Program Manager - Grand Rapids, United States - ADAC Automotive

ADAC Automotive
ADAC Automotive
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Grand Rapids, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Essential Responsibilities:


  • Issue and manage ADAC CN's.
  • Assist in creation of customer EC's and temporary approvals (CN's, EWOs, WERS etc.)
  • Issue, monitor, update, and distribute timing plans.
  • Communicate program status. Escalate as required
  • Lead and direct team members activities.
  • Assist in coordination of commercial quotes and review for accuracy.


  • Support customer meetings

  • APQP Status, design reviews, cost reviews, change control, etc.
  • Establish and track open issues.
  • Track and report on program profit margins and tooling budgets.
  • Fill in support for non PM related activities.

Education & Experience:


  • Preferred education
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Plastics Engineering, or Operations Management.
  • Preferred 10 years of total experience in engineering and/or management in plastics design, manufacturing, and quality.
  • Training certification in related Automotive and Plastics engineering disciplines a plus.

Non Essential Responsibilities:


  • PBO assignments.
  • Travel as needed to support sales, project development, launch, and engineering changes.
  • Support PE's and Lab for DVP&R scheduling.
  • Other tasks as assigned by management.

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:


  • APQP, FMEA, CAE, DFM, Product design, MS Project, GD&T, Problem solving methods, Lean practices.
  • Active engagement in selling new programs, changes, and ADAC/VAST to our global customers.
  • Understanding of accounting principles as they relate to cost estimating, budget tracking, and return on investment.
  • Ability to travel internationally to support global customers is preferred.

Experience:
Preferred

  • Training certification in Automotive and Plastics Engineering disciplines a plus

years:
Previous experience as a Program Manager - Automotive Industry preferred


Education:
Required

  • Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field
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