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Job Title: Program Manager - Engineering
Job Summary:
The Program Manager is responsible for working independently as a manager assigned to tasks or projects acting as a key customer contact to develop a clear understanding of all customer requirements and scope of work. They are the liaison with suppliers and other internal departments to ensure programs or projects are completed on time and within budget, while meeting or exceeding customer quality standards. This position will offer guidance and support to other engineers.
Responsibility:
- Take new products from the concept stage to production stage.
- Ensure all program elements are being tracked to ensure that budgets and timing commitments are maintained, and changes in programs status are effectively communicated to all stakeholders.
- Identify capital equipment sources.
- Supervise buy-off of equipment.
- Lead APQP team and activities.
- Lead technical component specification, sourcing, and supplier development.
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts based on the feedback from external and internal related performance indicators.
- Specify special tools and fixtures where required.
- Estimate cycle times for each operation in the process.
- Preparation of quotations.
- Maintain control of customer drawings and revisions.
- Ensure that the process can produce parts to specifications.
- Modify the process and update all relevant documentation when required.
- Create and maintain schedules to track process and progression of projects
- Lead and coordinate project teams which include engineers, production employees, maintenance, contractors and others as required.
Academic/Educational Requirements:
- A college or university degree in Engineering
- Completion of a Program Management course is considered an asset.
Required Skills/Experience:
- 2- 4 years’ experience in a machining or manufacturing environment.
- Ability to write technical proposals and present finding as required.
- Strong presentation skills. Proficient in PowerPoint.
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience with the use of statistical analysis and computer assisted design programs.
- Intermediate to Advance skills level in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.
What Linamar Has to Offer:
- Competitive Compensation
- Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Sustainability Council
- Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
- Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts
About Us:
Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.
With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.
Linamar Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.
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