Program Manager

About the role

Create and maintain a master timeline that details internal and supplier execution required to meet customer milestones. Implement adequate scheduling to allow for tooling modifications to produce a quality product that will meet or exceed customer expectations for sample submission and prototype parts delivered on time. Manage program tooling costs within budget. Work with purchasing and the tool manager to prepare and issue complete request for quote packages to potential suppliers and complete a competitive analysis prior to awarding business. Maintain APQP documentation, B.O.M., Engineering change tracking, and Component Technical Description sheets.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a cross-functional team for source selection after analysis of potential suppliers has been completed.
• Ensure work orders and suppliers’ P.O.’s are processed within budget and without delay.
• Participate in and present information/data as required at customer-initiated meetings.
• Maintain an up-to-date open issues tracking report using the format currently in place. Identify all action items requiring completion to successfully meet deadlines and assign follow-up responsibilities.
• Coordinate virtual build workshops with Manufacturing Engineering for new program launches.
• Coordinate VA/VE workshops.
• Provide all part requirements for customer order up to and including pilot parts.
• Manage Engineering changes from customer request through implementation utilizing T.E.A.M’s existing change management process and system.

Requirements

• Minimum eight years’ experience in design or engineering of automotive exterior decorative trim.
• Minimum five years’ experience in program / project management role.
• Minimum three years utilizing Product Delivery Process (traX) or similar launch tracking software.
• Significant experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, & Project.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of IATF and ISO requirements a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred.