Program Manager

AV Hiring USA; Claremont (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AV Hiring USA is seeking a Program Manager to join our team in Conover, NC. This role leads engineering changes across multiple product lines from design through launch, ensuring APQP and change-control compliance and supporting ISO-based quality systems.

The successful candidate interfaces with customers and internal teams to ensure smooth launches, manages BOMs in the MRP system, and drives cost efficiencies while meeting schedule and budget.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering Discipline.
• 1-3 years program management experience.
• 3+ years experience in Injection Molding.
• Working experience with ISO 14001, IATF 16949 etc.
• Working experience of CAD systems.
• Previous experience in automotive or automotive supplier industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the launch of new programs within budget.
• Be the program leader for all issues prior to PPAP approval.
• Ensure BOM loaded into the MRP system and SOP readiness.
• Use engineering change process to update BOM after loading and SOP.
• Provide sales with information to manage within requirements and costs.
• Oversee tooling and equipment suppliers within requirements and budget.
• Lead major engineering changes or tooling refurbishments after SOP.

Skills

Program management

Communication

ISO standards knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CAD systems

MRP systems

Job description

Join the team of a top globalautomotive, medical, and cosmeticsparts manufacturer in the role of Program Manager. Lead engineering changes across several product lines through design, launch, and support phases,managing compliance, and improving engineering process and efficiency. Abackground in plastic injection molding will be prioritized.

Position: Program Manager
Reporting to: Engineering Manager
Classification: Exempt
Location:Conover, NCSalary:$90,000-$110,000

Position Summary:

• Manages engineering changes and newproduct introduction.
• This position will actively manage compliance with APQP andchange control requirements.
• This position will interface with customers andcolleagues to ensure trouble-free launches ofnew products and changes to existing products.
• Maintain adherence to requirements of ISO 14001, IATF 16949,ISO 9001, ISO 5001 & TISAX that apply to activities performed

Essential Functions:

• Lead the launch of new programs utilizing company systemswithin budget.
• Be the recognized program leader at the customer andinternally for all issues prior to PPAP approval.
• Ensure that the BOM is accurately loaded into the MRP systemand all production items are identified and approved beforeSOP
• Utilize Engineering change process to implement changes toBOM after initial loading and SOP.
• Provide sales team with the necessary information to managewithin requirements & eliminate cost creep.
• Manage tooling & equipment supplier within requirements, molds/machines meet quality & cycle timestandards, delivered on time & within budget.
• Demonstrate each tool/equipment meets the targeted cycletime, scrap rate, part weight, and uptime efficiency throughofficial run-at-rate events.
• Lead corrective actions to resolve any cycle time, scrape rate,part weight & uptime efficiency after SOP, if necessary
• Interface with both production and company cost optimizationprojects.
• Lead significant Engineering Changes or major toolingrefurbishment projects after SOP.

Required Education &Experience:

• Degree in Engineering Discipline
• 1-3 years program management experience
• 3+ years experience in Injection Molding
• Working experience with ISO 14001, IATF 16949 etc.
• Working experience of CAD systems
• Previous experience in the automotive or automotive supplierindustry.
• Great ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal
• Computer experience required (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)