Junior Developer Jobs in Novi, MI (NOW HIRING)

Summary/Objective

The Junior Program Manager works with the Product Development Engineer and Advance Quality Engineer to quote, develop and launch new automotive glass products for OEMs. The Junior PM will communicate directly with the customer on all matters concerning the initial launch of the program. Represent Fuyao at customer development events and meetings. Maintain documents in accordance with Fuyao policies, APQP and Customer deliverables.

Essential Functions

1. New Product Launch - Automotive Glass (Mainly encapsulation) - Capable of handling OEM Customers and multiple programs/window openings.
2. Internal leader of Iron Triangle and OEM program. Several forms of communication are required: face-to-face meetings, emails, texts, WeChat, verbal, written forms, etc.
3. Key Player / Value stream leader for the OEM customer - "Voice of the Customer" for internal processes and proceedings. Organize internal teammates and processes to fulfill and support customer deliverables.
4. Thoroughly understands purchasing procedure process and anticipates and handles any problems and questions pursuant to customer satisfaction.
5. Maintaining the program budget and timing is a central requirement. This includes components, tooling, equipment and packaging purchases and development. Responsible for COST: from Quote to Invoice.
6. Provide direction and support to program team (Fuyao Automotive North America and China), including scheduling meetings, updating open issues list, and any other project-related information.
7. Creator of timing charts, ensure ON TIME delivery of products to the customer. Back-up plan and expedited delivery schedules. Offset of delays
8. Monitor and report on the progress of the project to all stakeholders, including reporting to company management.
9. Attending engineering change meetings as needed at customer assembly and technical center. Responsible for implementing the engineering change in the plant.
10. Within the first 90 days - acquire product and process knowledge - commensurate with leadership role. Understand and be able to present to customer management core product lines.
11. Other duties as assigned by management. Ability to work overtime depending on program timing and be multi-functional. Nothing in the Position Description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Competencies

• Personal Computer literate, with analytical decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have any direct Supervisory responsibilities. However, managerial skill is expected in the program team.

Work Environment

1. This job operates between a manufacturing and office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines as well as interfacing with the operation of machinery on the floor.
2. Must be 18 years or older

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The position involves sitting, walking, and lifting up to 25 pounds for long periods of time throughout the day. The ability to move around the office environment and on the production floor and the ability to work at a computer workstation is required.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

Travelling is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business Management
• COMPUTER SKILLS - MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint. MS Project skilled.
• Outlook is the email client. Also, use of Skype, and SharePoint navigation.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with MRP/ERP software. Currently using Oracle

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master’s degree is preferred.
• IATF/APQP/PPAP training preferred.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Please Note:
We kindly ask that applicants do not visit our office in person to submit applications or inquire about the position. All applications must be submitted online through the designated platform.

Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact candidates whose qualifications closely match the requirements of the role. We appreciate your understanding.

Fuyao Automotive North America, Inc., Core Foundation Competencies including Ethics, Integrity, Values & Trust. Fuyao Automotive North America, Inc. is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Fuyao Automotive North America, Inc is a Drug-Free Workplace.