Job Details

Responsible for driving AQP; managing the supporting function teams to deliver flawless launches; responsible for multiple concurrent program launches, including all costs, timing management, and product change control;  tracking and managing costs and timing for all programs; reporting out monthly on status; responsible for the performance and development of standard work procedures within the Program Launch department; maintaining and driving action plans to close open customer and program specific issues; engage in the use of standard open issues tracking; following AQP and standard milestone-based launch process as well as drive the team for use across all programs; leading milestone reviews and senior level reporting of program issues and critical requirements that need senior level buyoff; providing timely feedback to senior management regarding customer concerns; elevating issues in timely fashion; supporting Sales staff in screening and cost gathering efforts; utilize and apply knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Microsoft Project, engineering drawings, PLEX PLM software, APQP, PPAP, OEM and Tier supplier requirements, automotive program launches, automotive manufacturing, cross functional team coordination, change management, and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to accomplish necessary tasks; maintaining accurate records of all product/process changes and their impact to cost; creating and conducting proposal presentations for both regional and global senior staff; controlling expenses to meet budget guidelines; adhering to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes and ensure that they are communicated and implemented within the team; supporting Cross functional team development via succession planning and annual review process; ensuring that all departments are coordinating effectively to meet required program timing and cost delivery targets; setting examples for the cross functional team in areas of personal character, commitment, organizational and selling skills, and work habits; and maintaining contact with all supporting departments to ensure high levels of program communication and deliverables are being met.

Location: 2020 Taylor Rd., Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326

Salary: $105,144 per year;

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, or related field of study (will accept equivalent foreign degree);

Experience: Two (2) years in the position above, as an Industrial Engineer, as a Program Manager, as a Supplier Quality Engineer, or in a related occupation;