Launch Specialist (f/m/x)

Description:

Make individual mobility more enjoyable and sustainable by advancing technology and people – As one of the top 100 automotive suppliers worldwide, Webasto actively shapes the transformation of the industry through expertise and forward-thinking solutions. Our goal is to make mobility a full sensory experience, working toward more comfort, wind in your hair, the perfect temperature in any season, and driving with a clear conscience – for a safe and sustainable future. We bring joy to mobility – are you in?


You can look forward to these exciting tasks:

Full time Launch Specialist role requiring Product and Process knowledge in Operations with hands on mentality and persistence for guaranteeing customers receive requested parts on-time in the requested quantity and upon the best quality possible with respect to the project cycle the product is in
Track on-time delivery through the entire value stream of parts by respecting requested quantity and quality
Set up a communication structure and connect to the Operational Teams for each process step in the value stream for efficient tracking of launches
Identify and highlight deviations and correct proactively regarding planning, material availability, quality and quantity
Preparing updates and alignments with the Program Management Team
Improvement of launch management activities and standards
Ensure the harmonization of launch management documents. Create handover milestone from launch phase to serial life
Prepare training documents and deliver launch-relevant training


This is what you bring to us:

Degree in engineering / Project management or Launch project focus required
First experience in project management and processes used in automotive industry
Persistent in job execution, "never give-up" mentality, while chasing for parts to meet customer demand
Able to plan and follow timelines
Good understanding of production principles and eager to learn technologies used in production processes
Excellent communication skills
Trust based relationship and interface to other key functions/departments
Team player for creating and respecting supporting structure with rules
Ability to escalate problems at the appropriate level within the organization and implement solutions in a structured constructive way
Hands-on mentality for taking care of product launch is efficient
Business fluent English is mandatory, German or French would be an asset
Applications from qualified individuals with disabilities are expressly welcome.