Program Manager

This position requires Automotive Manufacturing Experience.

Program Manager Responsibilities

· Administer Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), per customer and company standards

· Review incoming drawings, CAD data, sketches, EWO's, Fastrackers, etc., affecting current and awarded business

· Concept/sketch stock strips, die line ups, checking fixtures, automation equipment, assembly equipment

· Manage program cost accounting, assist in quoting and estimating team as required

· Chair meetings including but not limited to: weekly program meeting, APQP meeting and Process improvement meeting

· Write customer correspondence and customer liaison with customer buyers, engineers, and quality personnel as required; copy all correspondence to sales department and all appropriate parties to ensure effective communication

· Interface with vendors

· Interface through purchasing with material suppliers

· Participate in Continual Improvement activities

· Interface with all departments such as quality, finance, human resources, maintenance, production, and materials to produce best quality products at least costs

· Write purchase orders to submit for approval

· Approve tooling invoices prior to payment by insuring tooling vendor has fulfilled all obligations such as building tooling to meet company specifications, parts quality requirements and required production rates

· Handle confidential information on a regular basis

· Encourage safety and housekeeping practices and lead by example. Promote and practice “safety first” policy by addressing hazards, defective equipment and unsafe conditions immediately.

· Promote and facilitate Open Door process, effective communication and Fair Treatment

· Adhere to customer requirements, Business Operating System and company policies

Program Manager Qualifications

· Able to prepare, read and interpret written reports, instructions, procedures and guidelines

· Able to read and interpret blueprints and schematics

· Able to manage and schedule multiple priorities and meet deadlines

· Able to use computer and software as required

· Able to work flexible and additional hours

· Must have good understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Program Manager Requirements:

Injection Molding experience

8+ years in manufacturing

Knowledgable in use of:

-automotive checking fixtures

-APQP process

-manufacturing processes

-digitizing

-CAD/CAM

-automotive drawings

-Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

-computer programs (MS Office, MS Project, Excel, Word, Inventor)

-transfer mechanisms

-SPC

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Salary $90,000 - $110,000 a year.