PROGRAM MANAGER (3109)

Midwest Molding, Inc.; Bartlett, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest Molding, Inc. seeks a Program Manager in Bartlett, IL to oversee all Project Engineers from project inception through production launch. The role ensures customer specs are met, collaborates with customers and suppliers, and drives PPAP activities and quality documentation.

Responsibilities include reviewing engineering deliverables, coordinating with internal teams, and maintaining schedules to ensure on-time project completion while upholding ISO/IATF standards.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience.
• MS degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with gauge design and fixtures.
• Understanding of GD&T principles and blueprint reading.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Project Engineers from project initiation to production launch.
• Ensure customer specifications and requirements are met during engineering.
• Review PPAP activities, MSA, control plans and FMEA as needed.
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers and internal teams to meet timelines.

Skills

Strong communication

Gauge design

GD&T & blueprint reading

Education

BS Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or equivalent

MS Mechanical/Industrial Engineering preferred

Tools

MS Office

SolidWorks

Spinfire

MS Project

Job description

# PROGRAM MANAGER (3109)Bartlett, IL 60103## DescriptionThe Engineering Manager’s role is to oversee all Project Engineers with new and current programs to ensure all customer specifications and requirements are met.**Responsibilities*** Must be able perform all duties as performed by project engineer when needed.* Responsible for all project engineer’s duties from the inception of the project to the transition to manufacturing for production launch.* Strong verbal and written communication with customer(s) and suppliers(s) regarding all correspondence for new and existing projects.* Review all documented evidence throughout the engineering phase along with any other concerns that may arise during engineering.* Attend meetings and conference calls as required related to respective projects.* Oversee coordinated intercompany personnel and requirements to complete the project on time.* Review progress reports provided to customers regarding milestone completion, such as GANTT charts, APQP documentation, etc.* Taking into consideration MMI’s QMS and EMS, provide support to develop and maintain all related engineering documentation and PPAP activities such as MSA, control plans, PFMEA, FMEA, GR&R, SPC, etc.* Review that quality and production departments have full understanding and written requirements needed before the project is released to production.* Review with the team the tooling designs to ensure compliance with Midwest Molding’s tooling specification and customers’ requirements.* Review part drawing(s) and CAD model(s) and ensure feasibility of dimensions, manufacturability, quality, and any other characteristic to confirm on time delivery to the customer.* Oversee those activities that are coordinated with customers, suppliers, and internal team to ensure success of program launch.* If required, support Project Engineer to escalate topic(s) and/or issue(s) regarding on time delivery, quality and Commercial topics to upper management.**Additional Responsibilities*** Review departments for employee training and any other required resources.* Review meeting minutes from the Project Engineer.* Support, comply and ensure complicity of all company policies, procedures, and requirements. including Health and Safety regulations, Quality Management Standards (IATF 16949:2016) and Environmental Management Standards (ISO 14001:2015)## Qualifications* BS Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience* MS Mechanical/ Industrial Engineering is preferred or equivalent experience.* Prior work experience is preferred.* Strong verbal and written communication skills* Proficient using MS Office and engineering software such as Solid Works/ Spinfire is preferred* Proficient in using MS Project.* Experience with gauge design and fixtures.* Understanding of plastic injection molding and respective processes is preferred.* Thorough understanding of GD&T principles and Blueprint reading.