
• Identify and elevate risks, overdue actions, timing conflicts, and readiness gaps that could negatively impact implementation.
• Support continuous improvement of the plant engineering change-management process.
• Understand and support all IATF/customer requirements and audits
• Onsite plant support as needed throughout the US, Canada, Mexico locations

Skills

SPOC for changes

Engineering change management

Cross-functional leadership

PowerBI dashboard

MRP master data

PLM/ERP familiarity

Production scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

PowerBI

ERP/PLM systems

Job description

Job Number:

Sr PECC Americas (345696)

Introduction:

Kautex is a global company with over 30 plants in 13 countries. As a leading Tier One automotive supplier, we are a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of plastic fuel systems and beyond. From battery enclosures for use in hybrid and full battery electric vehicle applications to autonomous cleaning systems, we are advancing solutions for the era of new mobility. Our portfolio also covers high-quality industrial packaging and cast camshafts. Embracing the transformative venture, Kautex is part of a network of global businesses, offering some of the most advanced technologies and services the world has ever seen.

We foster career growth, drive groundbreaking talent programs, and champion equal opportunities and sustainability in our business practices and products. By working together as one team and supporting one another, amazing things happen. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, soar to new heights and reach for the extraordinary, being recognized by prestigious awards such as Fair Company, Great place to work (Silao), MINT minded company, or Ecovadis Platinum. We can`t wait getting to know you and share more about our values and local benefits.

What awaits you:

• Serve as the Region’s Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for engineering changes.
• Coordinate engineering changes through plant review, concurrence, regular meetings, approvals, shipment readiness, implementation, and closure.
• Own PECC regional tracking file with high visibility/PowerBI dashboard
• Lead regular cross-functional engineering change meetings and track actions, owners, timing, risks, and open issues for all plants in the Americas.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Materials & Logistics, Purchasing, Program Management, Finance, EHS, and other affected functions.
• Ensure engineering changes are completed and understood so plant planners can incorporate them into production scheduling and material planning, including coordination of phase-in/phase-out activities and obsolete inventory exposure.
• Oversee MRP master data and pack instructions to ensure they are completed by the plant to Kautex standard.
• Coordinate material and revision cut-in timing to support a controlled transition into production by the plant.
• Maintain accurate change information, plant-specific attributes, documentation, approvals, and implementation evidence within applicable systems.
• Identify and elevate risks, overdue actions, timing conflicts, and readiness gaps that could negatively impact implementation.
• Support continuous improvement of the plant engineering change-management process.
• Understand and support all IATF/customer requirements and audits
• Onsite plant support as needed throughout the US, Canada, Mexico location s

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• Manufacturing experience, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Experience with engineering change management, manufacturing engineering, materials/logistics, program management, or product launches preferred.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, BOMs, material planning, and production scheduling.
• Experience working with PLM and/or ERP systems preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple changes and priorities while driving actions through completion.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• Manufacturing experience, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Experience with engineering change management, manufacturing engineering, materials/logistics, program management, or product launches preferred.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, BOMs, material planning, and production scheduling.
• Experience working with PLM and/or ERP systems preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple changes and priorities while driving actions through completion.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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