Zing Recruiting · 2 days ago
Parts Development Powertrain Assistant Manager 2168
Zing Recruiting, in partnership with a prominent client in Savannah, GA within the automotive industry, is seeking a Parts Development Powertrain Assistant Manager to join their team. The role involves sourcing and managing suppliers, ensuring quality and delivery standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive successful launches of automotive parts.
Responsibilities
Understand program sourcing and key milestone in support of launch
Identify potential suppliers, analyze capabilities, determine price, and select suppliers with Engineering and/or other relevant teams
Select, develop, and manage supply base of assigned commodities
Develop all assigned commodities with sourced supplier meeting all required specification and timing
Evaluate and provide guidance on final selection of suppliers
Develop and achieve target quality level at each milestone from development phase leading to mass production and establish improvement plans/countermeasures for problematic parts/suppliers or any relevant issues that impact Quality and Delivery
Drive flawless launches at assigned supplier sites, collaborating with cross functional teams through adherence to ISIR (PPAP), proactively detecting and promptly responding to any significant issues related to Quality, Cost, and Delivery
Hold effective working-level meetings with suppliers/partners for fast issue closure and relationship development
Continuously negotiate with suppliers for the best-in-class piece price and tooling cost to achieve target vehicle cost
Develop purchasing strategies with Engineering, Quality, Production, and other relevant teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Supply Chain, Finance or Accounting or related field from accredited university
High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites, especially Excel and PowerPoint, required
Minimum 5 years of related job experience
Experience in understanding, analyzing, and breaking down piece price
Travel Requirement - Domestic / International travel required
Preferred
Years of experience from Automotive industry in Purchasing, APQP, PPAP, Supplier Development/Engineering, Launch, Program Management, or related fields strongly preferred
Experience with Engines and Transmissions highly preferred
Experience from OEM or major commodity suppliers strongly preferred
Bilingual preferred – Ability to read, write, and speak any two combinations of English, Korean, and/or Spanish fluently
Multicultural – Openness to embrace and work with different sets of cultural values
Willingness to learn and adapt
Flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shifts
Benefits
Full Benefits (Medical, Vision, Dental)
Paid Holidays (15)
Paid time off
401K
Company
Zing Recruiting
Zing Recruiting is a staffing firm that offers temporary and direct hire services.
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