NPI Project Engineer / Buyer

Job Overview

• Representing the function of CTM NPI in development of new projects in terms of processes and related tools and components.
• End-to-end procurement and tool&process management responsibility for type II projects from the sourcing process until SOP
• Overall coordination of the complete manufacturing processes (molds / dies / assembly / supplied components & processes), which can be at internal suppliers or at external suppliers - focus on technology and procurement tasks
• Support of PFMEA & manufacturing risk analysis with focus on the overall process together with AQE 
• First assessment of tool related requirements and concepts, including voice of customer and operations
• Follow up the timing of all the toolings & components: create a project plan for all processes & components due to TE related and customer timelines
• Transfer new products and processes to manufacturing: plan the ramp up with operations already in an early phase
• Guide and support the SOP at the final production location and organize needed support and after-care from suppliers

What your background should look like:

• Industrial Master, Bachelor or Master of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Branch of studies / experience: tooling or molding, stamping, assembly processes
• 1-3 years engineering in automotive, preferably process or product engineering or manufacturing engineering of electronic or electromechanical components
• Broad technical understanding and experience in tooling/ molding/ assembly and stamping processes
• 5+ years experience in automotive business
• Expertise in Project management 
• Expertise in procurement competencies is preferable
• Fluent English at negotiation level, other languages are a plus
• Drivers license 
• Willingness to travel

Competencies