Job Description

The Advanced Planning Study Specialist is responsible for coordinating the development of investment in manufacturing studies for next generation of new model programs. The Specialist will lead, facilitate and coordinate the activities of the study team, serve as the liaison with Product Engineering and technical estimation specialists as well as develop and audit final deliverables. The Specialist will also coordinate Product Committee, Industrial Committee and Global Product Committee meeting preparation activities, ensure manufacturing related information is properly utilized and resolve conflicts with the engineering teams. The person in this position will be expected to effectively communicate with and routinely present to senior management.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree 5+ years of manufacturing experience
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes with a focus on Body in White (BIW), Paint, General Assembly, Logistics, Stamping and/or Quality
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office PowerPoint and Excel
• Strong organizational/project management skills
• Self-Motivated and able to successfully achieve results under time pressure

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Vehicle Assembly and/or Vehicle Launch experience
• Experience with cost estimation for tooling and automation