Program Manager

Martinrea International; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Martinrea International is seeking a Program Manager to lead the Program Management and APQP process from award through launch for assigned programs. The role interfaces with customers and guides the Martinrea Program Team to deliver on schedule and budgets.

Requirements include an engineering/manufacturing degree, 5+ years in manufacturing/tooling with 3+ years in program management, English proficiency, and MS Office expertise. Spanish is a plus; travel or site presence may be needed.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Education in Engineering/Manufacturing (Tooling)
• Minimum 5 years in manufacturing/tooling; 3 years program management
• P.Eng or PMP designation preferred
• Spanish language ability is a plus; English required
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Extensive knowledge of metal stamping, assembly and quality requirements

Responsibilities

• Act as Program Manager leading Program Teams in Program Development with adherence to the APQP process
• Maintain Program Master Timeline and lead execution of all timing tasks
• Lead the Program Team to meet all Customer Deliverables
• Lead and optimize Program Financials
• Ensure tooling collection on-time and within budget
• Lead feasibility studies for designs and processes to hit milestones
• Prepare release documents for prototypes, projects and changes
• Provide customer support and act as Voice of the Customer to the team
• Develop engineering change quotations and present details to the customer
• Monitor cell layout, launch and run at rate; drive value engineering
• Identify opportunities to reduce investment and process costs
• Support APQP documentation development
• Monitor suppliers to meet project goals
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and company policies

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Spanish language (plus)

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing degree

P.Eng or PMP preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Martinrea is a leading supplier in the automotive industry. A company of tremendous diversity in products, markets, and people, we are committed to building a culture that fosters innovation, entrepreneurship and strong leadership. Our reputation and commitment, to producing superior products, has allowed Martinrea to develop strong business partnerships and trusted relationships with industry-leading clients.

As an employer of choice, Martinrea presents a unique opportunity at every level of employment. The best people become the engine of change for Martinrea's future.

Job Summary:

Program Manager in the Program Management and APQP process. Provide continuous Program Management support interfacing with the Customer and leading the Martinrea Program Team activities from award thru launch of assigned Programs.

Required Education & Experience:

• Post-Secondary Education (Undergraduate Degree or Community College Diploma) in the one of the following: Engineering Manufacturing (Tooling)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing/ tooling; minimum 3 years program management experience; P.Eng or P.M.P. designation preferred
• Communicator in the Spanish language, both written and oral is a plus
• Comprehension of the English language, both written and oral is required
• Excellent organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Strong time management skills Thorough understanding of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Extensive knowledge of metal stamping, assembly and quality requirements

Essential Functions:

• Act as Program Manager leading Program Teams in Program Development with adherence to the APQP process using the Martinrea PMP System
• Maintain Program Master Timeline and lead the Program Team in execution of all timing tasks
• Number one objective is to lead the Program Team to meet all Customer Deliverables
• Number two objective is to lead the Program Team to optimize Program Financials
• Assure tasks are complete and tooling collection is on-time or before targeted collection date (cash flow)
• Lead and conduct Program Teams in program feasibility studies for designs, processes that achieve key milestone dates
• Support and prepare release documents for prototypes, new projects, pilots, engineering changes and miscellaneous orders assuring conformance to Martinrea and Customer program requirements Assure tooling, capital and try out material requisitions for projects are issued in time to meet Program Objectives
• Provide customer support, the voice of Martinrea to the customer and the Voice of the Customer to the Martinrea Program Team Lead
• Assist the Program Team in generating engineering change quotations and presenting details to the customer
• Follow up all facets of the project from cell layout, launch and run at rate
• Value analysis and value engineering ideas
• Identify and realize opportunities to 1) reduce investment (tooling & capital) and 2) process reductions (manpower, rate, floor space, quality improvements)
• Support development of APQP documentation
• Monitor and assist suppliers on meeting project goals
• Determine and monitor all project goals
• Assess and implement continuous improvement projects in relation to current or future project planning
• Abide by all Company policies including, but not limited to Health & Safety, Quality & Environmental Systems, HR policies and Martinrea Employee Handbook
• Both office setting and production environment