Logistics Engineer

JOB PURPOSE:

The Logistics Engineer is required to co-ordinate the material, planning and logistics aspects of new model programmes, for a specific range of part numbers, and engineering changes whilst ensuring there is no disruption to the business.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represent MP&L in all launch related meetings, ensuring all relevant parties are informed of any concerns raised and action is taken.
• Work with the Launch Team to track build status and ensuring the correct parts are available to support the build programme.
• To enforce all change discipline during all running changes to ensure stable BOM, reporting any concerns to the correct department and ensuring permanent corrective action is in place, in a timely manner.
• Report out on metrics to show the progress of launch parts into the business.
• Run regular Open to Go meetings to identify issues and remove roadblocks to running and carryover Engineering changes.
• To co-ordinate production parts issues between MP&L Material Planners and Purchasing to ensure the correct parts are supplied for the correct build phase.
• Ensure new model and model revision projects are delivered on time and to budget - no impact on operational metrics such as line stops and misfits.
• Ensure Engineering changes are delivered with no impact on operational metrics such as line stops and misfits.
• Ensure obsolescent material costs are below budget.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Degree or Higher diploma qualified or equivalent preferable.
• Experience of managing a New Model Launch in the automotive industry.
• Knowledge of engineering change and Bill of Material structures.
• Good computer skills and reporting competence. Microsoft excel and PowerPoint knowledge essential.
• Analytical skills to set KPI's and measure performance.
• Post holder must be self-starting and confident in own ability to succeed.
• Strong communication and presentation skills at all levels of the company.
• Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy, together with the ability to work accurately and efficiently, taking resourceful action during periods of considerable pressure.
• Must be comfortable engaging at all levels of the organisation.