Assembly Planner

Assignment Type: Temporary, ongoing basis where you will be engaged via HaysLocation: ChichesterWorking Environment: Site based Pay type: Competitive hourly pay rate

Start date: ASAP

Our Client

The world's pre-eminent super-luxury automotive brand based in Goodwood, near Chichester, West Sussex, comprising its global headquarters and Global Centre of Luxury Manufacturing Excellence.

Role Overview

This role works as part of a cross-functional project and manufacturing team to manage the successful delivery of new and evolving product content into the manufacturing environment. The position is responsible for implementing product and process changes, including bespoke and special content, while balancing OEM systems and customer requirements and ensuring there is no negative impact on manufacturing KPIs, series production, quality, cost or timing.The role encompasses manufacturing engineering, assembly planning and change governance responsibilities, including the management of special tools, fixtures and equipment, proof of manufacturability, procurement, financial planning, risk management, and coordination across plant, project and supplier interfaces.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Change & Production Integration

Management of the build landscape for production with changing and continuously developing product components, including new product introductions, running changes and base launches

Management and implementation of product and process changes during SBWE phases, running changes and base launchesProcessing and implementation of all incoming changes controlled via site change coordination and time-slice measuresEnsuring all changes are delivered with zero negative impact to manufacturing KPIs and series production

Tools, Fixtures & Equipment (SBMs / TFEs)

Responsibility for implementing manual processes and all special tools, fixtures and equipment required for product and process changesProcurement and proof of ability for functionally and FMK-relevant SBMs (BLUM)Sourcing and coordination of all non-FMK-relevant SBMs within the area of responsibilityCoordination of hardware and equipment requirements planning with plant and project teamsRegular coordination with external partners, including facility manufacturers and tooling suppliers

Proof of Manufacturability & Validation

Execution of proof of manufacturability activities (Process BI)Evaluation and validation of special tools, fixtures and equipment functionalityProcessing of evaluation orders in cooperation with concept planning, plant, quality and project teams

Change Control & Technical Governance

Managing technical change requests via consolidation meeting landscapesChairing and leading cross-functional and cross-plant forums to align stakeholders on Bespoke and manufacturing change topicsDriving consensus across engineering, production, purchasing, quality and finance to achieve cost-effective, high-quality solutionsProcessing SBWE steering lists and managing related actionsCreation of TD-TVGs (e.g. for construction deviations)Enhancement of assembly processes in Combi-TVGsIntroduction of essential and team-relevant topics into specialist teams and plant forums

Risk Management

Risk management responsibility at plant level following evaluation of risk filters (RiFI)Definition, tracking and implementation of mitigation measuresCarrying out RiFI for communal issuesResponsibility for processing plant-specific PQM points, including announcements

Financial Planning & Investment Control

Planning and control of finances required for processes and project deliveryResponsibility for Product Investment, Structure Investment and Budget planningCost planning and governance of manufacturing change activities

Systems, Documentation & Information Management

Implementation and management of processes for machine and variant controlUse and support of associated information systems, including PUSY (CAS), MOSIS, SAP and BVISManagement and maintenance of process documentation and manufacturing records

Cross-Functional & Interface Coordination

Regular coordination with plant interface partners, including Assembly PSPs, production, finance and purchasingCoordination with concept planners, quality, manufacturing engineering and project teamsSupport to production teams in addressing manufacturing challenges and continuous improvement activities

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Significant manufacturing and automotive industrial experience, preferably within low-volume or premium manufacturing environmentsExperience in Manufacturing Engineering, Assembly Planning, Production Planning, Logistics or Product EngineeringStrong change and project management experience in a manufacturing environmentProven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams without direct authorityDemonstrated experience implementing process improvements and managing process documentationProven background supporting production teams with manufacturing challengesEngineering degree, Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent (preferred but not essential depending on experience)Manufacturing experience of greater than five years is desiredPrior use of OEM assembly planning systems (e.g. BMW systems) is beneficial but not essential; training will be provided as requiredStrong potential to develop into a future leader of people

Training & Development

OEM-specific system qualifications may be provided through structured competence management frameworks, including:Introduction programmesTraining needs analysis (BBA)Qualification and development measures

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate with annual performance-related bonusAccess to a subsidised restaurantHays Go1 training platform with over 70,000 coursesAccess to Ben support services (mental health, legal and financial wellbeing)Local retail and restaurant discounts: 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

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