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Skills
Assembly Lineunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
Capital Equipmentunmatched
Change Order Managementunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Corporate Complianceunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Engineering Change Orderunmatched
Engineering Managementunmatched
Industrial Engineeringunmatched
Industry/Trade Analysisunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Legalunmatched
Line Balancingunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Process Engineeringunmatched
Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
Operational Improvementunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Procurement Planningunmatched
Product Supportunmatched
Product/Service Launchunmatched
Productivity Managementunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Staff Developmentunmatched
Staff Trainingunmatched
Strategic Planningunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Description
DRÄXLMAIER is seeking an experienced Head of Technical Planning to lead Technical Planning and Industrial Engineering activities across our U.S. operations. This role is responsible for driving manufacturing excellence through strategic planning, process optimization, equipment implementation, productivity improvements, and successful industrialization of new programs.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop Technical Planning teams.
Manage personnel planning, performance management, training, and employee development.
Oversee planning, procurement, and launch of production equipment and manufacturing processes.
Support new product launches and ensure efficient industrialization of new programs.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, OEE, quality, scrap reduction, and cost optimization.
Support manufacturing plants with line balancing, material flow, layout design, and process optimization.
Ensure compliance with company, customer, IATF, and VDA standards.
Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and production-related documentation.
Collaborate with global and cross-functional teams to implement best practices and improve operational performance.
Monitor industry trends and support the development of new engineering and manufacturing standards.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field required.
5+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or technical planning within an automotive environment.
2+ years of leadership experience managing engineering or technical teams.
Strong knowledge of industrial engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience with new product launches, capital equipment, and project management.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Why DRÄXLMAIER?
Join a global automotive leader where you will influence strategic manufacturing initiatives, develop high-performing teams, and drive operational excellence across North American operations.
We are looking forward to your application.
Company / Legal Entity: DAA Dräxlmaier Automotive of America LLC., Org-Code: O-AM2-DUN62