Program Manager

Location: Concord, Ontario

Scope

The Program Manager manages all aspects of program development from concept through launch, ensuring successful execution in timing, engineering, testing, quality, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee program execution to achieve the organization’s strategic goals.
• Define scope, set goals, create roadmaps and timelines, and oversee the execution to ensure all milestones and budgeted targets are achieved.
• Identify and mitigate risks, resolve conflicts, and communicate with stakeholders to ensure all efforts align with objectives.
• Allocate resources effectively across the various teams, manage program budgets, and track spending.
• Identify potential risks, develop mitigation plans, resolve conflicts, track open issues, and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Keep all stakeholders informed of program progress, status, and any issues.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate program success and identify areas for improvement and efficiency.
• Champion the quoting process (including timing and deliverables) for prototypes and production.
• Lead design-for-manufacturing initiatives and provide ongoing feedback to stakeholders.
• Manage all testing and prototype related activities ensuring standards and maintained and requirements met.
• Oversee kickoff and approval of purchased components, tooling, gauges, and fixtures.
• Participate in specification, sourcing, and negotiation of assembly and tooling contracts in collaboration with Process Engineering.
• Approve tooling and line equipment for payment after successful in-house trials.
• Arrange and authorize packaging development with packaging and process engineering teams.
• Coordinate process sign-off and ensure readiness for production.
• Work with the Quality Department to prepare and review PPAP submissions.
• Initiate and coordinate new program releases and engineering changes through the production ECN system.
• Ensure containment and stabilization of new processes and parts prior to full production.
• Participate in DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP&R, FEA, product drawings, control plans, and design reviews.
• Liaise directly with customers (engineering, purchasing, project teams) regarding feasibility, risks, and the Statement of Work.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and applicable customer specific requirements.
• Work in a safe manner at all times.
• Adopt, practice, and support Kaizen principles and concepts including GEAR activities.
• Follow all Company procedures and policies and work in compliance and conform to standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or diploma in an engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience managing or supporting programs in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset.
• Experience with automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier program launches is an asset.
• Ability to read and fully interpret engineering drawings and standards.
• Strong understanding of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and other core quality tools.
• Solid organizational skills and ability to successfully manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with customers, suppliers, and employees at all levels.
• Knowledge of IATF16949, ISO9001, ISO14001, and related automotive quality standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office programs (Including Excel, Word and Outlook).
• Previous supervisory experience as a quality engineer would be beneficial.
• Excellent problem solving/judgement skills and high degree of attention to detail.
• Proven leadership, management, and supervisory abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills- dealing with customers and various departments.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• This job posting is for an existing vacancy. The total cash compensation range for this position is expected to be:

$84,000.00 - $134,000.00

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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.