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Special Projects Lead
Webasto Auburn, MI
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Webasto is Hiring a Special Projects Lead Near Auburn, MI

About us
The Webasto Group is one of the 100 largest suppliers to the automotive industry. With our innovative sliding and panoramic sunroofs, convertible roofs, and groundbreaking heating, cooling, and battery, systems, we constantly create added value for the mobility sector. Our customers can always count on a pleasant atmosphere and driving experience. When you come and work with Webasto, you can expect to find an environment shaped by a remarkable sense of team spirit. We offer our colleagues the freedom to be creative in global development work – because the “We” in Webasto is your special plus.
Are you a dedicated team player with a passion for innovation and looking for new challenges in an agile technology company? More than 15,000 people are employed at Webasto worldwide. Webasto offers a creative working environment built on trust, with flat hierarchies, short decision-making paths and excellent career development opportunities.
Webasto is seeking highly motivated candidates that have experience ensuring excellent technical performance and optimum availability of production equipment to join our team as a Special Projects Lead (full-time) at our facility in Auburn Hills, MI. Telecommuting permissible; Hybrid- 3 days in office, 2 days remote.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Participate in a Cross Functional Team in support of designated roles and responsibilities.
  • Establish cost and timing for the introduction of new programs from concept to PSW under the direction of management.
  • Maintain timing plans for new program launches and tracking all tasks for on time completion or required corrective action.
  • Create and maintain, within the cross functional team, the required processes and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for new programs.
  • Create and maintain records of proposed manufacturing processes, including tooling and equipment line-ups and labor under the direction of management.
  • Establish and maintain equipment standards, mistake proofing standards, and functional test standards.
  • Coordinate benchmarking for engineering processes against other world class organizations.
  • Participate with cross functional team in Value Analysis/Value Engineering (“VA/VE”), Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (“DFM/DFA”) workshops and implementing recommendations.
  • Establish process capabilities for proposed processes and maximizing capabilities. Work with current model ME in the purchase of equipment at time of design release.
  • Participate in Six Sigma projects.
  • Facilitate prototype builds. Perform product feasibility reviews and approvals with cross functional team.
  • Prepare cost estimates and quotes.
  • Perform tool and equipment line up, including labor content.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • US Master’s Degree (or a foreign equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering
  • At least two (2) years of experience as a Program Manager or a substantially similar position performing all of the following duties: leading and conducting strategies to reduce scrap and process optimization; leading continuous improvement efforts; monitoring budgets and production timelines; developing procedures and work instructions required to manufacture products efficiently and cost effectively; working for a Tier One automotive supplier with global sales of over $1 billion annually; utilizing APQP, FMEA, MSA, DFM/DFA, SPC, PPAP Core Tools;
  • ISO/TS16949 and Six Sigma Black Belt and Project Management official training certifications.
How we work together
Our Culture – Our Values
We deliberately associate the first two words of our vision with our culture. Here, the word “Our ...” stands for all of us, for us as a team – across all departments, plants, regions and business units. The term “… Inspiration” embodies both the passion for our business and our intrinsic motivation. Because what it takes for a vision to become reality is a team of people who are highly motivated as they strive for the same goal together.
  • Responsibility with a Long-Term View
  • Passion for Quality and Innovation
  • Hearts and Minds for our Customers
  • Embracing Cooperation and Improvement
  • Courageously Optimistic
What you will get
When you join the Webasto team, you will enjoy the following benefits:
  • Competitive pay
  • Health coverage for you and your family
  • Generous number of vacation days each year
  • Paid wellness days
  • 401k with company match
  • Professional development opportunities
  • A work environment where we are One Webasto Family & live by our values!
Come join the Webasto family and be part of the WE in Webasto!
Intrigued? We would love to hear from you. Please click “apply” to be considered for this role, or email resume to AHHQ.HumanResources@webasto.com Reference "32908" or mail to: A. Rechtzigel Webasto Roof Systems, Inc. 2500 Executive Hills Blvd. Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Webasto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Durable Manufacturing

SALARY

$87k-111k (estimate)

POST DATE

04/28/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

06/27/2024

WEBSITE

webasto-group.com

HEADQUARTERS

LA CALERA, GUANAJUATO

SIZE

7,500 - 15,000

FOUNDED

1901

CEO

ANDRE DIETER SCHONEKAS

REVENUE

$50M - $200M

INDUSTRY

Durable Manufacturing

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