Who we are?
With a global presence, Sodecia is installed on five continents (Europe, North and South America, Asia and Africa) with 42 business units working side by side with the world's largest automakers, developing products, services and ideas for the future.
We are specialists in stamping and welding, manufacturing automotive components for the Body-in-White, Safety & Interiors and Powertrain segments, in addition to design and manufacture of Tools & Equipment. Our technology centers located in Europe offer a complete collaborative engineering service, finding solutions that and value through advanced technologies, sustainability, agility, simplicity, and satisfaction.
Together, we develop and build products and services to improve people's quality of life!
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Guarantee the Implementation and utilization of the PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM;
- Initiate and monitor Supplier APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), Vendor production readiness review and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions on new award programs;
- Coordinate weekly product launch meetings;
- Track launch progress to ensure that all tasks are performed and completed;
- Responsible for the planning, management, coordination and financial control of projects assuring client milestones;
- Issue and analyze request for quotations (RFQs) from approved suppliers to support production and pre-production requirements i.e. - components, process materials, packaging, component tooling, etc.;
- Lead sourcing decisions: negotiate price, delivery and payment terms;
- Work with suppliers, managers, project teams to drive Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE) and cost reductions;
- Coordinate with all functional areas to achieve all the KPI´s targets established for the projects;
- Manage cost reductions, engineering changes and key supplier meetings/activities;
- Actively participate and manage program planning and status meetings;
- Arbitrate any conflicts with the customer related with technical and/or financial issues;
- Track supplier capacity and loading as required.
- Other duties as assigned by manager.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Bachelor degree in Engineering and/or Management;
- Project Management Institute (PMI) Certification is a plus.
- High level of leadership, teamwork and communication skills.
- Good understanding of APQP and Stage Gate program management techniques;
- Ability to successfully function in a matrix style of management, managing a variety of cross-functional team members.
- High level of problem solving skills.
- Solid understanding of stamping products, processes and procedures.
- Minimum of 5 years of project management experience with hands on operational knowledge;
- Experience in Automotive Industry
- Experience with customers in the stamped component and welded assembly market;
- Methodic, organized and analytical.
EQUIPMENT AND/OR PRODUCT:
- Computer system applications such as Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and other related systems.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Automotive and Manufacturing Environment.
ACCESSIBILITY AND ACCOMMODATIONS
Sodecia has an accommodation program in place that provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources.
We thank all candidates for their interest in the position. Only candidates who meet the criteria may be contacted by the HR Team.
Sodecia Automotive London Inc. does not use AI for hiring & selection purposes. This is an existing position.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care, Vision care, dental care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RPP
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00-$90,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Project management: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person