New Product Launch Manager (NPLM)

As a New Product Launch Manager, you will:

• Lead manufacturing related activities of complex industrialization projects within the Product Life Cycle, from acquisition until series production;
• Develop the Manufacturing Concept based on product architecture and requirements matching them to state-of-the-art production processes and technologies;
• Ensure the manufacturability, cost-effectiveness and quality of the product;
• Be responsible for completion of activities within operations to meet the specific, cost, timing, and quality requirements;
• Be responsible for documentation of operations activities;
• Actively manage and optimize the use of resources in project, assign activities to the operations project team members;
• Coordinate and control project activities, track the project progress, define corrective measures;
• Ensure spendings and investments are aligned with approved authorizations and/or budgets;
• Ensure technical, timing and cost feasibility to manufacturing processes to eventual changes in product or requirements and lead change management activities;
• Promote continuous improvements for products, processes and projects in your area of responsibility;
• Provide support in quality tasks to analyze, contain and resolve issues that occur during launch and serial production;
• Coordinate and manage prototype samples production activities.

• University degree in a related field (engineering / sciences);
• Similar experience in the automotive or consumer electronics industry;
• General knowledge about common manufacturing technologies for electronic manufacturing;
• Communication and presentation skills;
• Project Management skills;
• Capable to interact with international teams;
• Problem-solving skills;
• Leadership;
• Experience in multicultural environment / international projects;
• Good knowledge of English both written and spoken.

• Professional, dynamic, and multicultural work environment;
• Endless development opportunities in an international company and work with leading world-class technologies;
• Bonus based on annual performance;
• Health insurance package;
• Company discounts;
• Discounts in modern employee restaurant;
• Flexible working hours;
• Mobile work option or work from the office operated to the highest level of comfort and sustainability;
• Free transportation from Kaunas City to Continental;
• Salary information: 2008 Eur. - 3000 Eur. (before withholding taxes) taking in consideration your current professional competence and work experience.

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For 150 years we’ve been changing the way the world moves while making it more safe, smart, sustainable, and accessible to all. Continental Automotive Lithuania located in Kaunas is seeking a highly self-motivated New Product Launch Manager to join our Industrial Engineering team and support project management of line industrialization that meets cycle time, product and process requirements.

Digital Transformation and Industry 4.0 have a great impact on our daily business. In this environment, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of mobility with state-of-the-art technologies.
Are you ready to shape the future with us?