Automotive Exteriors Program Manager

About the role

The Engineer – Program Manager Position is responsible for independently working as a manager assigned to a task or project, acting as a key customer contact to develop a clear understanding of all customer standards and scope of work. In addition, the position liaises with suppliers and other internal departments to ensure the program or project is completed in a timely manner, adhering to budget allocation while exceeding customer expectations. This position will offer guidance and support to other engineers.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder, to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged people.

Job information

• Job Identification: 12763
• Job Category: Operation
• Location: 355 Silvercreek Parkway North, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1E6, CA (On-site)
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Job Shift: Days
• Vacancy Status: This is an existing vacancy

Responsibilities

• Take new products from the concept stage to production stage.
• Ensure all program elements are being tracked to ensure budgets and timing commitments are maintained, and changes in program status are effectively communicated to all stakeholders.
• Identify capital equipment sources.
• Supervise buy-off of equipment.
• Direct APQP team and activities.
• Lead technical component specification, sourcing, and supplier development.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts based on feedback from external and internal related performance indicators.
• Specify special tools and fixtures where needed.
• Estimate cycle times for each operation in the process.
• Prepare quotations.
• Maintain control of customer drawings and revisions.
• Ensure that the process is capable of producing parts to specifications.
• Modify the process and update all relevant documentation when required.
• Keep records and transmit information to other departments.
• Evaluate the ability of current building systems to address increased demands from plant operations.
• Complete production and completion schedules to track process and progress of projects.
• Establish, review, and approve the annual budgets for departments.
• Analyze the cost categories of budgets to identify waste reduction measures.
• Direct and coordinate project teams when designing, developing, and building products.

Requirements

• Post-Secondary Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Completion of a Program Management Course or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two years experience in a machining or manufacturing environment.
• Able to write technical proposals.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in all applicable software applications (i.e. Microsoft Office including Project, AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
• Experience with the use of statistical analysis software and computer-assisted design, manufacturing and machining.
• Ability to make presentations to senior management during annual meetings.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Social committees and sports teams.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.