Program Manager

at  MULTIMATIC

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Multimatic is a global automotive supply company providing hardware and engineering services to OEMs around the world.
Multimatic Niche Volume Assembly is seeking a Program Manager to be responsible for managing all aspects of a successful program from development to launch, including timing, engineering, testing, quality and profitability.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Must have Engineering and or Tool & Die Maker degree, diploma or equivalent experience / background.
• related experience within the automotive industry preferred.
• Must be able to read and fully interpret Engineering Drawings and Standards (Applicable GD&T knowledge preferred).
• Intermediate computer skills in Spreadsheets, Word Processing, Microsoft Project, Internet, Flowcharts, and an understanding of Databases, MRP and CAD, software.
• High level of organizational skills required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to effectively interact with outside customers, suppliers, and all levels of employees internally, within a multicultural environment.
• Understanding of IATF16949, VDA 6.3 and VDA 6.5 requirements and procedures would be an asset.
• German speaking, reading and writing an advantage
  If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume.
  We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
  As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Champion the quoting process for prototype and production quotes & timing.
• Complete all required APQP activities, Gate reviews, team feasibility commitment /risk.
• Develop and maintain program budgets.
• Collects / reviews and understands program information from internal and external customers.
• Complete all customer required quote documentation – Quote letters, cost breakdowns and any other customer specific documentation.
• Maintain APQP folders with all documentation (Customer, Supplier and own).
• Responsible for developing and maintaining a program timeline.
• Champion of ‘design for manufacturing’ & provide on going design input for conducting manufacturing feasibility and Customer requirements.
• Coordinate all aspects of prototype related activities.
• Manage and follow up on all new program testing, both internally & externally.
• Provide information for input into the preliminary bill of materials.
• Coordinate purchased components kick off and approval.
• Oversee kick off and approval of new/modified tooling / gauges check fixtures. (Must be present for all tool trials.)
• Participate in the specification, sourcing and negotiations of assembly and tooling contracts for program along with Process Engineering.
• Coordinate the approval of tooling/line equipment for payment. (Must be present for Assembly equipment in house trials.)
• Arrange & authorize packaging development with process engineering.
• Conducts program milestone reviews, tracks open issues and reports the status along with corrective actions to the GM and VP on a monthly basis through Launch Readiness Reviews.
• Review and approve International Material Data System – IMDS submissions.
• Coordinates and reviews all Process sign-off.
• Interface with Quality Department and oversees the preparation of PPAP documentation and review submissions.
• Initiates and coordinates all new program release and engineering changes per the production ECN system.
• Must ensure the containment of new processes and parts until production is stabilized and there are no customer issues.
• Lead handover of project from APQP to production and monitor product for 3 months after launch.
• Complete production Layer Process Audits – LPA’s.
• Must be involved in DFMEA, PMFEA, DVP&R, FEA, Product drawings, Identification of key characteristics, control plan and design review processes.
• Communicate APQP information to customers, suppliers, sales and plant personnel.
• Customer interface for Project Engineering, Design Engineering, and Purchasing.
• Track and control development costs (FSS)
• Track and control product costs, tooling costs and capital costs.
• Actively drive Value Added / Value Engineering (VA/VE) activities and savings.
• Responsible for all deliverables. Track status of “Program Deliverables” and reconcile with cost during the life of the Program.
• Adopt, practice, support and encourage KAIZEN activities.
• Follow all departmental and general procedures where applicable, as indicated in the Procedure manuals.
• Work in compliance and conform to all current customers and or government standards where applicable; for example ISO14001 & IATF16949 and TISAX.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner.
• To perform scheduled audits for IATF16949, ISO45001, TISAX and ISO14001 as designated via audit schedules from management representative for each standard.
  The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

MANAGERIAL / SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

No direct supervisory responsibilities, but carries out appropriate leadership / project management responsibilities. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and reviewing work amongst the procurement team.