Technical Manager for Production Launch (Welding)

Technical manager for launching welding production at a large manufacturing company in Nizhny Novgorod. Manage project schedule, budget, equipment procurement, and workshop launch. Salary discussed at interview.

Vacancy is open in a large manufacturing company due to production launch. Responsibilities: Formation and control of the project master schedule; Formation and control of the project budget; Preparation of technical specifications for equipment supply; Selection of equipment suppliers; Managing the workshop launch by project milestones, confirming readiness of the workshop for each stage; Coordination of a cross-functional team, synchronization of related function schedules; Confirmation of process repeatability, conducting tests, closing acceptance remarks; Risk management; Localization of relevant vehicle components; Preparation of reports and presentations on project status; Creation and adaptation of corporate project management standards, implementation of regulated business processes.

Higher technical education; Knowledge of the process and experience in at least one full cycle of launching industrial equipment of stamping/welding/painting workshop up to SOP; Experience in an automaker (OEM) or Tier-1 supplier; Experience in designing welding fixtures; Project management experience; Experience in cross-functional teams and knowledge of project methodologies (PMBOK, PRINCE2, etc.) will be an advantage; Knowledge of automotive standards (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, IATF 16949); English not lower than B2 (upper-intermediate); Proficiency in project management software (MS Project or similar); High communication skills, responsibility, result orientation.

Place of work: Nizhny Novgorod, Avtozavodskaya metro station; For non-resident employees, relocation compensation is possible; Work schedule: five-day work week, from 8:00 to 17:00 or from 9:00 to 18:00; Employment in accordance with the Labor Code of the Russian Federation; Salary amount discussed after the interview; Annual bonus based on company results; Voluntary health insurance; Partial compensation for meals; Compensation for children in preschool institutions; Organization of recreation for employees and their families; Corporate discounts from partner companies.