Headstart Employment Solutions is hiring a Program Manager for our Client in Concord, Ontario

Your Responsibilities:

• Plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions; makes constructive suggestions; prepares for problems or opportunities in advance; undertakes additional responsibilities; responds to situations as they rise with minimal supervision; creates novel solutions to problems; evaluates new technology as potential solutions to existing problems.
• Makes sound decisions, bases decisions on fact rather than emotions; analyzes problems skill-fully, uses logic to reach solutions.
• Works harmoniously with others to get a job done; responds positively to instructions and procedures; able to work well with staff, co-workers, peers, and  managers, shares critical information with everyone involved in a project, works effectively on projects that cross functional lines; helps to set a tone of cooperation within the group and across groups, coordinates own work with others, seeks opinions; values working relationships; when appropriate facilities discussion before decision-making process is complete.
• Maintains high standards despite pressing deadlines; does work right the first time; corrects own errors; regularly produces accurate, thorough, professional work.
• Personally responsible; completes work in a timely, consistent manner; works hours necessary to complete assigned work; is regularly present and punctual; arrives prepared for work; is committed to doing the best job possible; keeps commitments.
• Understands, encourages and carries out the principles of integrated safety management, complies with or oversees the compliance with Company safety policies and procedures; completes all required ES&H training, takes personal responsibility for safety.
• Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, skills, equipment, procedures and materials. Applies knowledge to identify issues and internal problems; works to develop additional technical knowledge and skills.
• Writes and speaks effectively, using conventions proper to the situation; states own opinions clearly and concisely; demonstrates openness and honesty; listens well during meetings and feedback sessions; explains reasoning behind own opinions; asks others for their opinion and feedback; asks questions to ensure understanding; exercises a professional approach with others using all appropriate tools of  communication; uses consideration and tact when offering opinions.
• Listens and responds effectively to customer questions; resolves customer problems to the customer’s satisfaction; respects all internal and external customers; uses a team approach when dealing with customers; follows up to evaluate customer satisfaction, measures customer satisfaction effectively; commits to exceeding customer expectations.
• Anticipates problems, sees how a problem and its solution will affect other units; gathers information before making decisions; weighs alternatives against objectives and arrives at reasonable decisions; adapts well to changing priorities, deadlines and directions; works to eliminate all processes which do not add value; is willing to take action, even under pressure, criticism or tight deadlines; takes informed  risks; recognizes and accurately evaluates the signs of a problem; analyzes current procedures for possible improvements; notifies supervisor of problems in a timely manner.
• Is alert in a high-risk environment; follows detailed procedures and ensures accuracy in documentation and data; carefully monitors gauges, instruments or processes, concentrates on routine work details; organizes and maintains a system of records.
• Remains open-minded and changes opinions on the basis of new information; performs a wide variety of  tasks and changes focus quickly as demands change; manages transitions from task to task effectively; adapts to varying customer needs.
• Able to manage multiple projects, able to determine project urgency in a practical way; uses goals to guide actions; creates detailed action plans, organizes and schedules people and tasks effectively.
• Able to challenge conventional practices; adapts established methods for new uses, pursues ongoing system improvement; creates novel solutions to problems; evaluates  new technology as potential solutions to existing problems.
•  Coordinate APQP new product launch process internally and externally with the customer.
• Evaluation of the progress of the launch projects.
• Coordinate the specification and procurement of capital equipment, tooling, gauging and personnel for new launches.
• Coordination and implementation of Engineering changes.
• Attends and / or conducts meetings with customer, with respect to design / launch reviews.
• Maintains proper filing systems to ensure all information is properly stored and easily retrieved.
• Prepare business proposals/quotationsUndertakes other duties and responsibilities within the Engineering Department, if required by the Engineering Manager.
• Assists in the development of quotations for new work and engineering changes.
• Creation of quality documentation and work instruction for new equipment and tooling.
• Development and maintenance of quality documentation in the area of Process Flow diagrams, PFMEA’s, DFMEA’s, QA Function and Work Instructions.
• Provides Engineering support to other departments within the company as directed by the Engineering Manager.
• Initiates plans and ideas for cost reduction and / or quality improvement measures.
• Responsible for ensuring that the organization is working with the most up-to-date and pertinent engineering drawings, databases and parts list.

Your Qualifications:

• Engineering Degree/Diploma or Equivalent of minimum 5 years in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3-5 years minimum Program Management experience in the automotive industry in a Tier Program role
• Experience in a machining or manufacturing environment
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills both verbal and written.
• Able to work flexible hours as required.
• Able to be flexible in hours of work in order to meet internal/external customer requirements (scheduled and non-scheduled overtime shifts, etc.)
• Must be able to work in a strictly confidential matter
• Able to work effectively within a team environment
• Tooling experience is a must
• Thorough knowledge of TS16949/QS9000, APQP procedures, Quality Engineering, Supplier Management, Blueprint Reading, Advanced Measuring Techniques, Computer Literate,
• Knowledge of GD&T, QFD, Design for Manufacturing, VE/VA, DOE, DFMEA/PFMEA, Floor Plans,   Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, Quoting Procedures / Contract Review.
• Working knowledge of AUTOCAD / MS Project / Catia
• WHMIS
• ISO-14001
• TS-16949

We look forward to receiving your application! Please email your CV to: jvicars@headstartemployment.ca   
Be sure to include "Program Manager" in the subject line of your application. 

We thank all those who apply, but only those being considered for this position will be contacted.