Responsibilities

• Coordinate and follow up on regional engineering projects, including installation, validation, and launch of production lines across different plants.
• Coordinate RFQ responses and creation of SOWs with manufacturing plants.
• Manage engineering project progress through timelines, tracking matrices, KPIs, and weekly/monthly executive status reports.
• Ensure execution of FAT, SAT, and machinery/equipment validations, coordinating with global engineering, suppliers, and local teams.
• Coordinate the integration of new machines and lines, ensuring compliance with capacity, safety, quality, and traceability requirements.
• Coordinate with Quality, Production, Maintenance, Safety, and Engineering departments for line release in accordance with global and local standards.
• Provide technical support to process engineers for capability analysis (Cp/Cpk), time studies, DOE, and process validations.
• Support the release of technical documentation (PFMEA, Control Plan, Work Instructions, Layouts, etc.) in compliance with IATF 16949 and customer requirements.
• Monitor compliance with Special Characteristics (CC & CS) and specific customer requirements during project development phases.
• Safeguard and control project information within the internal system, ensuring traceability and proper documentation backup.
• Prepare status presentations and progress reports for follow-up meetings.
• Ensure suppliers have the necessary information and raw material samples required for quotation, construction, and validation of assigned projects.

Job Profile

Education: Industrial, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
Experience: Minimum 5 years in process engineering, manufacturing, or project management, preferably in the automotive industry.

Technical Knowledge

• IATF 16949, PFMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, RFQ, SOW.
• Automation, PLCs, and traceability systems.
• Capability analysis, time studies, ergonomics, line balancing, and layouts.
• FAT/SAT validations and technical documentation.
• Advanced English (fluent for global communication).
• Knowledge of automotive safety products (seat belts, retractors, buckles) - Considered a plus

Skills

• Cross-functional team leadership and project management.
• Planning, organization, and prioritization of multiple simultaneous projects.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work under pressure with a results-oriented mindset.

Availability

• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.