Assistant Manager

We are looking for an Assistant Manager to ensure vehicle and engine programs launch successfully, stay on schedule, meet quality requirements, and achieve commercial targets.

Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Program Management

• Monitor vehicle programs and engine production activities.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, and launch schedules.
• Support new vehicle platform launches and model-year changes.
• Prepare weekly and monthly program status updates.
• Report program performance to senior management.

2. Relationship Management

• Maintain day-to-day communication with Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Program teams.
• Coordinate customer requests and priorities internally.
• Ensure customer deliverables are submitted on time.

3. Engineering Change Management

• Track Engineering Change Requests (ECRs).
• Follow approval processes and implementation timing.
• Coordinate changes across multiple departments.

4. Commercial & Financial Management

• Perform cost analysis and business case evaluations.
• Track purchase orders and tooling investments.
• Monitor commercial commitments and profitability targets.

5. Quality & Problem Resolution

• Support management of quality concerns and warranty issues.
• Coordinate corrective actions.
• Follow customer reporting requirements.
• Assist with field claim investigations and resolution activities.

6. Risk Management

• Identify risks related to:
• Launch timing
• Supply chain disruptions
• Quality issues
• Commercial performance
• Develop mitigation plans.
• Escalate critical issues to management when necessary.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. xhqgsiq
• 2+ years of experience in the Automotive Industry.
• Strong verbal or written communication skills