Director, Global Manufacturing Services

Columbia, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Director Global Manufacturing

Full-Time

Columbia SC

Meet your Talent Advise Dan Witters

A leading global Tier 1 supplier of precision fuel systems and powertrain components is adding a transformative Director of Global Advanced Manufacturing Engineering to drive our relentless pursuit of World-Class Operations across 10 manufacturing sites worldwide.

This is a high-visibility P&L-impacting leadership role for a proven Lean Manufacturing executive with extensive Tier 1 automotive experience who has successfully deployed global Bill of Process (BoP) Design for Manufacturing (DFM/A) and Centers of Excellence in high-precision machining grinding laser welding and assembly.

Director of Global Manufacturing Key Responsibilities Global Ownership:

Develop and deploy a standardized Global Bill of Process (BoP) for core processes (precision machining grinding lapping laser welding clean assembly functional testing)
Establish and lead Global Centers of Excellence for critical technologies (e.g. nozzle manufacturing high-pressure pump heads precision component assembly)
Embed Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Design for Assembly (DFA) DFMEA and PFMEA from NPD/concurrent engineering phases
Implement the 5 Levels of Process Design and enterprise-wide Lean Operating System achieving zero defects best-in-class flow and rigorous continuous improvement
Champion Yokoten (horizontal deployment of best practices) and global standardization of equipment spare parts TPM and preventive maintenance
Build and develop a high-performing Global Advanced Manufacturing Engineering organization focused on waste elimination and YoY productivity gains
Own strategic Make vs. Buy and insourcing/onshoring decisions using advanced capacity modeling and ROI analysis
Partner with world-class integrators (Durr Grob Chiron etc.) to design and launch benchmark lean production lines
Deliver flawless new product launches with industry-leading OEE Cp/Cpk > 1.67 zero defects and optimized PPH
Create and execute the annual Global Process Lean Roadmap Strategic A3s and CAPEX portfolio for maximum ROI and facility optimization

Director of Global Manufacturing Required Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering (Masters/MBA preferred)
1015 years of progressive leadership in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering within Automotive Tier 1 environments (fuel injection powertrain or precision components strongly preferred)
Proven global track record deploying Lean Manufacturing Systems Bill of Process and Standard Work across multiple plants and regions
Mastery of DFM/DFA PFMEA Control Plans GD&T APQP PPAP IATF 16949
Experience building Centers of Excellence for high-precision processes (sub-micron grinding laser welding clean-room assembly)
Demonstrated success leading Kaizen Yokoten A3 Thinking and achieving top-quartile SQDCM performance
Strong capital planning installed capacity modeling and facility space optimization expertise
Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification highly desired
Proficient with CATIA NX or SolidWorks Minitab and Microsoft Office Suite
Global travel anticipated.

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Director Global ManufacturingFull-TimeColumbia SCMeet your Talent Advise Dan WittersA leading global Tier 1 supplier of precision fuel systems and powertrain components is adding a transformative Director of Global Advanced Manufacturing Engineering to drive our relentless pursuit of World-Class Ope...