Component Manager

Component Manager

Job Description

Type of contract:Permanent

Place of Work

Ystradgynlais, UK

To manage a team for development of multiple wire harness related component families (e.g. protectors, grommets, brackets). Take in charge the totality of the development, from supplier consultation until customer approval for new developments, catalogue parts and/or modifications in mass production parts. To manage / follow up of the related integration on the project, validations and internal and customer qualifications. Provide technical support, manage technical subjects with suppliers and develop own expertise. Technical lead with expertise in tooling, specification and validation requirements. Tasks will include but not be limited to:

üManage the multidisciplinary team to ensure:

• Specifying the necessary technical elements to the purchasing department allowing it to proceed with quotation requests and participate in the selection of the expert supplier
• The organisation and management of technical meetings, design reviews and assembly mockup trials with the customers, suppliers and internally are arranged, in accordance with technical, planning and quality requirements
• Monitoring the development, feasibility, costs and schedule of modifications with appropriate travel to customer and supplier sites and occasionally to various sites of the group
• The analysis of lessons learned and risks as well as the implementation of action and validation plans in accordance with the client’s and internal requirements
• Updating customer drawings, user manuals and PSW documents in a timely manner for customer qualification of supported components

üKnow customer specifications and proactively analyse the impact of any changes. Work with customers to ensure their feasibility and/or challenge the client by justifying the changes to be made

üEnsure technology evolution monitoring; identify and lead VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) and/or inter-project synergy

üProvide technical support to Sumitomo’s teams, suppliers and customers

üParticipate in supplier panel reviews including technical evaluation of potential new supplier design, development and validation capabilities

üMentoring and coaching of junior team members, verification of delegated tasks and monitoring their personal development

üReporting for own activity and team members

üHierarchical management of a team including annual individual assessment reviews, objectives, workload forecast, annual leave, recruitment, promotions, application of rules, selection of Sub-contractor/service providers and related requisition administrator

üSupport the growth of activities, the evolution of products and the performance of the department and the Business Units, to obtain the expected results

üDevelop and continuously improve workflow, processes and tools used by the team

üEnsure collaboration with the group’s engineering entities, our customers and suppliers

üCarry out other comparable duties as required by the Line Manager.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience required

üEngineering degree

üInternational profile including management of local and remote teams

üMinimum 10 years of experience in D&D functions, in an industrial environment

üHighly specialized knowledge of automotive technology, processes and products (wiring associated parts including plastic protectors, grommets and metal brackets) for the development of innovative / fundamental concepts for long term developments

üFluent English required. French language desired

Special Conditions

Able to work unsociable working hours when necessary

Regular travel to engage with remote team members located in France

Must have the existing right to live and work in the UK.

Competencies Required

üSafe and ethical working including respect of confidentiality

üTechnical capability

üQuality

üCustomer and commercial focus

Job Related Competencies

üTeamwork

üProblem solving and decision making

üManaging change

üLeadership

üAttention to detail

üCommercial awareness

üPlanning