What You’ll Do

Amsted Automotive Group, SMW Division, is seeking a Program Manager to be responsible for the full life cycle of our customer programs from quote and tooling design to ongoing cost control and customer relations. This is a highly technical role that also requires the successful candidate to be as adept at handling customer issues as they are at running an APQP process.

Act as primary point of contact to our customers when issues arise and work with plant teams to ensure timely and satisfactory closure.
Determine process flow for costing process.
Work closely with the sales team and our customers to calculate potential program cost and provide costing to finance. This will include understanding internal cost of manufacturing including tooling and machine costs.
Work with plant buying teams and engineering to obtain tooling, capital and raw materials needed for new and existing products.
Lead APQP Process for new programs or program changes.
Review and direct change proposals for part prints.
Track and document program-related ECNs (Engineering Change Notices).
Quote and process prototype parts.
Partner with manufacturing and quality departments to identify and execute on opportunities to improve part quality and manufacturing efficiency.
Identify and execute on opportunities to eliminate waste in customer programs utilizing Lean principles and tools. Participate and/or lead Elimination of Waste Team meetings and projects.
Participate in plant projects involving launch of new tooling and machinery.
Support SMW division and AAG goals and objectives through individual development planning and annual performance objectives.
Other duties as needed and assigned by manager.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

AIAG Core Tools.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Understanding of cold forming manufacturing processes and systems.
Understand and be able to read CAD and part print.
GD+T knowledge.
Possess working knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and Q1 compliance criteria.
Must be able to work with minimal supervision: self-starter.
Excellent communication skills for interaction with the workforce, suppliers, and customers.
Organized and efficient, with extensive multi-tasking and project management abilities
High level of personal accountability.
Collaboration Skills.

Education

Bachelor’s degree and/or minimum 5 years of work experience in tooling, manufacturing, and engineering.

Experience

Minimum 5 years of work experience in tooling, manufacturing, and engineering.

Previous experience in cost quoting process preferred.

Travel: Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required.

What's in it for you.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Incentive bonus
Medical
Vision
Dental
Prescription Drug Plan
401K
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Short-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement
Health and Wellness Reimbursement
Employee Recognition

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