Our manufacturing client in Woodstock, ON is recruiting for a Program Manager. This organization is thriving with investment in plant technologies and a positive current and future outlook. We are seeking an experienced individual with well-rounded project management skills with an understanding of the changing requirements and complexities of the automotive industry. A summary of responsibilities is listed below:

Responsibilities:

• Principle leader of the APQP process for new projects.
• Creation and execution of time lines, ensure successful program launch of projects up to and including PPAP and internal buy-off.
• Responsible for financial profitability of projects (ie. Piece price, tooling, capital, safety of processes and people).
• Principle Liason with customer(s) during program launch.
• Customer engineering changes and technical feasibility.
• Process Improvement projects.
• Assists production in the recommendation of press automation.
• Assists in development and troubleshooting of die protection systems and sensoring program.
• Assists Production and Quality Dept. as required in technical challenges.
• Responsible for maintaining all engineering related quality records.
• CAD Manipulation for part, tooling, process, equipment and plant layout.
• Act as technical resource for transfer technology, servo feeders, PLC’s and Robotics (Programming, troubleshooting and training).
• Technical member of the Continuous Improvement teams.
• Assist in development of training programs for the production department.

Qualifications:

• Manufacturing Engineering degree or Technical diploma
• Process Engineering experience
• Self starter with project leader skills
• Previous metal manufacturing exposure a necessity
• Welding background/experience an asset
• Previous metal stampings experience an asset
• Computer literacy including CAD

Interested candidates are encouraged to forward an updated resume to bill.wyatt@expresspros.com