NSK Corporation

Program Manager A

NSK Corporation • $80K — $110K *
Ann Arbor, MI 48103In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
  • 4-6 years of relevant experience preferred; 6-8 years is ideal.
  • Familiarity with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) methods is a plus.
  • Strong project management skills with experience in managing complex programs.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of project plans for new program launches.
  • Create launch strategies to maximize APQP team effectiveness.
  • Engage in the formulation of manufacturing and engineering plans.
  • Assign and review tasks for APQP team members to ensure alignment with program goals.
  • Facilitate and document issues from APQP team meetings for resolution.
  • Coordinate resources and priorities to meet budget objectives effectively.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with customer project management teams.

Benefits

  • Generous vacation and holiday policy.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life insurance for employee security.
  • Short-term and long-term disability support.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for health-related expenses.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching.
  • Performance-based bonus plan.
Full Job Description
Program Manager A - NSK Corporation

The Program Manager A Role

Lead new program launch projects in accordance with established Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) methods. Coordinate the implementation of project work for major customer programs ensuring the programs meet NSK and customer objectives for timing, product performance, and cost. Assigned projects may have a high degree of design and process complexity.

Responsibilities

  • Develop project plans for new programs.
  • Develop program launch strategy/project/plan to support effective and efficient utilization of APQP team resources in execution of customer and company objectives and deliverables.
  • Participate in the development of manufacturing, engineering, and materials plans and how to leverage them in support of program objectives and master schedule.
  • Assign activities of APQP team members in support of program plan, review assignments with team members and their managers.
  • Facilitate APQP team program status review meetings; prepare meeting agendas, document and track open issues to closure.
  • Coordinate resources, assets, and priorities to ensure project budget objectives are met for unit cost, equipment, tooling, and samples to achieve the program profitability goals.
  • Develop, promote, and maintain effective working relationships with customer project management counterparts.
  • Develop proficiency in principles of APQP disciplines. Stay current with customer requirements, execute APQP system improvement projects as required.
  • Facilitate preparation of program status for tollgate/gateway meetings and monthly program review meetings.
  • Work with other Project Leaders as required.


Qualifications

  • This job requires a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 4 to 6 years of position-related experience; preferably 6 to 8 years of position-related experience.


Featured Benefits

  • Generous vacation and holidays
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Bonus Plan


About NSK Corporation

NSK Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer of bearings, automotive components, and precision machinery. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. NSK's products are used in a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, construction, and agriculture. The company has operations in over 30 countries and employs more than 31,000 people worldwide. NSK is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including the use of renewable energy sources and the development of eco-friendly products.
Learn more about NSK Corporation
Size
30,577 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
NASDAQ
NPSKY
* Ladders Estimates

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