Deputy Manufacturing Chief Engineer (MCE)

The Deputy Manufacturing Chief Engineer (MCE Program) is responsible for assurance of manufacturing launch execution to key performance indicators.   

• Control of overall project scope, cost, and timing. 
• Facilitate Manufacturing Engineering launch coordination meetings. 
• Consolidate reporting of launch execution metrics across Manufacturing and Engineering teams. 
• Consolidate and develop launch update presentations for all Leadership review (IH, NAFTA industrialization reviews, ME Program reviews). 
• Collect status of Manufacturing Engineering KPI's and creation /oversight of status reports. 
• Ensure the launch portal is accurate and all issues and all status updates are current. 
• Monitor timing milestone status on the portal and correct/escalate issues. 
• Participate in Launch Steering Committee meetings and support follow-up activities. 
• Assembly plant support of launch activities as required prior to pilot with 100% onsite support from pilot through plant buyoff after Job 1. 
• Facilitate Program Management deliverables according to the project phase. 
• Monitor program timing milestone changes from the plan of record. 
• Support development and standardization of processes across MCE organization. 

 

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (engineering degree preferred) 
• 8+ years of Assembly plant launch experience (minimum of 1 major launch)  
• Project management experience (PMP certification preferred) 
• Basic process knowledge of vehicle assembly (BIW, Paint, GA)  
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office PowerPoint, Word, and Excel Strong written and verbal communication skills  
• Ability to work within a unionized facility  
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact at Executive levels 
• Ability to manage cross functional teams to attain a common goal without direct supervision of the teams 
• Knowledge of MEDDS, PentaSAP, PFS, Manufacturing Portal, and MCE Global Portal