- Manage pre-production build events with timelines, ensure that materials are ordered/trackers and sample requests to support build quantities.
- Translate customer program requirements into achievable program plans that satisfy both Irvin and the customer. Inform customer’s in writing when program milestones are in jeopardy and provide recovery plans.
- Manage pre-production build events with timelines, material orders/trackers and sample requests to support build quantities/trackers.
- Launch all new development or active maintenance program changes on time to customer delivery schedule while achieving customer PPAP and Run at Rate requirements.
- Resolve departmental cross-functional issues by engaging other managers, developing plans, and making timely/synchronized decisions based on facts.
- Manage the engineering change process, by tracking the EO, Tear Down, NPI and Implementation
- Participate on the Executive review , Gate Review, Program Look Ahead .
- Develop plans and track the completion of APQP and PPAP information.
- Use sound judgment and provide risk assessment/viable countermeasures to Irvin PM management early enough to allow for proper assistance when required.
- Confirm that team members are holding consistent weekly comunication meetings and that the Team Member are well informed , check that 4M's matrix is updated .
- Visit customer locations & plants during major milestone events to support the teams when required.
- Participate in improving the Program Management Department by performing special projects and achieving agreed upon objectives.
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or University
3-5 years of seat and/or Interior Trim experience preferred with expertise in driving complex projects and program deliverables and managing distributed development teams preferred.
Seat and/or Interior Trim experience highly preferred.
Proficient with Microsoft Project and Excel / 80% English