Movement II of V · Strategic Direction

Strategy translated into execution.

Hoshin-style alignment, program positioning, and selected program-leadership examples presented in a public-safe format.

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Movement II of V
Strategic Direction
Vision · Programs
03 / Strategy

Hoshin Kanri deployment.

Vision → Implementation
01 Vision Ideal state 02 Strategic Topics Tangible vision 03 Positioning Current state 04 Goals Future state 05 Planning Tactical implementation 06 Implementation Put to practice
Fig. 01 — Six-stage Hoshin Kanri strategy deployment framework

I use Hoshin Kanri as a practical strategy-deployment method: turning broad business priorities into focused initiatives, measurable targets, assigned ownership, and a regular review rhythm.

Across manufacturing engineering, launch management, and operational excellence work, the value is the same — align teams around what matters, translate strategy into executable plans, and keep progress visible through clear KPIs, owners, risks, and countermeasures.

Strategic focus areas:

— Customer value and launch readiness
— Operational performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People
— Process stability, standard work, and continuous improvement
— Cross-functional accountability through clear ownership and review cadence
— Capacity, resources, and execution risk management
— Strategic initiatives converted into measurable project outcomes
— Leadership engagement, team alignment, and sustainable change adoption

04 / Selected Programs

Customer portfolio.

Sanitized — NDA
Customer names, platform codes, and capital values redacted under standing confidentiality obligations. Specifics available under NDA on request.
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Automotive · EV Global OEM
Tier-1 automotive supplier environment
Phase: B-Release → SOP

EV Platform Launch — Welded BIW Brackets.

Technical Scope APQP B-Release phase execution; MIG / Projection-Weld assembly optimization; weld feasibility and tooling alignment for multi-component sub-assemblies.
  • Tooling and feasibility alignment with strategic supplier base
  • R&D ROI justification for SPOT welding and structural-adhesive CAPEX
  • Cross-functional gate-readiness governance through to PPAP submission
ii
Automotive · SUV North American OEM
Tier-1 automotive supplier environment
Phase: RFQ → MPA Audit

SUV Facelift Program — Stamped & E-Coated Component.

Technical Scope Multi-stage deep-draw forming, customer material specification compliance, special-process audit readiness, APQP workbook coordination.
  • RFQ management through customer sourcing portal and formal commercial workflow
  • Manufacturing process audit preparation for supplier onboarding
  • Design feasibility, change-notice handling, cost engineering, and tool-feasibility alignment with customer engineering
iii
Automotive · Light Truck North American OEM
Tier-1 automotive supplier environment
Phase: SREA / Change

Light Truck Platform — Structural Cross-Beams & Brackets.

Technical Scope Welded shield bracket assemblies; packaging change governance; shield-gas transition for weld process; thermal and vibration stability validation.
  • Formal change-approval coordination through customer engineering
  • TVM (target value management) coordination on cost-down stream
  • Shield gas transition managed without production disruption
iv
Automotive · HV / EV Tier-2 automotive supplier environment
End customer: global vehicle platform
Phase: Run @ Rate → Full PPAP / Safe Launch

Confidential HV Tube Transfer — Robotic Welded Seat Tube Assemblies.

Technical Scope Robotic-welded LH/RH tube assembly transfer from Run @ Rate through full PPAP; CMM/gauge dimensional verification, weld-process validation, OEE-based capacity modeling, and packaging-loop readiness for safe-launch closure.
  • Built the multi-shift ramp-up and capacity model — cycle time, OEE progression, and high/low-runner sequencing — within fixed LH/RH nest constraints
  • Led Run @ Rate preparation and on-site customer execution, from hourly line tracking through cross-functional open-item closure
  • Directed CMM-to-gauge dimensional correlation and weld-validation evidence, converting metrology data into customer capability sign-off
  • Owned the customer action register — training, tooling, and documentation readiness — protecting launch timing through PPAP coordination and structured executive reporting
v
Automotive · Seat Structures Tier-2 automotive supplier environment
Multi-site launch environment: North America / Europe / Asia
Phase: Feasibility → Prototype → PPAP / Production Readiness

Confidential Seat-Structure Launch — Stamped, MAG-Welded & Laser-Welded Assemblies.

Technical Scope Mixed-BOM seat-structure assemblies — stamped, MAG- and laser-welded — spanning cross-tube and back-panel fixture concepts through prototype feasibility and PPAP readiness.
  • Built the launch-management structure — timing, open-issue control, and BOM/drawing-revision alignment — across a multi-site supplier network
  • Led technical reviews on tooling, weld fixtures, and prototype builds, resolving KPC and datum questions ahead of PPAP evidence planning
  • Managed RAID reporting on long-lead tooling and China tool-shop timing, protecting the customer-facing launch date through equipment-reuse decisions