Advanced Manufacturing Launch Manager - Hybrid (Wauwatosa, WI, US) - Harley-Davidson

Job Summary

The Advanced Manufacturing Launch Manager is responsible for new product and process integration within manufacturing to deliver the Life Cycle Plan. This position is responsible for coordinating the deliverables of all manufacturing functions to ensure program milestones are executed on time and within budget. This position serves as the liaison between Product Development and Manufacturing Operations and is responsible for delivering silent and successful build events and new model launch.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing new products and processes that meet or exceed safety, quality, cost, timing, and delivery metrics for both Product Development and Manufacturing Operations.
• Manages manufacturing stakeholder new product launch readiness activities and timing for successful delivery of the Life Cycle Plan. Coordinates and develops manufacturing environment, equipment, and processes required to execute product programs.
• Responsible for manufacturing process innovation, standardization, make vs. buy analysis, DFA/DFM, and process development/validation/implementation activities that support the Life Cycle Plan.
• Participates and leads various cross-functional program and launch readiness forums. Provides updates at both working and executive level on status and mitigation plans as required.
• Supports project assessments with Life Cycle Planning team and establishes investment, resources required from manufacturing to assess viability of the program.
• Establishes and maintains new product program budgets for manufacturing. Establishes manufacturing costs and risk assessments for product development business cases.
• Establishes program level manufacturing requirements and ensures that manufacturing bill of process and safety/ergonomic requirements are achieved.
• Utilizes APQP tools throughout the new product development process. Ensures compliance to ISO requirements and Internal Production Part Approval Process (IPPAP).
• Responsible for conveying plant quality issues (both new model and current product) to the platform teams for continuous improvement.
• Monitors all required launch readiness activities and manages risks and issues. Escalates risks and issues to key stakeholders and leadership team and drives continuous improvement.
• Creates new product build plan and manages the build / launch events to launch new product per launch metrics and ramp plan.
• Supports new product launch readiness activities at international manufacturing plants and continuously engages with counterparts in international manufacturing plants.

Education Requirements

Experience Requirements

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Strong project management skills with product development experience/knowledge
• Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams to achieve goals/objectives

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, Manufacturing, Industrial)
• Experience in automotive industry
• PMP Certification or Project Management experience.
• Assembly plant operations, automation, material handling and quality systems knowledge
• Understanding of product development methodology and experience in executing prototype builds, production validation builds and Pre-production runs
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills