Supplier Quality Engineering Program Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Execute Supplier Quality activities for product development programs as part of a cross-functional team to: Develop, lead, and drive the project schedule and monitor/report progress on all key performance metrics (schedule, scope, cost, tooling, and risk) regularly.
• Work collaboratively across multiple functional groups within Mercury Marine– with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Service, Marketing, Category, and more.
• Approach your program with an ownership mentality, including in governance, KPI, and presentations to senior leadership, while maintaining Mercury’s consensus-based culture.
• Manage the stage gate system of Mercury (HPPD) and APQP
• Perform risk management analysis to mitigate risks
• Manage the stage gate system of Mercury (HPPD) and APQP
• Judgment: Adopts a strategic, analytical, and carefully weighted decision-making process in the evaluations of alternative scenarios
• Ability to manage multiple programs from small to large scope
• Coordinate program review with supplier quality Managers and engineers on a monthly basis
• Collaborate across multiple plants to engage stakeholders if needed
• Approach your program with an ownership mentality, including in governance, KPI, and presentations to senior leadership, while maintaining Mercury’s consensus-based culture
• Approach your program with an ownership mentality, including in governance, KPI, and presentations to senior leadership, while maintaining Mercury’s consensus-based culture

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree
• Minimum of 5 years of prior experience in project/program management
• Supply Chain management experience is required
• Proven success in project management and cross-functional team leadership
• Strong data analysis abilities and software skills, including Microsoft Excel and Power BI; proficient with Word, PowerPoint, and Project
• Proficient with engineering prints and specifications, APQP, and PPAP processes
• Excellent time management and organization skills; able to manage multiple ongoing projects and adapt to changing business needs
• Possess strong communication skills, including written and verbal, as well as interpersonal skills
• Analytic and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to digest complex information and make data-driven decisions
• Passionate problem solver and creative thinker with ability to pitch new ideas and be open to feedback
• Dynamic and agile: Ability to think in a creative and strategic way but are adept at delivering operationally to ensure tasks are followed through to completion
• Able to work efficiently and flexibly to deliver results
• Strong decision-making and prioritization skills, especially when multiple trade-offs are involved and faster decisions are required
• Ability to lead and train others

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Institute (PMI) certification
• Lever Six Sigma Green Belt