Product Launch Professional II/Lead

Joining the Metallus team means becoming part of a legacy that dates back over a century. We are an industry leader, manufacturing the cleanest steel in the world for companies in the industrial, aerospace and defense, automotive, and energy markets. 

Relocation will not be offered for this position. 

Purpose:

The Product Launch position exists to lead manufacturing components (MC) new business projects from development through implementation, production part approval process (PPAP), both externally and internally, which commercializes a MC opportunity. This role will ensure the flawless launch of large scale / complex programs (including application development projects and continuous improvement projects) using the launch process, keeping the program on time, and within budget. This position will require approximately 20-30% travel.

Responsibilities:

• Lead MC new business projects from development through start of production and into steady state.  
• Manage the flawless launch of large-scale / complex programs (including AD projects) using the launch process (NPEs, flawless launch checklist, etc.) and customer specific protocols.
• Responsible for representing Voice Of the Customer (VOC) on the launch team and keeping the program on time and within budget.
• Manage risk on new programs including customer-initiated changes, internal initiated changes, by identifying critical areas for success and developing contingency plans.
• Execute new business growth in accordance with annual operating plan targets and meet established business KPIs.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external and internal customers at all levels.
• Communicate requirements and manage process for customer reimbursable tooling and gauging. Provide input and support for Appropriation Requisitions (AR) for MC projects,
• Develop a base knowledge to support to profitable quotations, make-vs-buy analysis, portfolio analysis and profitability discussions.  Develop base knowledge to support identification of new value-added growth opportunities that leverage Value Add product and service capabilities and fit the marketing/portfolio strategy.

Technical Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma with at least 7 years of experience in automotive, manufactured components, or manufacturing. 
• Associate's degree in engineering technology or engineering with at least 4 years of experience in automotive, manufactured components, or manufacturing. 
• Bachelor's degree in engineering technology or engineering with at least 2 years of experience in automotive, manufactured components, or manufacturing. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma with at least 12 years of experience in automotive, manufactured components, or manufacturing. 
• Associate's degree in engineering technology or engineering with at least 9 years of experience in automotive, manufactured components, or manufacturing. 
• Bachelor's degree in engineering technology or engineering with at least 7 years of experience in automotive, manufactured components, or manufacturing. 

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