POSITION TITLE;Pre-Planning & Cost Estimating Manager
PRIMARY PURPOSE:Under general direction of the Director of Prototype Program Management responsible for completion of company objectives supporting customer/corporate milestones. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Initial customer contact for future prototype programs and up-front program planning.
- Support & participate in customer Program Concept Definition (PCD) stage of program development.
- Align with NMPDC Body Manager and PD Engineering groups to define TDM end-item deliverables and scope of work for upcoming prototype programs.
- Identify key dates and lead set-up of Program outline based on Milestone & Deliverables worksheet plan.
- Initial tracking R/Y/G of critical Milestones during Pre-Planning phase, identify any issues, and lead containment actions and reporting.
- Facilitate early Program overview with TDM Senior Management for strategic planning (capacity, equipment, etc.)
- Organize BOM development and cascade necessary Program information into Cost Estimating and Scheduling teams to support their internal and external deliverables for budgetary estimates and capacity evaluations prior to Kickoff.
- Identifies long lead program items and secures necessary early funding to support program timing.
- Support initial DCV off Production tooling planning (material & parts) for both SBU and GVT commodities.
- Work with assigned Platform team and Platform Manager to transition management of Program from Pre-planning phase to Program Kickoff.
- Adjusts projections and planning based on customer actual milestones.
- Develops customer relationships and works to integrate TDM in vehicle team.
- Manager of Cost Estimating team supporting their normal responsibilities and deliverables including prototype cost models & quotes, RFQ logs, change control, PO tracking, records, etc., and process improvements.
- Reviews all major quotes for acceptability, accuracy, and cost strategy (including senior management as needed).
- Establishes quote timing goals and priority, and monitors for deviations.
- Directs meeting cadence and quoting strategy for change control on any given program.
- Maintains weekly (minimum) team meetings with CET and can report on status of quotes as required.
- Works with CET to develop new strategies and innovate processes for more timely and accurate quotes.
- Supports reporting on financial status of prototype programs to Senior Management.
- Leader in department planning, training, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Develops and presents out department measurables.
- Support TDM ISO 14001, QOS, and 5S Cross-Functional Team efforts.
QUALIFICATIONS:MINIMUM REQUIRED:A four-year degree or equivalent experience in Program Management.
Supervisor or Management experience.
Teamcenter proficient
Excel and Word proficient
PREFERRED:12+ years of experience in Program Management with strong customer service skills.
Supervisor or Management experience.
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Teamcenter proficient
Excel, Project, and PowerPoint proficient.
