5-7 years of program management experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of engineering principles related to product launches.
Excellent communication skills for liaising among multiple departments.
Ability to analyze and present cost-saving proposals.
Experience in preparing internal and customer-facing documentation.
Familiarity with production life cycles and project management tools.
Willingness to travel frequently during the product launch phase.
Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of program management throughout the product life cycle.
Coordinate between departments including production, quality assurance, and engineering.
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers regarding program updates.
Provide technical support during internal and external product launches.
Analyze and present cost-saving opportunities to management and clients.
Prepare detailed internal quotes and ensure timely documentation flow.
Work with engineers to improve manufacturing processes and efficiencies.
Benefits
Access to professional development resources.
Opportunities for career advancement within Multimatic divisions.
Engagement in innovative project work.
Supportive team environment fostering collaboration.
Flexibility in work arrangements where applicable.
Commitment to diversity and inclusion in recruitment practices.
Full Job Description
Program Management Launch Engineer - Automotive
Location: Multimatic Tennessee, Lewisburg, Tennessee, United States
Responsible for all aspects of program management, for specific programs, up to and including prototypes, pre-production sample, production startup, customer launch and monitoring the overall program throughout production.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for program timelines, budgeting, quotations, prototypes, tool and automation follow-up (on-site & remote), pre-production samples, production start-up, customer safe launch, and monitoring throughout the production life cycle from an engineering perspective.
Keep the communication lines open between production, tool room, quality assurance, and engineering departments as well as other Multimatic Divisions.
Primary liaison between the customer and company for the program.
Produce customer presentations and technical support on new product launches both internally and externally.
Investigate, analyze, and propose cost savings to management and sales.
Perform engineering and manufacturing feasibility studies.
Prepare comprehensive internal quotes for new/existing programs and review all engineering changes (ECN) and customer breakdoens. Submit for approval.
Understand document flow and assure APQP gates are met in a timely fashion
Work with purchasing in procuring quotes for current and future cost-saving proposals. Analyze rejected quotes for improvements.
Establish timing parameters and ensure schedules are maintained with tracker.
Assist in tooling and manufacturing process development to reduce costs.
Work with Process Engineer to plan and implement new or revised process flows to improve plant layout and efficiencies.
Assist in the procuring and sourcing of tooling and equipment for new programs. Assist the Tooling Engineer, Quality Engineer & Process Engineer to ensure said tooling/equipment complies with the company's and customer's specifications, standards, and expectations.
Travel as required by company and customer.
Create and maintain program cash flow milestones & glide paths.
Provide direction to the Continuous Improvement Team (C.I.T.) by establishing goals and timing schedules to meet objectives.
Ensure that General Manager is updated regularly regarding program status.
Perform other duties as determined by the GM/AGM
If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume.
We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
