Program Manager

Scope

The Program Manager manages all aspects of program development from concept through launch, ensuring successful execution in timing, engineering, testing, quality, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee program execution to achieve the organization’s strategic goals.

• Define scope, set goals, create roadmaps and timelines, and oversee the execution to ensure all milestones and budgeted targets are achieved.

• Identify and mitigate risks, resolve conflicts, and communicate with stakeholders to ensure all efforts align with objectives.

• Allocate resources effectively across the various teams, manage program budgets, and track spending.

• Identify potential risks, develop mitigation plans, resolve conflicts, track open issues, and ensure corrective actions are completed.

• Keep all stakeholders informed of program progress, status, and any issues.

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate program success and identify areas for improvement and efficiency. 

• Champion the quoting process (including timing and deliverables) for prototypes and production.

• Lead design-for-manufacturing initiatives and provide ongoing feedback to stakeholders.

• Manage all testing and prototype related activities ensuring standards and maintained and requirements met.

• Oversee kickoff and approval of purchased components, tooling, gauges, and fixtures.

• Participate in specification, sourcing, and negotiation of assembly and tooling contracts in collaboration with Process Engineering.

• Approve tooling and line equipment for payment after successful in-house trials.

• Arrange and authorize packaging development with packaging and process engineering teams.

• Coordinate process sign-off and ensure readiness for production.

• Work with the Quality Department to prepare and review PPAP submissions.

• Initiate and coordinate new program releases and engineering changes through the production ECN system.

• Ensure containment and stabilization of new processes and parts prior to full production.

• Participate in DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP&R, FEA, product drawings, control plans, and design reviews.

• Liaise directly with customers (engineering, purchasing, project teams) regarding feasibility, risks, and the Statement of Work.

• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and applicable customer specific requirements.

• Work in a safe manner at all times.

• Adopt, practice, and support Kaizen principles and concepts including GEAR activities.

• Follow all Company procedures and policies and work in compliance and conform to standards.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or diploma in an engineering discipline.

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience managing or supporting programs in a complex manufacturing environment.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset.

• Experience with automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier program launches is an asset.

• Ability to read and fully interpret engineering drawings and standards.

• Strong understanding of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and other core quality tools.

• Solid organizational skills and ability to successfully manage multiple priorities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with customers, suppliers, and employees at all levels.

• Knowledge of IATF16949, ISO9001, ISO14001, and related automotive quality standards.

• Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office programs (Including Excel, Word and Outlook).

• Previous supervisory experience as a quality engineer would be beneficial.

• Excellent problem solving/judgement skills and high degree of attention to detail.

• Proven leadership, management, and supervisory abilities.

• Excellent interpersonal skills- dealing with customers and various departments.

• Ability to read, write and speak English.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. The total cash compensation range for this position is expected to be:

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If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume.

We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.