PRODUCT DESIGN SR. (SUPERINTENDENT)

PRODUCT DESING Sr.
(Superintendent)   Position Objective.
The overall responsibility and accountability of the Product Design Manager is to constantly aspire to strengthen and refine research and development strategies by ensuring the adaptability to fast-changing market trends and adequacy of the Research & Development process aiming at supporting our company’s vision, mission, values and strategies.
Requirements.
Engineering degree in Industrial, Chemical, Materials, Mechanical, or related field Successful Product management experience is required 3+ years of experience within automotive industry is a must Design Techniques DOE management.
Planning, forecasting and budgeting management.
Manufacturing processes and associated technologies, feasibility studies, Quality standards and regulations (ISO) knowledge.
Continuous improvement techniques    .
MS Office and MES, ERP applications knowledge.
Fluent in English Time availability Travel availability.
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Main responsibilities.
Contributes to the development of R&D and Innovation strategy, policies and procedures.
Sets up and Implements product design policies, procedures and rules.
Ensures the proper implementation of the product design process within the Region.
Conducts product design technical feasibility studies by defining special characteristics and evaluating product development needs including machines, equipment and tools.
Conducts product design financial feasibility studies by defining design costs including bill of materials, routing and investments.
Monitors product design documentation by maintaining items codification instructions UpToDate according to customer requirements, policies and procedures.
Assigns items codification for raw materials, semi-finished goods and finished goods according to pre-defined codification instructions.
Builds strong relationship with customers to develop best product design catalogues and explain product technical specifications.
Foresees and manages technological risks and promotes risk management, project management, and project execution.
Builds market intelligence capabilities to track regulations, new markets, competitor’s product design strategies and specifications, customers, suppliers and technologies.
Develops and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.
Prepares, communicates and reviews R&D KPI's related to feasibility study and defines accordingly R&D continuous improvement plans of processes, procedures and systems to meet the R&D and Innovation Department and the Company's objectives.
Develops appropriate organizational structure, resources plan and culture to support the business objectives and customer deliverables.
Manages team performance firmly and fairly by providing continuous constrictive feedback, overseeing attendance, holidays, disciplinary issues, and procedures as appropriate.
Complies with EHS Standards, protocols, and regulations.
Skills.
Analytical and problem solving Work organization.
Excellent communication Negotiation Building Relationships, Self-Development, Personal Effectiveness Puesto.
Administracion