Industrialization Leader — NPI & Manufacturing Readiness

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astemoFarmington Hills (MI)

Industrial Production Managers Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing

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About the role

SHOWA Performance Group seeks a Head of Industrialization to establish and lead the industrialization function, translating suspension designs into scalable manufacturing solutions while aligning with corporate standards and operational excellence. You will drive NPI from design freeze to SOP, implement DFM/DFA, and oversee APQP deliverables across locations. You will champion plant readiness, footprint strategy, and continuous improvement, partnering with R&D, Operations, and Quality to ensure

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