Automotive Program Manager - Dayton, United States - Fuyao Group

Description

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Fuyao Glass America Inc. is the world's largest automotive glass fabrication and value-added assembly facility, with great products and a strong market position worldwide. The Fuyao plant produces laminated and tempered automotive safety glass and supplies the world's top automotive brands.

Fuyao Glass offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including Health, Medical, Dental, Short and Long Term Disability, as well as a 401(k) plan.

The Program Manager will work with the Product Development Engineer and Advance Quality Engineer to quote, develop and launch new automotive glass products for OEMs. The PM will communicate directly with the customer on all matters concerning the initial launch of Windshields, Backlights, Doors, Quarter windows, and Sunroofs. Represent Fuyao at customer development events and meetings. Maintain documents in accordance with Fuyao policies, APQP and Customer deliverables.

New Product Launch

Capable of handling OEM Customers and multiple programs/window openings

Communication single point contact with OEM customers

Internal leader of Iron Triangle and OEM program

Several forms of communication are required: face-to-face meetings, emails, texts, WeChat, verbal, written forms, etc.

Key Player / Value stream leader for the OEM customer

Voice of the Customer for internal processes and proceedings

Organize internal teammates and processes to fulfill and support customer deliverables

Attend Customer build events and meetings as appropriate

International travel and some overnights are expected

Maintaining the program budget is a central requirement. This includes components, tooling, equipment and packaging purchases

Responsible for COST: from Quote to Invoice

Creator of timing charts, ensure ON TIME delivery of products to the customer

Other duties as assigned by management. Ability to work overtime and be multi-functional

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

3+ years automotive manufacturing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required

Previous positions of demonstrated dynamic matrix management, budget controls and timing chart creation

Bachelor of Science in Engineering fields or Business Management; Master's degree is preferred

Business Systems Knowledge:

Skilled in documentation of APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) & PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)

Manufacturing processes: High speed assembly, packaging, preferred glass bending and manufacturing

Exceptional Presentation Skills - Oral and Written

Must be 18 years of age or older

Fuyao Glass America Inc., Core Foundation Competencies including Ethics, Integrity, Values & Trust. Fuyao Glass America Inc. is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Salary Expectations must be included in application.