Manager, Continuous Improvement/Launch

Auria is a leading global supplier of highly-engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, aerodynamic and other fiber-based solutions for gas and electric vehicles. With U.S.-based operational headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, Auria operates 16 manufacturing, 9 technical and 5 JV locations across 10 countries and employs approximately 3,900 people worldwide.

We are currently searching for CI/Launch Manager to join our team at our Spartanburg Plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina

What you will do:

• Provide direction and support for development and implementation of production processes, process improvements and systems to be utilized for new and existing business.
• Guide, monitor, and manage the preparation of capital equipment budgets and tooling budgets for new business programs or new processes.
• Responsible for preparation and control of Appropriations requests for the maintenance and operation of all equipment and plant facilities.
• Conduct part design / manufacturing feasibility reviews.
• Manage program schedule development to provide comprehensive program management schedule for tracking of all program related activities.
• Manage, direct, and counsel product engineers and process engineers in the execution of their responsibilities and in their individual career development.
• Develop and improve existing manufacturing processes to reduce or eliminate all forms of scrap and waste.
• Interfaces with customer and Corporate Engineering groups to provide required resources for launch support activities.  Serve as the Engineering liaison between Program Engineering and Production.
• Lead Engineering support with program launches and engineering changes for all programs and processes.
• Drives continuous improvement efforts within current process technologies and in development and implementation of new technologies.
• Provides cost and timing estimates as required for tooling, equipment, and packaging changes.
• Promotes Safety and Ergonomics in addition to maintaining 5S company standards in all phases of engineering.
• Coordinates plant activities in support of design engineering changes and new and existing programs.
• Any additional reasonable request deemed necessary by management

What you will gain as a part of the Auria Team:

• An opportunity to enroll in full medical, dental and vision plan. As well as voluntary benefits.
• Fertility Benefits available for those enrolled in our medical plan for financial support of treatment options
• Parental Leave and Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits for salaried employees
• Tuition Reimbursement available for eligible employees to continue education
• Auria matches 50% of your contributions up to 8%, for a maximum Auria match of 4%
• Salary Continuation & Long-Term Disability (LTD)

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering or related field of study.
• 5 years technical experience with a minimum of (2) years in a supervisory / management position preferred
• Experience must include use of Krauss Maffei Spray System, Cannon Spray equipment, and experience with Hydraulics and Pneumatics.  PLC programming, ABB, and Motorman Robot Programming.

Travel Requirements: Some travel to other NA plants

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability

• Supervises under general guidance
• Able to work well in a team environment
• Good working knowledge of windows based applications and database applications
• Possess excellent leadership abilities, organizational and communication (verbal and written) skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and activities simultaneously
• Specific knowledge of tooling equipment and cost projection is required along with knowledge