全职 Safe Launch Manager (Automotive Program) 工作, 薪水 up to MYR 15,000, A.P. Emco Executives Johor 公司招聘中 - Ricebowl

Company Overview

We are a fast-growing Tier 1 automotive component manufacturer serving international OEM customers. Our operations focus on high-quality metal components and surface treatment processes, supporting global automotive programs with strict quality and compliance standards.

Position Summary

The Safe Launch Manager is responsible for leading and controlling the entire new program Safe Launch process during production ramp-up. This role ensures strict compliance with customer-specific requirements (CSR), APQP/PPAP standards, and IATF 16949 systems, while achieving zero-defect launch and stable mass production.

Key Responsibilities

1. Safe Launch Program Management

• Lead end-to-end Safe Launch control, including preparation, pre-ramp, ramp-up, exit application, and audit coordination
• Ensure full compliance with customer-specific requirements (CSR), APQP/PPAP, and OEM quality standards
• Develop and manage Safe Launch plans, Pre-Launch Control Plans, and exit criteria, and submit for customer approval
• Coordinate preparation of key documents including QFD, PFMEA, Control Plan, Special Characteristics Control Files, ensuring timely completion and audit readiness

2. Ramp-Up & Equipment Control

• Station on-site full-time to oversee equipment modification, installation, commissioning, and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Integrate equipment changes into Safe Launch control, including PFMEA and Control Plan updates
• Enforce enhanced controls for critical/special characteristics (CC/SC) including 100% inspection and tightened sampling
• Monitor daily process capability (Cpk), defect rate, and equipment stability, ensuring zero defects and zero customer escape
• Establish containment areas and enforce traceability, labeling, segregation, and shipment control

3. Abnormality Management & Communication

• Immediately contain and resolve quality and equipment abnormalities, initiating 8D corrective actions
• Act as the primary interface with OEM customer representatives, ensuring accurate and direct communication in English
• Participate in all customer meetings, audits, and reviews
• Provide daily/weekly reporting to customers and internal management on ramp-up status, risks, and corrective actions

4. Exit Management & Handover

• Evaluate Safe Launch exit readiness based on customer exit criteria and stable production data (minimum 4 consecutive weeks)
• Prepare and submit exit documentation for customer approval
• Support on-site customer audit validation and secure formal exit approval
• Ensure smooth transition to mass production control plan and continue post-exit monitoring

5. Cross-Functional Coordination & Compliance

• Lead coordination across Quality, Engineering, Production, Logistics, and Maintenance teams
• Drive corrective actions and ensure full compliance with OEM standards and internal requirements
• Maintain complete and traceable Safe Launch documentation and audit records
• Support Operations Director in Safe Launch governance and provide guidance to internal teams

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related field
• Six Sigma Green Belt or above (Black Belt preferred)
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949 and automotive quality systems
• Minimum 8 years of experience in automotive industry
• At least 1 year hands-on experience in OEM Safe Launch / production ramp-up control
• Experience in Tier 1 supplier environment is highly preferred
• Proven track record in customer quality and launch management
• In-depth knowledge of Safe Launch requirements, exit criteria, and ramp-up control processes
• Strong expertise in APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, SPC, MSA, 8D, and special characteristic control
• Experience in equipment change management, validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and risk assessment
• Strong problem-solving and process control capabilities
• Fluent in English (spoken and written) – able to communicate directly with international customers
• Strong leadership, coordination, and decision-making skills
• High level of responsibility and integrity in quality control decisions
• Able to work under pressure in high-intensity ramp-up environment

Pay: RM8,000.00 - RM15,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person