JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Primary interface and point of contact between the Company and Customer for manufacturing programs to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Work with an interdisciplinary program team.
• Track and follow up on all open issues.
• Handles any changes related to the manufacturing programs such as customer engineering changes, supplier requested changes to a component or mfg. process, internal mfg. process changes, etc.
• Prepare and lead quote activities for responsible programs.
• Establishes program timelines and ensures that customer and internal milestones are met.
• Lead local and global APQP meetings within the organization but also with the customer; assist and solve technical issues as they arise.
• Assist Program Managers in other regions if the program is a global program.
• Establish SOR for manufacturing process equipment and leads RFQ process.
• Travel to customer locations for presentations and program meetings as required.
• Adhere to all rules and regulations of SHW.
• Any other reasonable request made by Management.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 7 years automotive experience, OEM(s), Tier 1 & Tier II.
• Must have worked a minimum of 2 years in a previous program manager position.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and /or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of ISO 9002 or TS 16949 ability to write procedures and work instructions.
• Experience with electro-hydraulic products would be an asset.
• Excellent communication skills dealing with Customers & Suppliers both internal & external.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experienced with MS Office and Project software.
• German language knowledge would be an asset.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude.
• Ability to travel internationally.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule if required.

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