WIDEYE® PROGRAM MANAGER

Contenido de trabajo

Your role & work environment:
As the Program Manager, you are in charge of managing all aspects of Lidar & camera integration programs using Wideye® portfolio of solutions, with the full support of the operational team (Industrialization, Quality, Supply chain, Engineering, Design).
You will have chance to work in a fast-moving « start-up » mode, while having the benefits of a big and successful company, recognized in the automotive industry, as well as being part of a close team working on the development of innovative mobility solutions.

Your responsibilities:
In the project design phase, develop, support and advice Wideye® customers (OEM, tier 1’s and LiDAR suppliers ) in all technical questions.
Be able to support design and sales team through hand’s on prototypes and/or minimum viable products materialization.
Start drafting the industrial processes for efficient product manufacturing (from prototyping to mass production).
Identify the needed equipment, tooling and suppliers.
Draft the manufacturing line layout according to the automotive industry standards.
In the quotation phase, for and with the account manager, pilot and coordinate the internal teams to prepare the quotation file, including main hypothesis (volumes, financial target, technical assumptions, logistics assumptions, risks, ... )
In the industrialization phase, lead the Wideye® Program Management System:
Ensure all functions from the program management system, including Safety, Environment, Quality, Cost, Development, Deliveries, Management (of project, of customer and of internal resources)
Define with the sales manager, the design manager, the account manager, the supply chain manager and the quality manager the optimal solutions from economical / technical / timing points of view, negotiate the technical issues with the customer
Support manufacturing line materialization (supervision, coordination, control) according to customer specifications
Support product industrialization and production ramp up
Support manufacturing operations management

University degree, engineering
5+ years engineering experience, preferable in the automotive/mobility industry
Relevant experience in program management & operational team management
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and requirements of the automotive industry
Relevant experience and/or strong affinity in sensors, optical systems (LiDAR’s, lenses, cameras,..) is an asset
Good IT Skills (MS Office, Project)
Autonomous, entrepreneurial spirit, agile, willing to work within dynamic team, problem-solving mindset
Strong project management, planning, organization & communication skills
Willingness to travel within Europe or Internationally, with strong connection with Japan (localization in Japan could be an option)
Business fluency in English is mandatory.
Knowledge of Japanese is highly expected
Knowledge of Chinese is highly appreciated
Knowledge of any other languages (Chinese, French, German,...) is a plus

As the Program Manager, you also have the following skills:
Problem-solving and detail-oriented mindset
Motivated & self-driven person, looking for a new challenge
Strategic, proactive and creative thinker with strong analytical and time management skills
Keen to develop your leadership, communication and organizational capabilities

International candidates willing to relocate are welcomed to apply.