Expert Production Concept – Automotive Manufacturing

About the role

LEONI is seeking an Expert Production Concept to define, generate and adjust Request for Quotation (RfQ) and detailed production concepts for automotive wiring system projects from GW10 to GW70. The role works closely with production calculation, capacity planning and product line management to ensure alignment with business plans and standards.

Key responsibilities

• Define, generate and adjust RfQ and detailed production concepts until project end (GW10‑GW70).
• Coordinate with the Production Calculation team to align production inputs such as Capex, efficiency, and ramp‑up costs with the Business Plan.
• Consult capacity planning experts to optimise Capex planning based on available equipment.
• Plan and release RfQ and detailed production concepts, and manage deviations to the Line of Standard (LOS).
• Update and re‑release concepts when projects are re‑initiated or changed, and maintain them for model‑year or volume adjustments.
• Communicate requirements or gaps to Product Line Management and support the definition of new or updated standards.
• Participate in launch team meetings and deliver assigned work‑package items.
• Support equipment installation planning during implementation to avoid unplanned LOS deviations.

Required profile

• Engineer or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of production experience in the automotive industry.
• Fluent in French and English.
• Strong communication, intercultural sensitivity, change management, result orientation, motivation, resilience, self‑organisation, conflict management and teamwork.

Required skills

• Lean Manufacturing.
• Hoshin Kanri.
• Continuous Improvement techniques.