Product Knowledge Manager

ANTOLIN•Shelby Township, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Knowledge Manager must ensure that Antolin projects apply the best possible engineering solution (in terms of engineering, quality and cost) in our offers, projects and serial production, exceeding market expectations. For predefined designs, ensure that the customer design meets Antolin feasibility guidelines.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Engineering
3 years of experience in the Automotive sector
3 years of experience as an Interior Trim Product or Process Engineer
Professional and effective communication and representation skills.
Ability to sit, stand and have mobility to move around the office or manufacturing environment, when needed.
Ability to conduct extended computer work and lead discussions with employees.
Visits to customer facilities and plants may require extended standing and walking.
Ability to lift, move and manipulate parts required.
May require domestic and international travel

Responsibilities

Ensure the internal technical standard specifications (stored in the KM beone tool) are met. For it, it is needed that he is aware of all related engineering competences (product, process, validation..).
Benchmark best technical specs available in the market, including suppliers and competitors.
Continuous improvement of the standard technical specs, applying all Lessons Learnt from Projects and all Best Practices from the central HQ.
Looking for better technical solutions in terms of engineering, quality and cost.
Guarantee the application of the standard technical specs in all offers and projects. Promote the application of these standards in serial production.
Support the adaptation of these standards specs to the specific requirements on each project / plant, therefore supporting the creation of the specific project specs.
If applicable, release the Purchasing RFP's
Support preliminary approvals for product and process design, including quality, capacity and documentation.
Manage the transfers of knowledge between the central HQ and the local engineering group