Regional Project Specialist - Cas

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Description:

• Improves the robustness of the casting supplier network. Shapes upcoming nominations and installs necessary capacities and competencies at suppliers.
• Coordinates the overall purchasing and QMP activities in the region on behalf of the M-KIDAT and provides regional input for CSCS/strategic information for headquarters.
• Implements Global Commodity Supply Chain Strategy under consideration of "4-Kampf" (Cost, Quality, Flexibility and Innovation) and on behalf of KIDAT in the region.
• Provides efficient and effective procurement and premium supplier quality in the region including industrialization.
• Implements BMW Group quality standards with regards to the supplier network in the region.
• Adheres to the M guidelines and M processes/standards and the local legal guidelines.
• Ensures timely communication between the region and headquarters.
• Prepares input for Global Supply Chain Strategy in the area of casting and lightweight technologies for release.
• Evaluates potential new casting suppliers and proposes them to be included in the BMW AG Bieterkreis.
• Verifies innovation potential for products and processes and feeds back to BMW AG KIDAT/MA-4xx.
• Proposes topics for escalation and escalates to the relevant counterparts.
• Oversees risk management for casting suppliers (fire, natural disasters, Chapter 11, etc.).
• Coordinates industrialization projects for new and existing casting suppliers together with their teams.
• Supports the decision-making process at suppliers and BMW- specific field of responsibility casting for all aspects that must be accomplished in order to meet agreed milestones and targets.
• Designs, plans, steers and implements all processes and measures for quality management of procured parts (QMT) for vehicle projects at casting suppliers.
• Industrializes capable manufacturing processes, including process series and initial sample approval.
• Reports launch readiness across KIDAT to vehicle project leader.
• Mandates with supplier and BMW to request that any project pre requisites are in place on time.
• Provides innovation scouting with respect to lightweight/new casting technologies, additive manufacturing, as well as finding/ developing new capable casting suppliers in the USMCA region (including Mexico) on behalf of other departments.
• Relays this information to the relevant BMW development departments so that new technologies may be included in upcoming BMW vehicle projects (e.g. BMW i next, X-Plug-in Hybrids).
• Develops and implements tools and methods for analysis and problem solving between BMW and the supplier.
• Troubleshoots and manages critical supplier situations using those tools.
• Identifies cost/weight reduction potentials based on specific technology and process.
• Enables local content increase focusing on high-value cast components (e.g. gearboxes, high voltage battery housings).
• Initiates cooperation projects with universities/technology partners for casting/additive manufacturing.
• Identifies, agrees, implements and monitors QMT targets and project milestones for procured cast parts and communicates status to management and vehicle project lead.
• Supports main department leaders (BMW central M-HAL) on behalf of the department through frequent comparison and tracking of actual vs. planned data.
• Identifies, recommends and justifies possible courses of action (cross KIDAT or cross process chain).
• Coaches, consults, trains, benchmarks and develops network partners (internal and external) in order to improve supplier-, product and process quality.
• Communicates cost/weight reduction potentials to BMW AG purchasing and development departments to be included in annual price negotiations/ SE-Team work.
• Provides training to team members as appropriate to support the future vision of the organization.
• Understands and models VPS (Value Added Production System) Principles and concepts of Standard Work and Problem Solving.
• Adheres to 5S and Safety Standards and Principles.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

 

 

Qualifications:

• BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Automotive); OR AS degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Automotive) AND the equivalent of 2 years of professional experience in manufacturing processes and/or tool design for casting components; OR The equivalent of 4 years of professional experience in manufacturing processes and/or tool design for casting components.
• 5+ years of related engineering experience such as product/ production tooling and process engineering for casting components.
• 3+ years of project leadership experience in OEM vehicle projects.
• 5+ years of supplier development experience with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers
• 5+ years of combined professional experience in the automotive industry in the fields of production, logistics, quality, factory planning, shop floor management and working in an international environment.
• 5+ years of MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Access).
• 5+ years of communication skills (verbal, written, presentation).
• 3+ years of knowledge of Quality Management Tools.
• 3+ years of knowledge of international team dynamics with the ability to present in front of international upper management.
• 3+ years of negotiation skills.
• 3+ years of knowledge of risk assessment and possible economic and/or technical impacts. Basic German and/or Spanish language skills (preferred).

 

 

BMW Manufacturing is proud to be located in Upstate, South Carolina at the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, providing the perfect mix of exciting city life and the great outdoors, or simply a great environment in which to raise a family.

In addition to offering a stimulating work environment and a great place to live, BMW Associates have access to an exceptional range of benefits. Our comprehensive benefits program includes: - Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision coverage

- Paid time off

- 401(k) plan with company matching contribution

- Retirement Income Account

- Life insurance

- BMW Associates Assistance Program

- Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

- Company vehicle program.

 

BMW Manufacturing Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW MC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.