Join KanBo as Technical Manager – CAD Methods and Processes for Automotive Industry Leadership in 4.0 World

Welcome to KanBo – the ultimate work coordination platform designed specifically for the automotive industry. Our platform provides automotive industry leaders with powerful tools to streamline project management, facilitate smart factory operations, foster collaboration, and solve complex problems. We are proud to offer a product that will give you the competitive edge in the fast-moving automotive 4.0 world.

As part of our commitment to delivering truly innovative solutions to our customers, we are seeking a Technical Manager – CAD Methods and Processes to join our growing team. Working from our Crewe campus (with hybrid working), you will report to the Functional Manager CAD Analysis and & Feature Configuration, providing strategic leadership in defining and developing CAD processes, methods, and tools.

As Technical Manager – CAD Methods and Processes, you will be responsible for planning and implementing improvements to increase virtual capabilities. Your department will be positioned within Whole Vehicle and will lead in enabling effective CAD data exchange between VW brands to time and quality.

The Whole Vehicle Systems team is responsible for defining, developing, and validating a single source of truth through a seamless flow of integrated engineering product data. They drive improvement of engineering systems’ capabilities, based on the requirements of processes and the latest digital technologies, empowering the team to deliver at the best value.

As the Technical Manager – CAD Methods and Processes, you will be accountable for deliverables within your relevant technical area of expertise, including CAD processes, methods, and tools. You will lead the problem-solving and concern resolution on existing processes and develop and influence the strategic technical direction within the specialist area to increase capabilities.

Effective communication is essential for success in the automotive industry, and as Technical Manager – CAD Methods and Processes, you will maintain open and effective communication with internal and external business partners in regards to areas of expertise.

We know that time is of the essence in the automotive industry, so our platform is designed to give you a competitive edge with features like real-time project updates, streamlined workflows, and powerful collaboration tools. With KanBo, you can easily collaborate with your team, share important information, and work towards a common goal.

Our product is so powerful that we want to show you rather than tell you. Please take a few minutes to watch our short product tour that highlights the key features and benefits of KanBo. We are confident that you will agree that KanBo is the perfect solution for Technical Manager – CAD Methods and Processes.

Thank you for considering KanBo as your work coordination partner. Contact us today to learn more and to speak with one of our product experts.

Monday: Setting up KanBo for CAD Process and Methods

As a new Technical Manager in the Automotive industry, the first day will be spent setting up KanBo for CAD Process and Methods. Start by creating a workspace specifically for CAD Process and Methods. Invite team members to the workspace and assign them roles. Next create spaces in the workspace such as ‘Design’, ‘Testing’, ‘Analysis’, etc. Once the spaces are created, add the relevant team members to each space. Finish by setting up custom KanBo templates for each space to streamline work across all spaces.

Tuesday: Streamlining the CAD Design Process

Tuesday will be spent streamlining the CAD design process. Begin by creating a card for the design project. Add all relevant documents and files such as drawings, specifications, and regulations. From there, create checklists to track the completion of specific design tasks and add due dates. Assign team members to individual design tasks and add them to the card. Once everyone is assigned, use the Kanban view to track the progress of the design process.

Wednesday: Testing and Analysis

On Wednesday, move onto testing and analysis. Begin by creating a card for the testing project and add all relevant documents and files such as testing procedures, test results, and regulations. From there, create checklists to track the completion of specific test tasks and add due dates. Assign team members to individual testing tasks and add them to the card. Use the Kanban view to track the progress of the testing process. Then move on to analysis, creating a similar process where all documents and files are added to a card, checklists are created, team members are assigned, and progress is tracked.

Thursday: Collaboration

On Thursday focus on collaboration with team members from various departments such as design, testing, and analysis. Use the @mention feature in KanBo to assign tasks, share ideas, and ask for feedback. You can also use the comment feature to leave feedback on task progress, document updates, and to ask questions. Review notifications and activity streams regularly to stay informed and to be able to communicate effectively.

Friday: Reporting

On Friday, take a deep dive into KanBo’s Dashboards and Reports feature to pull data from all of the different cards and spaces. Use this information to generate reports and leverage that to help measure team success, and identify areas of improvement for the future. Use template Reports that you have had set up on Monday, and customize them to your specific situation. Share the Reports with the team in the workspace, so they can also stay on top of the progress made throughout the week.

Yes, KanBo is much more than a tool for communication. While communication is an essential aspect of any work coordination tool, KanBo goes beyond just communication and offers a wide range of features to optimize work management.

KanBo provides a workspace that brings together all teams, departments, and external stakeholders in large enterprises and promotes collaboration, transparency, and trust. With KanBo, teams can work together seamlessly and maintain a clear understanding of their responsibilities and tasks.

KanBo offers features like Card Templates, Card Statuses, Card Blockers, and Document Versioning to simplify project management. The Kanban view, Table (Spreadsheet) view, Gantt Chart, Timeline view, and Activity view allow teams to visualize their work and keep track of progress. KanBo also offers Resource Management, enabling teams to keep track of their resources and avoid overloads.

Moreover, KanBo provides an intelligent search feature that helps teams quickly find the information they need. The follow, email, and notification integrations keep the team informed of any updates and help maintain transparency.

In summary, KanBo is not just a tool for communication; it is a powerful work coordination platform designed to simplify work management, foster collaboration and transparency, and optimize resource management.

Q&A

1. QA: What features does KanBo offer for project management in the automotive industry?

Answer: KanBo offers several features for project management in the automotive industry, such as real-time project updates, streamlined workflows, and powerful collaboration tools. You can also create workspaces and spaces for specific aspects of a project, such as design, testing, and analysis. In addition, KanBo offers customizable templates to help streamline work across different areas.

2. QA: What sets KanBo apart from other work coordination platforms?

Answer: KanBo is designed specifically for the automotive industry and offers powerful tools to streamline project management, facilitate smart factory operations, foster collaboration, and solve complex problems. KanBo also offers real-time project updates and powerful collaboration tools. Additionally, KanBo offers customizable templates and dashboards to help users stay organized and focused.

3. QA: What is the role of the Technical Manager – CAD Methods and Processes at KanBo?

Answer: The Technical Manager – CAD Methods and Processes at KanBo is responsible for planning and implementing improvements to increase virtual capabilities. They will lead in enabling effective CAD data exchange between VW brands with a focus on developing CAD processes, methods, and tools. The Technical Manager – CAD Methods and Processes is also accountable for deliverables within their relevant technical area of expertise, including CAD processes, methods, and tools, and will lead the problem-solving and concern resolution on existing processes.

Use Case: Technical Manager – CAD Methods and Processes in Automotive Industries

Here’s an example of how a Technical Manager – CAD Methods and Processes in an automotive industry can use KanBo to simplify work management, foster collaboration, and optimize resource management:

Task: Be accountable for deliverables within relevant technical area of expertise; CAD processes, methods, and tools.

In KanBo, the Technical Manager can create a card and title it with the task description mentioned above. Then, they can add team members as card members to collaborate with them.

The card can have a checklist with all the deliverables that the Technical Manager needs to be accountable for. The team members in the checklist can keep track of the progress by checking the items they have completed.

The Technical Manager can also upload all the relevant documents related to the task, such as CAD process manuals, method documents, and tool information.

In the comments section, the Technical Manager can engage in conversations with team members to discuss the specific task and answer any queries. The presence indicator and typing indicator features make real-time communication seamless and effortless.

The Technical Manager can also use Microsoft Office skills, such as creating tables and spreadsheets, while collaborating on the KanBo card to enhance teamwork.

Moreover, KanBo’s Gantt Chart and Timeline view can help the Technical Manager to track deadlines and milestones for the task. They can also use the Card Blockers feature to interrupt the card’s workflow until the problems resolved.

The Technical Manager can ensure that the strategic technical direction within the specialist area increases capabilities by leading problem-solving and concern resolution on existing processes.

In conclusion, KanBo offers a perfect work coordination platform that can help Technical Managers – CAD Methods and Processes to be accountable, lead strategically, communicate effectively, and simplify work management.