Program Manager - SF Recruitment : Job Details

Program Manager Coventry Up to £55,000 DOE Scope of position: - Responsible for managing all aspects of a successful program from development to launch, including timing, engineering, testing, quality and profitability. Lead & Coordinate the program activities. Key Responsibilities: - Champion the quoting process for prototype and production quotes & timing. - Completes the Team Feasibility Commitment / Risk Analysis. - Develop and maintain program budgets. - Collects /reviews and understands program information from customers and MPS. - Responsible for developing and maintaining a program time line. - Champion of 'design for manufacturing' & Provides on going design input for conducting manufacturing feasibility and Customer requirements. - Coordinates all aspects of prototype related activities. - Manages and follows up on all new program testing, both internally & externally - Provide information for input into the preliminary bill of materials - Coordinates purchased components kick off and approval - Oversee kick off and approval of new/modified tooling / gauges check fixtures. (Must be present for all die trials.) - Must 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 - 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. - Support President's Message. - Adopt, practice, support and encourage KAIZEN and GEAR 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. - 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. - Perform other duties as required Key Areas of Authority: - Managing program timing and program budgets. - Managing the design and development of new products. - Managing the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) of new products and their launch.

Requirements: - Must have Engineering and or Tool & Die Maker degree, diploma or equivalent experience / background. - Minimum 3 years related experience 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. - multiUnderstanding of IATF16949 requirements and procedures would be an asset