Manages all phases of programs from inception through completion, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Responsible for the pricing, schedule, and technical performance of programs or subsystems of major programs. Manages the overall manufacturing effort of the facility through the coordination and management of manufacturing, human resources, quality assurance, and continuous improvement for the location in support of the overall company objectives. Makes final decisions on issues relating to the project and ensures the program achievement of objectives.

Key Responsibilities - Essential Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Supports all company safety initiatives and programs.

• Provides input to and support of safety and lean manufacturing initiatives.

• Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.

• Assists with program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule and technical performance.

• Determine customer requirements and negotiate price with vendors for tools, equipment and services.

• Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer.

• May participate in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.

• Provides engineering support to sales for presentations to help sell manufacturing capabilities.

• May establish design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test.

• Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, which may facilitate programs across plant resources and regional PMO’s to meet master plans and schedules.

• Identifies program problems and develops solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.

• Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from various departments. Reviews status reports prepared by project team, modifies schedules or plans as required and escalates issues to management as required. Acts as advisor to program team regarding projects, tasks, and operations.

• Coordinates mold design process, assembly development and supply chain requirements by holding design reviews and weekly project status meetings.

• Acts as main communication interface between company, customers and vendors for new programs.

• Develops flowcharts, GANNT charts and other project report mechanisms as needed.

• Manages and coordinates program continuous quality improvement and cost reduction efforts and teams by developing and leading the QBR process.

• Develops overall cost improvement strategies for programs within area of responsibility.

• Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project, and arranges for assignment of project personnel in conjunction with senior staff members.

• Works with the GBU Team to improve all customer satisfaction measurements including NPS score.

• Helps drive continues improvement initiatives.

• Support all company safety and quality programs and initiatives.

• Other responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as needed, based on the evolution of the company and the requirements of the department/position.

Job Specifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or plastics engineering or related discipline with 6+ years of experience.

• Master’s degree in mechanical or plastics engineering related discipline with 4-6 years of experience.