Manufacturing Strategy & Planning

Role Overview

The Manufacturing Strategy & Planning will support the Platform Manufacturing Head in developing business cases and defining manufacturing strategies. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to assist in make vs buy decisions, manufacturing feasibility assessments, and cost optimization initiatives. The candidate will coordinate with CME COE and manufacturing planning teams to ensure flexibility, efficiency, and adherence to production and quality targets. This position also involves supporting proto builds, RFQ finalization, DFM reviews, BEC reduction initiatives, and tracking Manufacturing TCP and quality KPIs.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Strategy & Planning

• Support the Platform Manufacturing Head in developing business cases and manufacturing strategies.

• Assist in make vs buy evaluations and recommend cost-effective and feasible manufacturing solutions.

• Coordinate with CME COE and manufacturing planning teams for production flexibility and cost efficiency.

• Contribute to Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews and ensure manufacturability considerations are addressed.

Coordination & Feasibility

• Work with CME to gather manufacturing feasibility requirements for components and assemblies.

• Support the finalization of RFQs, engineering drawings, and specifications for procurement and production.

• Act as a key interface between design, manufacturing, and planning teams to facilitate smooth execution.

Cost & Quality Management

• Participate in BEC (Basic Engineering Cost) reduction initiatives and support cost tracking efforts.

• Align and track Manufacturing TCP (Target Cost Performance) targets with relevant teams.

• Monitor quality indicators and support initiatives to improve manufacturing quality and reduce defects.

Proto Builds & Production Support

• Coordinate on-site build activities for prototypes and validation vehicles.

• Support proto builds and track execution of First-Time-Good (FTG) elements.

• Ensure timely documentation, reporting, and follow-up for proto build and production activities.

Project & Budget Support

• Support budget monitoring and reporting for manufacturing-related projects.

• Maintain accurate project documentation, progress reports, and updates to stakeholders.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet schedule, cost, and quality targets.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, feasibility assessments, and production planning.

• Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.

• Knowledge of RFQ finalization, cost tracking, and BEC reduction initiatives.

• Ability to track and analyze quality indicators and manufacturing performance metrics.

• Familiarity with proto build activities, FTG elements, and production documentation.

• Strong coordination and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

• Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills.

• Effective communication and reporting skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and support leadership in strategic decision-making.

• B.E required