Junior Program Manager

Fuyao Glass America Inc•Plymouth, MI

About The Position

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

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business Management
COMPUTER SKILLS - MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint. MS Project skilled.
Outlook is the email client. Also, use of Skype, and SharePoint navigation.
Knowledge of and familiarity with MRP/ERP software. Currently using Oracle
Personal Computer literate, with analytical decision-making skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Must be 18 years or older

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is preferred.
IATF/APQP/PPAP training preferred.

Responsibilities

New Product Launch - Automotive Glass (Mainly encapsulation) - Capable of handling OEM Customers and multiple programs/window openings.
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.
Thoroughly understands purchasing procedure process and anticipates and handles any problems and questions pursuant to customer satisfaction.
Maintaining the program budget and timing is a central requirement. This includes components, tooling, equipment and packaging purchases and development. Responsible for COST: from Quote to Invoice.
Provide direction and support to program team (Fuyao Automotive North America and China), including scheduling meetings, updating open issues list, and any other project-related information.
Creator of timing charts, ensure ON TIME delivery of products to the customer. Back-up plan and expedited delivery schedules. Offset of delays
Monitor and report on the progress of the project to all stakeholders, including reporting to company management.
Attending engineering change meetings as needed at customer assembly and technical center. Responsible for implementing the engineering change in the plant.
Within the first 90 days - acquire product and process knowledge - commensurate with leadership role. Understand and be able to present to customer management core product lines.
Other duties as assigned by management. Ability to work overtime depending on program timing and be multi-functional. Nothing in the Position Description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.