Program/Project Manager

Company: ABC INOAC Exterior Systems Inc
Location: Livingston
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY: The Program Manager must provide leadership and consistency for all new program launches utilizing advance quality planning methodology in order to achieve a smooth and successful start-up on time and within budget. Will also work with the sales team to prepare and coordinate RFQ's (Request for Quote) related to any new business. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Oversee and ensure standardization/consistency of approach for all new program launches in terms of advanced product quality activities including, but not limited to the following: -- Process FMEA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis) -- Capability Studies -- Process Control -- Process Verification -- Lab/Product testing -- Customer approvals --- PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) -- Product Validation -- Packaging issues -- Testing/Gauges -- Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and control plans -- Conducts line audits and participation in customer quotes -- Creation/implementation of inspection standards and limit samples -- Customer relations 2. Coordinate the efforts of Quality and Product Engineers in the development, and successful/timely launch, of new products. 3. Ensure that team members are participating and contributing to development efforts. 4. Serve as coach/mentor to Engineers when they are asked to serve as overall project Leader on specific new program launches. 5. Work closely with customers and sales team to successfully manage program from concept to production launch. 6. Use creative skills and experience to assist or facilitate team members in solving design and/or manufacturing problems with customers. 7. Lead group efforts in determining and establishing realistic program costs and timing through cost estimating efforts and program time line establishment. 8. Assist engineering manager in relaying company strategies and vision to team members. 9. Assist in determining staffing needs and requirements based on program requirements. 10. Establish, evaluate and monitor timelines in order to meet expectations of customer and the company for time, cost and quality. 11. Establish communication link between customers, launch team and production in order to meet production demands 12. Seek to find ways to improve the overall launch process and its effectiveness in order to bring profitable new programs into manufacturing. 13. Other assignments or tasks as requested by the Plant Manager. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND SKILLS REQUIRED: 1. Bachelor---s degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited University or College. 2. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). 3. High degree of attention to detail and accuracy. 4. Must be willing to travel, possibly overnight. 5. Must maintain strict confidentiality. 6. Excellent computer skills: Windows, Excel, PowerPoint and Word. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT : Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, use of hands to inspect parts, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, talking and hearing. Employee will occasionally lift and/or move product. Office environment: Moderate noise

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