Program Manager

Arrow Machine And Fabrication Group; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrow Machine and Fabrication Group seeks a Program Manager responsible for managing new part launches and ensuring customer satisfaction. This role involves coordinating teams, adhering to APQP principles, and requires a strong engineering background. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of relevant experience and a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in a related area is required.
• In depth knowledge of APQP and process improvement tools.
• Prior experience with metal cutting, forming, welding, and machining.

Responsibilities

• Manage a program from inception to completion, including all internal and external teams.
• Prepare and support Customer presentations and participate when needed.
• Ensure compliance to Company procedures and applicable standards.

Skills

APQP

Lean techniques

Mechanical drawing standards

Education

University Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Arrow Off Road Cambridge

1280 Balmoral Rd

Cambridge, ON N1T, CAN

Arrow Machine and Fabrication Group is an engineering-focused solution provider of machined castings, fabrications, and assemblies.

We serve OEM customers in the rail, material handling, mining, defense, heavy truck, agriculture, power systems, construction, nuclear, engineered products, architectural, and forestry industries.

We have access to the broadest range of metalwork solutions in the world through our elite group of companies. Arrow focuses on providing innovative design, quality craftsmanship, and exceptional customer service.

Position Summary :

The Program Manager will be responsible for launching new part numbers on time and within budget, while meeting the expectations of the customer. Disciplined adherence to APQP principles (both internally and externally) and planning for success is important in this role. For projects deemed critical, the Program Manager will be involved as early as the quoting stage, managing the program all the way through a successful PPAP, then monitoring for at least six months into production. They will plan & coordinate internal departmental activity, pertaining to customer expectations and / or issues.

This position will report to the Vice President of Business Development.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Manage a program from inception to completion, including all internal and external teams.
• Assist in identifying new business opportunities and supporting critical large program quotes.
• Promote APQP standards both internally and externally.
• Interact regularly, as the face of Arrow, with our customers supporting new business development activities.
• Delegate engineering design evaluations and work to complete projects within budget and scheduling restraints.
• Review industry policies and procedures to ensure data accuracy, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and support Customer presentations and participate when needed.
• Track and report on engineering targets (BOM cost, quality, customer and / or internal plant delivery timing, performance, project, and department engineering budget, etc.) for all assigned projects.
• Ensure engineering timing plans, defect / issues list, risk assessments, lessons learned are created and maintained and provide engineering status for project reviews (e.g. APQP milestones, etc.) according to program timing for all assigned projects.
• Ensure compliance to Company procedures (e.g. Process - Work Instructions) and applicable standards.
• Comply with the requirements of Quality Operating System (QOS).
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of product design techniques and can support design for manufacturability discussions.
• Understand the concepts of synchronous manufacturing and lean production manufacturing methodologies and the ability to formulate and implement a tactical plan.
• Document program timing and budgets in real time.
• Able to lead the functional teams from Quote to PPAP, with a monitoring stage after start of production.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement and assist in its implementation on an ongoing basis implementing lean manufacturing principles to improve plant productivity.
• Assist in the commissioning of new plants / lines equipment, and other systems to ensure that the introduction into the production facility is managed efficiently and with minimum disruptions.
• Follow safe work procedures; Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE); Use workplace tools and equipment as instructed; Report workplace hazards, injuries, and illness as soon as possible following event.
• Comply with duties and responsibilities as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act and ensure corrective action is taken when violations occur.
• Perform other duties as necessary for completion of projects and achievement of departmental goals.
• Ensure that facilities are in full compliance with all safety regulations.
• Follow and comply with all Operational Procedures and policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook, Quality and Environment programs (i.e. IATF, ISO 14001).

Educational Requirements, Skills, and Abilities :

University Degree in the Mechanical Engineering field, or other related field

Requires a bachelor's degree and 3-5+ years of experience in a related area

In depth knowledge of APQP, process improvement tools, product design techniques, mechanical drawing standards and GD&T

Prior experience with metal cutting, forming, welding (manual and robotic) and machining

Knowledge of Lean techniques

Ability to travel if required

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