Program Manager 2

Troy Design Manufacturing Company•Plymouth, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Troy Design and Manufacturing (TDM) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company that utilizes advanced manufacturing processes like 3D design and printing, laser cutting, and automation for prototype and low-volume production of components for Ford vehicles. The Chicago modification center facility specializes in vehicle modifications for police interceptor platforms. TDM collaborates with the UAW to offer competitive compensation, benefits, and career development opportunities.

Requirements

B.S. degree or equivalent experience of 2+ years in a manufacturing process environment.
MS Suite experience – Excel, Word, Power Point.
Excellent written and verbal communication ability.
Knowledge of cost estimating and budget planning.
Ability to work with others.
Flexible, positive attitude and leadership characteristics.

Nice To Haves

Automotive related process experience.
Resource planning experience.
Previous skilled trade supervision is a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary customer contact for program planning.
Develop customer relationships and integrate TDM into vehicle teams.
Effectively roll out program deliverables and their impact to prototype and/or production tooling shops.
Conduct reviews and/or compose timelines, engineering data, and deliverables before program kick-off.
Lead kick-off meetings.
Participate in Engineering Change activities to support programs.
Update schedules following kick-off and upon receipt of engineering changes that affect program timing.
Analyze prototype concern sheets and review potential production impacts with Project Managers.
Conduct status meetings and assist the manufacturing team in containment planning for internal/external publishing.
Participate in the 8-D cross-functional team when required and contribute to lessons learned or debriefing processes.
Monitor and understand tooling status.
Attend customer-directed meetings as required.
Participate in end-item quality reviews and act as the liaison to the vehicle assembly site, attending AIMS issue meetings and conducting in-plant follow-up.
Perform other duties as required or requested.