B.S. in Engineering or Business Administration; MBA preferred.
Minimum of one year experience in project or process engineering.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Must meet ITAR compliance and have an understanding of technical procedures.
Responsibilities
Manage the scope of the program and report status updates to the team.
Initiate and oversee engineering requests for production and prototypes.
Develop and utilize an open issues matrix to track project progress.
Ensure PRP forms and relevant tracking documents are maintained accurately.
Complete documentation and monitoring of PCR/ECN processes for the program.
Conduct performance evaluations and guide team members in accountability.
Identify training needs for back-up team members when absent.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
Collaborative work culture with cross-functional teams.
Engagement in diverse product life cycle phases from design to launch.
Full Job Description
Position Summary: The Program Manager is responsible for managing a cross-functional Program Team to ensure successful program execution and launch throughout product life cycle. Responsible for facilitating the Product Realization Process (PRP) and Engineering Change Processes (PCR/ECN) to ensure Customer Satisfaction, Production Readiness, and PPAP's on time. Act as the primary customer interface on all assigned programs.
Essential Job Functions include, but not limited to, the following:
Manage program with scope provided.
Summarize and report project status to teammates.
Initiate and manage production and prototype engineering requests.
Develop and utilize the open issues matrix.
Develop an open issues list with assigned task owners and required due dates
Manage projects as defined with assistance from the Senior Program Manager.
Communicate program timeliness to internal company departments.
Ensure the program team maintains all PRP forms, program management tracking documents, and customer APQP documents, including appropriate storage.
Complete the tracking, documentation and monitoring of all aspects of the PCR/ECN process for a specific program.
Ensure relevant documents are amended and relevant personnel are made aware of the change requirements.
Conduct timely and meaningful performance evaluations for direct reports, and provide input into the performance evaluations of associates reporting under indirect supervision.
Help set the direction for team members and hold individuals accountable to performance standards and strategic objectives.
Identify and train a back-up(s) to manage key tasks when absent.
Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader.
Position Skills and Experience Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Minimum of one year post undergraduate degree experience in a project team or process/manufacturing engineering role.
Bachelors of Science in Engineering or Business Administration.
Masters of Business Administration preferred.
MUST meet ITAR Compliance
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to effectively interact with associates and customers at all levels.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to interpret and analyze technical procedures and customer specifications.
Independent and organized work style: effectively manages time and prioritizes multiple tasks.
Ability to create project plans and timelines based on input from other team members.
Understand task dependencies and each task's potential to impact project timing.
Prior experience managing or coaching less experienced team members.
About Shape Corp.
Shape Corp. is a global full-service supplier of lightweight steel, aluminum, plastic, composite and hybrid solutions. The company primarily serves the automotive sector, but also has customers in the appliance, office furniture, and renewable energy industries. Shape Corp. was founded in 1974 and has since grown to become a leading provider of innovative solutions for lightweighting, noise and vibration reduction, and aerodynamics. The company has manufacturing facilities in the United States, Mexico, and China, and employs over 2,500 people worldwide.
