Program Management Engineer

Metal Technologies•Hillsdale, MI

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About The Position

Under the direction of and reports to the Sr. Program Manager. Program Management Engineer is a development role leading into a Program Manager. This role is specifically responsible for leading and scaling MTI’s outside OEM machining business, where third-party machine shops process MTI castings and ship directly to Tier 1 OEM customers. This position is designed as a rotational leadership role with the expectation of transitioning into Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, or another technical leadership role within 2–3 years as program launch activity stabilizes. Functions of the Program Management Engineer and Program Manager are to participate and lead the Planning for Product Realization process once a product is identified as high potential or released to MTI by our customer. This position manages the internal and external Product Launch activities affecting all new and transferred customer products, as well as engineering changes. In addition, this role will manage outsourced machining partners, ensuring capability, quality, delivery, and cost performance meet MTI and OEM expectations.

Requirements

Exceptional written, verbal and computer skills (including working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project).
Strong understanding of automotive industry’s quality requirements including IATF-16949 and ISO-9001, PPAP, and AIAG Core Tools.
Ability to travel to OEM’s and MTI facilities coordinating technical reviews, status updates, direction, and priorities to ensure seamless launches.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
Demonstrates skills and knowledge in the following areas: project management, program management, and commercial terms.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a wide range of employees, customers, and suppliers.
Minimum B.S. in Business or Engineering or extensive industry experience
Minimum three years of experience in a manufacturing environment, sales, engineering, or quality with Tier 1 or 2 automotive parts supplier.

Nice To Haves

Training in IATF-16949 / ISO-9001, AIAG Core Tools and project management is preferred.
Experience in foundry, machining, or metals industries preferred.

Responsibilities

Define program objectives and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Communicate financial benefits and budget of the programs.
Develop timelines program execution.
Identify and manage interdependencies between projects.
Establish program governance structures and processes.
Monitor and drive progress across new, plant transfers, and engineering change projects to ensure they stay on track.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies and standards. AIAG Core Tools, and IATF-16949 / ISO-9001 procedures.
Facilitate APQP meetings, Manufacturing Feasibility Reviews, Team Feasibility Reviews, PPAP/product launch timing, and post launch reviews with customers, MTI facilities.
Coordinate the implementation of customer specifics including purchase orders, prints, specifications, quality requirements, product requirements, commercial items, customer portals, shipping requirements, packaging and label requirements, EDI setup, and tooling invoicing authorization.
Communicate with stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations.
Provide regular updates to executives and other key stakeholders.
Manage stakeholder engagement and resolve conflicts.
Allocate resources across projects efficiently.
Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure optimal use of resources and budget.
Identify and address resource gaps or constraints.
Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Monitor and manage issues that arise during program execution.
Ensure timely escalation and resolution of critical problems.
Overall accountability for on time and seamless launches.
Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and QMS dashboards.
Prepare and present status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.
Conduct post-program evaluations and lessons learned.