Program Manager

Linamar Corporation

Michigan

On-site

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Employee Benefits including Drug, Dental & Vision

401k Program

Opportunities for career advancement

Discounts for local vendors and events

Job summary

Linamar Corporation seeks a skilled project manager for their engineering organization in Michigan. The role involves managing product engineering projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and facilitating project timelines and deliverables.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 5-10 years of experience, and strong project management skills. Linamar offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

5-10 years of related experience in project management.
Ability to negotiate with external experts.
Skills in strategic thinking and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

Manage product engineering projects from proof-of-concept to production.
Coordinate cost studies and manufacturing feasibility.
Facilitate project status reviews and document outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Process analysis

Budget management

Strategic thinking

Negotiation skills

Creative problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

MBA or PMP certificate

Job description

Job Summary

Manage and organize product engineering projects as part of the Engineering organization. Responsible for managing and coordinating the technical, procurement, manufacturing, building and testing aspects of a program from the proof‑of‑concept phase through production.

Responsibility

Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements in the facility’s geographic location and:

The Global Operating System Plays.

OHSAS 18001:2007 Health and Safety management system standard.

ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management system standard TS 16949 Technical Specification Management and Linamar Quality Basics system standards

Support, foster, promote and demonstrate Linamar’s core values and leadership behaviors.

Maintain balance between customer, employee and financial satisfaction by maximizing facility/department performance indicators to align to Linamar’s stepping stool of success strategy.

Support and maintain department lean initiatives as set out in LPS system requirements.

Manage project timeline and deliverables with updated timing/work plans. Responsible for driving project requirements within Linamar organization to meet work‑plan objectives and alerting management when tasks are off track.

Work directly with internal groups and customers as needed to manage project timing and deliverables.

Coordinate cost studies, manufacturing feasibility and advanced prototype customer quotes. Work with cross‑functional teams such as cost estimators, purchasing, engineering and partner companies to complete the cost information.

Coordinate with engineering development team and other Linamar facilities as appropriate to manage any procurement, build and test activities related to the projects. Follow the prototype and test quote processes.

Support project budget objectives and standardize project financial tracking formats.

Facilitate resolution of open issues and bring the results to a conclusion for go/no‑go decisions.

Facilitate project status reviews and gate reviews. Document and distribute meeting minutes.

Document project status summaries for reports‑outs such as management reviews, customer meetings and technical reviews.

Manage the transition from the product engineering and development phase to product launch with handoff to the production teams. Provide ongoing support as needed to assure successful production launch.

Academic/educational Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field is required.

5-10 years of related experience.

MBA or PMP certificate would be a plus.

Required Skills/Experience

Lead large‑scale process for a project that includes project management, process analysis, development, and implementation.

Implement Best‑In‑Class approach and develop project definition, direction and lead process from inception to final deployment into production or completion of process.

Ability to negotiate and work with external experts regarding technical aspects of projects.

A creative problem‑solving mindset with business acumen to aid teams in obtaining ideas, and lead through development and execution.

Proven business knowledge, including the ability to assess and pursue new opportunities.

Ability to manage project budgets and expenditures to project plan budget.

Requirement to provide training and continuous monitoring during and after project completion to ensure compliance with the changed process.

Ensure champions, process owners and functional leaders are provided the business support required to develop and to implement process changes.

Strong skills in strategic thinking, teaming, communication, project management and analytical skills.

Exhibit high personal standards of commitment and integrity.

Self‑starter with the ability to work independently with little direction.

What Linamar Has to Offer

Competitive Compensation

Employee Benefits package includes but is not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.

401k Program

Opportunities for career advancement.

Sustainability Council

Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

Linamar Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.

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