Program Manager at Amtec in Livonia, MI

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

As an active participant in the sales process the Program Manager will be responsible for part number tracking, design change tracking, providing basic technical support to customers and managing the pre-production delivery process. This will include interfacing with customers during all phases of a project as well as assisting to identify new business opportunities. This position will also require a basic ability to use AutoCad to help communicate harness design change information to the manufacturing facility where official drawings will be created.

The individual will need to have the ability to cultivate relationships with customer representatives, especially in the engineering community. This includes a full understanding of Customer Specific Requirements. Close teamwork with Sales personnel will also be necessary.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Act as the design change interface between external and internal customers.
2. Communicate design changes to the factories via AutoCad (not full drawing creation).
3. Manage pre-production delivery schedules and facilitate internal pre-production orders with factories.
4. Meet with customers to provide basic technical support and gain a clear understanding of product designs.
5. Help the Sales department to identify new business opportunities.
6. Provide technical information and advice on industry trends.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

1. Excellent organizational skills.
2. Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
3. Basic ability to use AutoCad to modify harness drawings

4. Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

5. The ability to work independently with a strong work ethic

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent automotive PM experience

Experience: 5-10 years of automotive industry experience.

Previous experience in applications engineering or program management.

Previous experience with automotive electrical harnesses preferred.

FCA program experience preferred.

BUSINESS TRAVEL:

This position may require traveling up to 20%

PHYSICAL DEMAND:

This position requires lifting up to 25 pounds frequently.