JAE Electronics Inc. is actively seeking a J-OEM Program Manager to join the team in Livonia, MI.

Reports to: Manager, Automotive Sales

Hours/Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5pm with 1 hour lunch (must be flexible based on business needs)

Work environment: Hybrid - 4 days in office, 1 Work from Home day

Travel: Required up to 20%, Domestic and International (Valid passport required)

What we Offer:

• $75k - $85k annual salary, commensurate on experience
• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Mileage reimbursement
• Life/LTD
• Supplemental insurance options offered
• 401k
• Yearly Incentive program

Who we are:

JAE Electronics, Inc., designs, manufactures and markets electronic connectors for a wide variety of applications, including wearables, handheld devices, AR/VR goggles, medical devices, TVs and more. JAE Electronics' parent company, Japan Aviation Electronics Industries, Ltd. (JAE), is a globally oriented supplier of electronic components, fiber optic connectors, LCD monitor connectors, waterproof electrical connectors and other digital systems. Our company is a recognized leader in providing solutions to complex design requirements. By combining divergent technologies from experience gained in the aerospace and automotive industries, JAE has been able to transfer these technologies into advanced connector designs with the most demanding applications in the industry.

About the role:

The J-OEM Program Manager is responsible for Toyota, Honda and other J-OEM program management of harness and connector products. This includes providing technical and scheduling support for all impacted platforms and model years. Under the direction and with the support of the Sales Managements, this Program Manager will be responsible for coordinating and managing programs through the development, prototype, production, and delivery phases after the design-in effort is completed.

The J-OEM Program Manager will be the main interface to the customer for resolving commercial, tooling, capacity & production issues. The J-OEM Program Manager will be responsible for tracking and reporting progress of programs to both the customer and within JAE. He/she will be expected to communicate the customer’s requirements within JAE’s organization and interface with multiple groups within JAE group to ensure customer specific requirements are understood and met.

Additional Sales responsibilities will be required including, but not limited to the following: Tier 1 customer responsibility as assigned, new product promotion to assigned customers, APR negotiation, forecasting, budgeting, and quotation process.

In addition to previous Program Management and/or Sales experience, the individual should have general knowledge about the connector industry including harness and connector component materials; electrical & electronic signal concepts; injection molding, stamping and the overall design of connectors & assemblies as they relate to automotive applications.

What you’ll do:

• Management of J-OEM programs.
• Reporting of program details, progress, and issues to both customer and relevant JAE departments.
• Identify and facilitate resolution of critical business issues.
• Interface between the customers and JAE’s Sales, Marketing, Engineering and Manufacturing groups.
• Responsible for all Sales activities for assigned customers.
• Provide sales and bookings forecasts for J-OEM programs and other customers as assigned.
• Program management for J-OEM – 40%
• Forecast & budget – 20%
• Customer support (Guiding resolution on both quality & delivery issues) – 20%
• Promotional activities – 10%
• Reporting & Administrative – 10%

Our ideal candidate:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering / Business preferred) or equivalent experience.
• 1 - 3 years combined experience in automotive sales, program management, applications engineering or a technical sales position.
• Ability to initiate and maintain customer / supplier relationships.
• Program management skills.
• Strong negotiation and Sales skills.
• Technical knowledge relating to interconnect products and their applications preferred.
• Strong work ethic
• A valid driver's license and Passport are required.