Job Description
[Position Summary]Lead and drive Monozukuri Development strategies covering Cost Development and Production Development to enhance product competitiveness, manufacturability, and cost efficiency.This position is responsible for establishing policies, formulating strategies, and cascading objectives to subordinates while leading cross-functional collaboration among R&D, Production, Procurement, and Suppliers to achieve optimal QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery).[Responsible Functions]-Cost Development-Production Development-Value Engineering (VE)-Material Development-Supplier Development & Training-Manufacturing Process Design-Cost Innovation Projects[Key Responsibilities]1. Strategy & Policy Management- Establish Monozukuri Development policies and strategies aligned with company business objectives.- Develop short-term and long-term roadmaps for cost competitiveness and production capability.- Translate policies into actionable measures and cascade objectives to subordinate managers and teams.- Monitor progress and drive continuous improvement initiatives.2. Cost Development- Lead cost reduction and cost optimization activities throughout product lifecycle.- Promote Value Engineering (VE) and Value Analysis (VA) to improve product competitiveness.- Identify cost improvement opportunities in materials, components, manufacturing processes, and suppliers.- Establish cost targets and monitor achievement.3. Production Development- Lead manufacturing process development from prototype to mass production.- Design and optimize manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.- Collaborate with R&D and factories to ensure manufacturability and smooth product launch.- Drive automation and process innovation initiatives.4. Material Development- Lead material selection and development activities to improve performance and cost competitiveness.- Evaluate new materials and technologies.- Collaborate with suppliers and R&D teams to introduce innovative materials.5. Supplier Development- Develop suppliers' technical capabilities and manufacturing competencies.- Lead supplier training and capability improvement programs.- Evaluate supplier readiness and support supplier improvement activities.- Strengthen strategic partnerships with key suppliers.6. Cross-functional Leadership- Collaborate with R&D, Production, Procurement, Quality, and overseas affiliates.- Lead cross-functional projects related to cost, manufacturing, and technology development.- Drive problem-solving and decision-making for critical business issues.- Leadership Responsibilities- Lead and develop Cost Development and Production Development organizations.- Coach and develop managers and engineers.- Build organizational capabilities and succession pipelines.- Foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement.- Manage departmental budgets and resource allocation.