Project Engineer

Responsibilities include the following

(other duties may be assigned as needed)

Provides program management for customer programs, focusing on (1) the effective oversight of product launches, (2) vigilant cost containment, avoidance and reduction throughout a product's life cycle and (3) a comprehensive communications plan.

Works with all levels of the organization to build a case for the program and gain the commitment of Staff members for allocating the necessary resources.

Interacts with customer teams to help develop and lead programs designed to satisfy customer demands.

Serves as program owner, accountable for the execution and success of the program, which includes meeting the program's financial targets.

Directs, coordinates and exercises functional authority for the planning, organization, budget, integration and completion of prototype programs within the company.

Develops programs from inception thru start-of-production and beyond if needed.

Leads customer program teams through the established Program Management process. This includes strategic programs involving planning and defining objectives, product development, process development, product and process validation and initial production performance validation.

Drives the APQP process to meet cost, timing and delivery objectives in an IATF 16949 environment; ensures that internal and external documentation requirements are met.

Creates and manages program timelines to meet critical milestones.

Ensures customer team members are trained on Program Management process when needed.

Establishes and maintains communications as needed with both customer personnel and senior management.

Effectively presents high-level information to senior management and customers.

Ensures that inquiries or issues brought forth by customers and internal personnel are handled in a timely and effective manner.

Develops positive relationships with customers and facilitates effective product launches.

Creates an environment in which it is "easy" for our customers to to do business with now, and motivates them to award new business to us in the future.

Recognizes, identifies and drives changes & improvements to the Program Management process.

Reports program status to Management.

Qualifications :

3 years of experience in the automotive industry.

Technical Competencies :

PC skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Strong problem solving and negotiation skills.

Good knowledge of the automotive industry and customers

Core Tools (APQP, SPC, FMEA, MSA, PPAP).