Program Manager

Coplas is a leading supplier of exterior components and systems to the automotive industry. We are committed to grow our business through innovation, disciplined execution, lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement in technology, cost, quality & delivery. The contribution and development of our employees is the foundation of our success.

This is an exciting and unique opportunity for an individual looking to build their career in an Automotive Production Environment. We are seeking a knowledgeable, self-directed and hardworking individual interested in the automotive industry as a Program Manager at our Sterling Heights, MI facility.

• Reporting to the Manager of Program Management, the Program Manager would develop and maintain programs from inception through to production.
• To be familiar with and practice and promote all aspects of the ISO9001:2015 and IATF 16949 Quality System and Health & Safety policies.

Education, Training, Skills and equivalent Experience:

• University Engineering Degree or College Diploma; Mechanical, Chemical or equivalent
• APQP Process, Strong Computer skills (Microsoft Office, CAD), Root Cause Analysis, Complex Mathematics, Leadership, Self Motivated, Decision Making, GD&T.

• Training, Supervision, Communication, Performance & Department Management, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis, Utilize Computer Programs to support activities, Strong Mechanical Assembly, Dimensional, Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in plastics/painting/assembly automotive production environment in engineering role. Minimum 2 years in launch engineering role.

Details of Principal Duties, Activities and Responsibilities:

• Manage programs (New and Revised) from Customer Business Award to Successful Production Sign off of Launch
• Assemble and Lead APQP team to ensure launch is completed on time, on budget and all Customer and Coplas Requirements are met
• Co-ordinate and Ensure the preparation of prototype/production sample submission
• Co-ordinate and Ensure through Quality resources that all required dimensional, appearance and laboratory data is properly submitted on a timely basis
• Co-ordinate and Ensure production readiness through Engineering resources on team for facility changes, equipment installations, packaging
• Create and Maintain the program APQP binder and orderly filing of engineering drawings, specifications, change notices and project history
• Participate in design and readiness reviews with the customer and support Assembly plants during build events and during launch.
• Manage Sub-Suppliers during launch with help of purchasing and quality.
• Manage tooling suppliers including costing, tool designs, builds, trials and production sign off
• After Launch support program through Engineering Changes
• Prepare cost reduction proposals
• Review programs for continuous improvement
• Root cause all verbal and written customer concerns during launch
• Participate in costing of new programs
• Provide supplier performance information to the Purchasing group
• Visit customer and supplier locations
• Other duties as assigned
• ISO9001:2015 AND IATF 16949 duties as required

Our continued growth provides a work environment that encourages continuous learning, training and opportunities for career development.

Coplas is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees and external parties feel valued, respected and supported. Coplas aims to offer accommodation for those with disabilities. Please advise us if you require an accommodation.

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