Mechanical Program Manager

Placement: Direct Hire, Non-Temp

Industry: Automotive Manufacturing Industry

Job Title: Automotive Program Manager-Mechanical Brake Division

Location:Livonia, Michigan

Salary Range: $120,000 to $130,000 (DOE)

JOB DESCRIPTION:
•Leader responsible for programs/projects from inception to the conclusion of the program. Customer/Client Liaison
•Meet profitability, capital, and tooling recovery financial targets at launch.
•Oversee functional areas during development to meet key deliverables. (Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, AME, Finance, Quality, Production)
•Ensure cross-functional involvement in quality processes to improve launch quality.
•Monitor timing, quality, technical and financial risks and issues on assigned projects. Mitigate risks or resolve issues where possible.
•Ensure that timely and accurate Gate Reviews and routine reports are conducted on assigned projects, using these tools to expose risks and elevate issues.
•Determine post launch profitability (as reported by the plants) as early as possible in development, and understand and report gaps to business case profitability. Identify systemic differences.
•Use reporting tools as directed
•Remain flexible to changing responsibilities and workload adjustments.
•Manage day to day priorities of project team members. Participate in team member annual appraisal and EPDP objective and training plan development

MUST HAVE MEET THE BELOW QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED:
MS in Engineering or MBA
7+ Years Automotive Mechanical Engineering Background
7+ Years of Program Management
PMP Certification is a huge plus
Braking Experience is a plus