Manufacturing Program Manager (Automotive)

ALTEN • Dundee, MI

403d • $80,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Manufacturing Program Manager (Automotive) at Alten Technology USA is responsible for overseeing production operations, ensuring efficient manufacturing processes, maintaining quality standards, and leading a team of production staff. This role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to implement effective strategies that drive productivity and enhance product quality in the automotive manufacturing sector.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical/engineering field.
• Proficiency in English.
• Familiarity with SPW pillars methodology and its implementation.
• Previous experience in plant, project, or process engineering, such as Process Leader or Process Engineering Group Leader.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in automotive manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Assists in program management and managing milestones.
• Supports the definition of the Industrial Scenario including volume & capacities, MoB deck, plant allocation, and build scenario.
• Develops Timing L3/L4 for Process Engineering and helps define and validate Internal Industrial Investments.
• Assists in defining Transformation Costs and Total Production Cost (TPC).
• Supports the management and monitoring of Plant Launch Costs.
• Aids in managing and monitoring Process Engineering resources (FTE, skills, targets, forecasts, staffing).
• Supports forecasting Quality as shipped to customers (0 km ppm / 3 MIS ppm).
• Assists in defining Technical Contract documents for Industrial Tech Spec (ITS) and Process Tech Spec.
• Organizes Intro Workshops and supports energy consumption target setting and forecasting.
• Contributes to defining the 'Want to Be' (WTB) process in alignment with new implementations.
• Supports handover activities to the plant and manages open issues during ramp-up.
• Manages the introduction of process innovations and new technologies per the Innovation roadmap.
• Supports the definition and validation of risks & opportunities.
• Manages the definition, sourcing, and industrialization of manufacturing equipment and tools.
• Oversees process and station layout design and contributes to plant layout planning.
• Manages equipment and tooling acceptance processes and the specification of spare parts for coding.
• Oversees PQC (LC3PIM) and Manufacturing Process Readiness Qualification (MPRQ).
• Manages PFMEA and control plan development, cycle time definition, and monitoring.
• Manages capability assessments and supports FIBE in finalizing scope, timing, specifications, and implementation for Facilities & Buildings.
• Approves ILE plans for internal logistics assets and equipment based on process consistency.
• Approves SC plans for racks and packaging in accordance with process consistency.
• Manages Design for Manufacturability (DfM) activities from the manufacturing side.
• Supports basic skills training, including product knowledge, and manages machinery and equipment training for the process.
• Manages Quality Manufacturing Lessons Learned (QMLL), including Process and Plant Lessons Learned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees