Appearance Program Manager
MEDA Engineering and Technical Servicess, LLC
Location
Windsor, ON | Canada
Job description
We are currently recruiting an experienced Appearance Program Manager to join our team supporting our client in the automotive industry.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduit between the Design Office, Craftsmanship Studio, Engineering, and the Vehicle Program Team for management of Interior and Exterior appearance parts
- Monitors materials and parts through Appearance Technical Approval Report, facilitates removal of internal and external roadblocks, evaluates risk, and presents overall status reports to high level management on a regular basis
- Frequent contact with external part suppliers and texture houses to ensure timely appearance approval
- Monitor ATAR process from tool kickoff through commercial approval, resolve issues, and remove roadblocks in accordance with company metrics
- Respond to program investigate bulletins with feasibility and timing related to color and material changes
- Monitor Color & Material mastering and facilitate communication between stakeholders
- Create and maintain a vehicle program database to document and track ATAR status
- Prepare and present materials to communicate ATAR plans, status, and next steps
- Provide weekly updates to internal and global stakeholders
- Co-chair with Craftsmanship Specialist, “Zone” meetings to communicate vehicle program appearance requirements, timing, ATAR Process and discuss open issues with External Suppliers and Supplier Quality
- Schedule and conduct Vehicle Harmony Reviews in conjunction with the Craftsmanship Specialist at pre-series (PS) build and launch to evaluate overall color and surface harmony
- Follow up with suppliers and resolve appearance issues in order to achieve commercial vehicle status by Job 1 Launch
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited or equivalent program
- A Minimum of 2 years in Product Engineering and/or Program Management
- Experience interfacing with cross functional teams
- Strong communication skills with all levels
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Project
- Creative skills and knowledge of color and materials a plus
- Must have a good methodology for planning
OTHER PERKS & BENEFITS:
- Paid Benefits after 90 days (individual and family) – extended medical, out-of-country coverage, dental etc.
- Pension eligibility, with employer match, after 1 full year of work (open enrollment every October)
MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates
MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.
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