Position

Goal achievement

Manage new program development and launch for 2K products in Connectors BU and across other BUs within Industrial solutions for Connector BU customers.

Leadership within the organization

Lead product realization projects for new LSR 2K programs from quote to production launch. Expert resource for sales, tooling, and operations.  

Business Development

Responsible for the development of production and tooling concepts at quote, technical sales support, and customer updates during project launch up to series validation.

Coordination

Competent, professional, and efficient project management and organization.

Reporting Line

Direct report to Global LSR Program manager

Key Responsibilities

• Provide production concepts, manufacturing feasibility, tooling quotes, production equipment quotes, automation quotes, and manufacturing costs for LSR two component (2K) new project requests; implement and document standards for this quote process and train other engineers to support the growth of these programs.
• Manage liquid silicone two component (LSR 2K) projects once awarded; build timeline, assign tasks, approve tool design and tool manufacturing, equipment selection and purchase, automation and process development, training and hand off to site to meet the customers' expectations.
• Ensuring Adherence to timeline, costs and all required regulatory framework, documentation and internal processes at various sites.
• Leading multi-disciplinary teams of material, product and process development, tool design, procurement, operations and quality across different sites globally for on time and in full project delivery
• Preparation of all release documentation as well as the procurement of project-specific manufacturing equipment and test facilities

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot existing molding processes by examining components for specific defects and addressing defects by recommending alternative mold designs or processes, mold repairs, automation additions or changes to achieve manufacturing precision.  
• Market monitoring of new developments in LSR processing technology through visits to trade shows, conferences, exhibitions, and regular supplier contacts, develops new processes and automation based on these new opportunities and presents the technology to the management team.
• Promote co-engineering with the customers and supports program managers accordingly.
• Supports and promotes digitalization in all processes and activities.
• Effective communication to all stakeholders and customers

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Further education in related field preferred
• Very good technical knowledge of the automotive industry
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with either plastics or LSR production, mold design, or mold construction.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Experience in developing automation integrated with molding equipment a plus.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team.
• Feels comfortable in different cultural environments.
• Travel up to 20% of the time

Language

- English ( Proficient )

- German ( would be a benefit )