Launch Graduate at Faurecia

Main purpose of the role

The IPL Graduate is a member of the Program Core Team, and responsible for the launch of the Program in his/her plant.

Essential responsibilities and duties

The main missions of the role are to:

TEAM MANAGEMENT

• Act as the interface between the Program Core Team and the Plant
• Define and manage the Plant Program Launch Team required resources
• Participate in APQP meetings, Design Reviews, etc.

PROCESS DEFINITION AND PRODUCTION SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT

• Support Process Definition, manufacturing feasibility and process capability studies
• Document ERP system: PBOM(s), Routings
• Implement all changes related to process and production system and/or related to the product
• Production Line definition using standard group methodologies
• Validation of design of Equipment, Tools and Gages at supplier

PRODUCTION LAUNCH

• Manage Production preparation and ramp-up
• Implement all Process FMEA defined actions
• Manage Process Qualification and Production Part Approval Process

TARGETS AND REPORTING

• Report on a regular basis the progress of his/her launch(es) (e.g. scrap/rework/cycle times, material cost, launch cost)
   

Qualifications and position requirements

The ideal candidate will have/be:

• Relevant Bachelor's Degree or higher qualification, ideally in mechanical or industrial engineering
• Have a sound understanding of Work study principles and Work measurement tools
• A detail orientated person with analytical abilities and a structured and methodological way.
• Dynamic and proactive behaviour.
• 70% overall achievement on full academic results.
• First experience in production environment
• Proven experience in project management
• Excellent skills in MS office, SAP R3, and AutoCAD
• Excellent reporting and presentation skills
• Very strong communication and interpersonal skills
• International mind set
• Bi-lingual with mandatory English