BIW Manufacturing Project Manager
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Job Summary
Position: Senior Project Manager
Contract Duration: 8 months (with the possibility of extension)
Location: Monterrey with availability to travel 70% of the time.
Position Overview
SEGULA is urgently seeking a highly experienced Body-in-White (BIW) Project Manager to support major manufacturing engineering strategy and investment initiatives. This is a high-impact consulting assignment focused on the installation and launch of BIW process systemsincluding approximately 70 industrial robots and associated automation equipmentfor new or upgraded vehicle programs.
The consultant will begin at the New River Valley (NRV) Plant in Dublin Virginia collaborating closely with the Manufacturing Engineering leadership team. During the initial phase the Project Manager will travel internationally (China and Mexico) to align global stakeholders and ensure manufacturing process readiness. After three months the assignment transitions to Monterrey Mexico for on-site project execution and installation oversight.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage Body-in-White (BIW) manufacturing process installation projects involving robotic automation systems and supporting equipment.
- Collaborate with the Director of Manufacturing Engineering Strategy & Investment to define project scope objectives and execution strategy.
- Oversee installation planning commissioning and validation of 70 robots and related BIW process equipment (e.g. fixtures welding guns conveyors material handling systems).
- Coordinate between global teams (U.S. China and Mexico) to ensure consistent technical standards process alignment and project milestones.
- Develop and manage detailed project schedules budgets risk assessments and resource plans.
- Partner with equipment suppliers and system integrators to ensure on-time delivery installation and commissioning.
- Support process capability validation trials and launch readiness at the Monterrey site.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with OEM Production System principles.
- Report project status to leadership highlighting progress risks and mitigation actions.
Qualifications :
Requirements:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering (or related discipline).
- 15 years of experience in BIW manufacturing process engineering or project management within the automotive or heavy truck industry.
- Strong hands-on knowledge of BIW processes tooling and automation including welding joining and assembly systems.
- Proven track record managing robotic installation projects (preferably 50 robots) involving system integration and plant launch.
- Experience working across multiple global manufacturing sites (preferably including China and Mexico).
- Excellent knowledge of robotic systems commissioning installation sequencing and plant layout optimization.
- Ability to lead cross-functional multi-location teams under tight timelines.
- Strong project management and stakeholder communication skills.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with OEM Production Systems and other lean manufacturing methodologies.
- Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project Primavera or equivalent).
- Experience with robot brands such as ABB FANUC or KUKA.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Mandarin) a plus but not required.
Additional Information :
- Able to visit the sites when necessary
- Salary/rate depending on experience
*All candidates MUST reside and be legally authotized to work in Mexico*
We are an equal opportunities employer and highly value Diversity and Inclusion.
We encourage welcome and support applications from People of all genders and cultural backgrounds.
Your application will be reviewed based on your experience skills and motivations.
Do not hesitate to reach out to us if you need any reasonable adjustments within the recruitment process. We are here to help you be at your best.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- ISO 9001
- Lean Six Sigma
- Management Experience
- Manufacturing & Controls
- 5S
- Manufacturing Management
- Kaizen
- Chemistry
- Manufacturing
About Company
Why join SEGULA Technologies? Take part in the world of the future in an international corporation with strong growth. At SEGULA Technologies, you will work on exciting projects and shape the future in a company for whom innovation and engineering are inseparable. Subjects like 3D pr ... View more
