KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• LPPD Process 

• Architect of the LPPD process within the ETTS PDP 

• Optimize the LPPD process by using benchmark results from outside organizations as well as lessons learned from internal feedback and aligned with the ETTS PDP development. 

• Promote the LPPD process within ETTS. 

• LPPD Workshops 

• Facilitate Lean Product and Process Development (LPPD) workshops as defined in the process. 

• Create a LPPD workshop agenda aligned with the program targets. 

• Apply LPPD process to PDP programs – focused on program level AAA - to prevent quality and performance issues early on. 

• Keep track and report on workshop achievements in regards of potential and realized savings and improvements 

• Broadcast LPPD achievements throughout all of BW ETTS. 

• Lean Approach

• Support the introduction of Lean thinking within the ETTS Application Program Management organization. 

• Support functional teams to optimize their processes by utilization of further lean methods (e.g.Ex. Obeya room, value stream mapping processes, rapid learning cycles, design checklists, lessons learned, trade off curves/ visual knowledge, eliminating knowledge gaps, etc.)

• Deploy a training and development plan for local LPPD facilitators.

• Local Facilitators

• Regional coordination of local LPPD facilitators 

• Coach and mentor local facilitators with their LPPD workshop planning and facilitating. 

• Follow-up on local LPPD workshop results 

• Secure a regular exchange between the local facilitators and drive best practice utilization. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (Minimum Qualifications) 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering 

• 1+ years’ experience with leading Lean Product and Process Development activities 

• 3+ years’ experience as a product and/or process engineer 

• Good skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continuous improvement, empowerment, and transparency. 

• Experienced with organizing and leading workshops. 

• Experienced in leading multicultural teams. 

• Strong inter-personal and communication skills 

• Deep understanding of lean methods and thinking. 

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum Methodologies 

• Familiarity with automotive standard tools like APQP, FMEA etc. 

• Continuous improvement experience is desired.