What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Program Manager position at Amphenol RF?
JOIN OUR TEAM @ AMPHENOL RF, the world's largest manufacturer of coaxial interconnect products for radio frequency, microwave, and data transmission applications, and a proven leader in enabling next-gen technology! Our global team of experienced engineers develops innovative solutions utilizing the most advanced manufacturing technology available, and we specialize in creating custom solutions that meet customer-specific design requirements. With consistent year over year growth, innovative technology, and a team that breeds success, we are always seeking top-tier, high-performing talent to join us! We are headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut, and a division of Amphenol Corporation (NYSE ticker: APH), an industry leader for more than fifty years.
At Amphenol RF, you can expect a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, FSA, employer-paid life insurance), a favorable work/life balance, a generous PTO allowance and paid holidays, an engaging and collaborative work environment, numerous opportunities for career growth, and an entrepreneurial focus that encourages employees to chart their own paths.
The Program Manager directs and coordinates cross functional teams to execute program deliverables to meet customer milestones within an automotive phase gate process. Lead and direct cross functional teams to meet all internal quality and financial metrics. Provide timely quotes, ensure capacity needs will be met, and support continuous improvement cost reductions initiatives to meet financial goals.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Award new projects by working with Regional Sales/AE, CFT, factory PM team, and management team.
- Review RFQ package with Sales/Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing team to define achievable specification for quotation.
- Gather cost information from factory PM, prepare quotation package/financial analysis/negotiating strategies for management approval, and submit budgetary quotation to customer.
- Prepare multi round quotation/financial analysis to win against competitor, fully utilizing LTA, Business link (wherever applicable), incoterm, MOQ, NRE absorption, L/T to maintain competitiveness.
- Follow up open RFQ and push for closure.
- Prepare LOI/LON for management’s approval.
- Drive flawless launch of awarded projects.
- Pursue NRE PO, prepare AR, and work with CS and financial team to close AR payment and NRE PO invoicing.
- Set up and attend project meetings.
- Maintain Gantt charts for customer and meet project timing/milestones.
- Maintain financial status and meet pre-set financial goal.
- Coordinate/Supervise all the documents submission per defined phase gate.
- Define project risk (4M analysis i.e. tooling, automatic machine, capacity, supply chain, cost impact) and take proactive actions to mitigate the risk.
- Support Change Management after start of production (SOP).
- Support forecasting and budget planning.
- Assist in global automotive projects as needed, and other duties as assigned.
- Ability to travel as needed to customers, production sites, suppliers (minimum 20%).
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in a technical discipline preferred plus with at least (3) years automotive experience preferred, familiar with APQP / PPAP phase gate development process, knowledge of OEM and/or related Tier 1 suppliers’ development deliverables, milestones, and processes requirements is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with Project Management software, and demonstrates exceptional communication skills.
Amphenol RF is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.