Job Description
Engineer - Program Manager
The Engineer - Program Manager Position is responsible for independently working as a
manager assigned to a task or project acting as a key customer contact to develop a clear understanding
of all customer standards and scope of work. In addition, liaison with suppliers and other internal
departments to ensure program or project is completed in a timely manner adhering to budget
allocating while exceeding customer expectations. This position will offer guidance and support to other engineers.
Performance Expectations
• Take new products from the concept stage to production stage.
• Ensure all program elements are being tracked to ensure budgets and timing commitments are maintained, and changes in programs status are effectively communicated to all stake-holders.
• Identify capital equipment sources.
• Supervise buy-off of equipment.
• Direct APQP team and activities.
• Lead technical component specification, sourcing, and supplier development.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts based on the feedback from external and internal related performance indicators.
• Specify special tools and fixtures where needed.
• Estimate cycle times for each operation in the process.
• Preparation of quotations.
• Maintain control of customer drawings and revisions.
• Ensure that the process is capable of producing parts to specifications.
• Modify the process and update all relevant documentation when required.
• Keep records, transmit information to other departments.
• Evaluate the ability of current building systems to address increased demands from plant operations.
• Complete production and completion schedules to track process and progress of projects.
• Establish, review and approve the annual budgets for departments.
• Analyze the cost categories of budgets to identify waste reduction measures.
• Direct and co-ordinate project teams when designing, developing and building products.
Credentials
• Post-Secondary Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Completion of a Program Management Course or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two years experience in a machining or manufacturing environment.
• Able to write technical proposals.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in all applicable software applications (i.e. Microsoft Office including Project, AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
• Experience with the use of statistical analysis software and computer-assisted design, manufacturing and machining.
Desired Characteristics
• Ability to make presentations to senior management during annual meetings.
What Linamar Has To Offer
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Social committees and sports teams.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.
