Program Manager Automotive

DBG Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading metal stamping company in Mississauga is seeking a Program Manager to coordinate projects and ensure customer requirements are met. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of project management experience, particularly in automotive launches, along with proficiency in 3D CAD software like SolidWorks or NX. Responsibilities include managing project timelines, budgets, and liaising with customers. This role offers an opportunity to work with a committed team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Previous Program Management experience with automotive launches.
• Experience with stamping and welding processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects kick off upon receipt of purchase order.
• Ensure that contract review meetings are held timely.
• Establish project budget with all departments involved.

Skills

Project management

3D CAD software proficiency

GD&T knowledge

Automotive industry experience

Education

Post Secondary Education in engineering degree/certificate

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

DBG is a full-service organization that is committed to providing our customers with exceptional quality, on time delivery and cost saving opportunities. DBG supplies high quality metal stamping & fabrication to the automotive, heavy truck and appliance industries. At DBG, we rely on the strength and experience of our Associates for our success.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate projects kick off upon receipt of purchase order/authorization and all applicable documentation.
• Adhere to work order system protocol to establish all required documentation.
• Ensure that contract review (QS-9000 4.3 procedure) meetings are held with all applicable production team members in the time frame allotted.
• Project timelines and all other documentation related to timing and receive sign off from production plant sponsors or customers.
• Oversee all new tooling/equipment designs and ensure that all customer criteria and standards are met.
• Champion all design reviews required. (QS9000 4.4 procedure). Ensure that all meeting minutes and documentation is properly signed off and all counter measures and modifications are followed up.
• Sources of inspection fixtures and other required quality gauges. Follow up on build status and timely delivery as dictated by project timeline.
• Oversee all outsource tooling/equipment with the assistance of technical functional managers. Audit and monitor progress while ensuring all sub-suppliers adhere to DBG specifications.
• Establish project budget with all departments involved. Maintain and update accurately with given systems as required.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT/CONSULTING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist sales and estimating on quote reviews and process information.
• Support departments within Engineering in regards to project timing and budget information.
• Customer support as required by Account Manages on new or current projects.
• Assist production plants with customer quality requirements and expectations.
• Facilitate any customer visits on behalf of the production plants and as required for the purpose of progress reporting.
• Assist toolroom/plants with procurement of specialty items or services as required.
• Review all new tooling and equipment designs and facilitate cross functional buyoff of the design.
• Will and able to work with their hands to support the cross functional team when necessary.

EDUCATION REQUIRED

• Post Secondary Education in engineering degree/certificate or equivalent experience.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Previous Program Management experience with automotive launches.
• 5+ years project management experience.
• Experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks or NX).
• Proficient with GD&T.
• Previous experience with stamping and welding processes.
• Experience with Customer/ Supplier interaction experience.

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.