We are looking for a new colleague in the Program Launch Dept. at our location in Zhangjiagang. Your tasks: ● Lead cross-functional teams to deliver Suspension Products launches on time and budget. Ensure that these teams achieve all customer and company requirements for (new or changed products) programs including quality, cost, delivery, product performance and customer satisfaction—a “flawless launch”. ● Manage programs in accordance with ZF new product introduction management system requirements (GDPEP). ● Manage product launches for products both supplied out of other ZF locations for sale in Asia, or products designed by ZF and introduced to local manufacturers by associates, joint ventures, and licensees in the region. ● Internal reporting and escalation: reports and escalates to program manager and his/her line manager. ● Coordinates the tasks for the launch phase of the plant’s involved departments (Quality, Logistics, Manufacturing, Production). ● Monitors and coordinates the plant related tasks within the plant under consideration of the overall project scope. ● Shares know how in launch phase from the plant with the project team. ● Reports status and measures both to PM and within the defined Plant Communication structure to ensure clear awareness of Plant project deliverables, gaps and necessary actions in launch phase. ● Supports risk assessment in regard to plant schedules, plant resources, cost and timelines given from the project management. ● Ensure pre-series builds in launch phase. ● Ensure production readiness for pre-series and SOP according the project planning. ● Coordination of different running projects and project tasks between the plant and the related program managers / project teams. Your profile: ● At least 5 years’ related experience in industry (Automotive background an advantage). ● Bachelor’s degree of engineering or equivalent. ● Full business English in both oral and written. ● Able to operate PC based software programs and operate automated business systems. ● Professional Certification (PMP) preferred. Be part of our ZF team and apply now!