CDI has a permanent, full-time position available north of Nashville, TN.  The right person will have a background in new product engineering and product launches in the Automotive sector.  This is a must have role, and we are looking to start interviewing for it immediately.  Please send your questions and most recent, up-to-date resume directly to cynthia.rankin@cdicorp.com for immediate action!

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous direct customer / supplier interface with positive outcome including alignment of customers and suppliers, especially Honda and Toyota.
• Previous program / project management experience.
• Previous process related / tooling history beneficial.
• Previous APQP experience preferred.
• Basic CAD, Advanced MS Office experience required.
• Root cause and problem solving involving data based decision making.
• Knowledge of welded assemblies, stamping dies, fixtures and gauges, GD&T.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Self-motivated with the ability to execute project plans to meet program cost, quality and timing targets in a corporate environment.
• Organizational skills necessary to create, collect and maintain company records and meet timelines as may be required.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Spanish, Japanese, and/or German language experience preferred.
• Ability to travel to manufacturing sites, customer and supplier locations as necessary up to 25%.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for overseeing the launch of new models and process as well as design change management to ensure cost, quality and timing targets are met. 
• Window person for non-commercial issues during new model launch
• Collect, analyze, and communicate divisional manufacturing capacity conditions.  
• Participate in sourcing decisions based on cost and capacity study. 
• Facilitate the selection of tier suppliers. 
• Facilitate kickoff and review activities with tier suppliers and procuring divisions including New Model Reviews and milestone reviews. 
• Creating, updating and communication of development schedules including customer schedules, build event schedules, tool build schedules and department schedules. 
• Evaluate project timeliness and status at least weekly to escalate accordingly. 
• Coordinate the transfer and buy-off of tooling and fixtures based on milestone review approvals and standards criteria.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• College graduate or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 4 years relevant working experience within a similar role.