Manager - Body in White (BIW) Capacity Planning and Expansion

Area of Responsibility & Description

Supplier Capacity

• Identify and mitigate supplier capacity constraints aligned to program master plan; manage RFQs and techno-commercial evaluations
• Drive capacity expansion via FTG, tooling duplication, dies, and process improvements; execute end-to-end process plans (stamping & fixtures)
• Ensure capacity readiness for ECN changes, model transitions, and carryover parts post-CDMM handover
• Conduct vendor evaluation with SQA, tool buy-offs with PED, and ensure PPAP completion

Execution & Governance

• Ensure timely execution of FTG development, die shifting, and multi-sourcing with clear milestones and ownership
• Maintain strong on-ground presence at supplier locations to drive execution excellence
• Enable quick, data-driven decisions through structured reviews and escalations

Stakeholder Management

• Align with CPPC & SCM on supplier capacities as per long-term planning and forecast requirements
• Collaborate with SCM, Manufacturing, Quality, CDMM, and SSU to meet development and business needs
• Optimize shared supplier capacities across LMM, AD, and FD to safeguard production volumes

Team Management

• Establish clear ways of working, accountability, and performance management within the team

Key Skills & Experiences

Technical Know-how

• Stamping process and fixture planning, including AutoForm simulation for BIW & skin panels
• Press tool, welding fixture & gauge design; experience in plant tryout and proving
• GD&T application, physical part validation, and coating processes (CED / powder coating)
• APQP knowledge, vendor evaluation, and risk mitigation
• Strong understanding of part fit/function, drawings, material grades, and properties

Role Pre-requisites

• Willingness to travel and closely engage with supplier operations as per business needs

Critical Experience

• Extensive experience in automotive supply chain, supplier development, or capacity planning
• Proven track record in supplier capacity expansion and cross-functional coordination