Project Manager

Project Manager Job Description

Responsibilities:

·      In conjunction with the Project Manager, ensures that customer requirements are understood & translated into Hilite International requirements (all departments).

·      Ensures that customer’s systems and processes are followed.

·      If the project scope has any major change, any necessary actions are communicated and implemented at the facility level.

·      Participate as a member in the advanced engineering and planning program as it pertains to their assigned parts.

·      Working with Project Managers to establish and update timelines as needed for prototype tools, hard tools, process sheets, flow charts, and other process engineering documentation for each part.

·      Assist in the process development and implementation.

·      Coordinates with team to create xFMEAs, operator work instructions, control plans, visual aids, process plan detail, and corrective actions.

·      Plans and coordinates assignments as required to ensure smooth and timely launch of programs and engineering changes.

·      Develop and implement corrective actions needed to improve the launch of new programs and engineering changes continually.

·      Acts as the Whitehall engineering representative to Project Managers. 11. Work with Purchasing and Materials to procurement of materials, components, and services essential to manufacturing parts and assemblies.

·      Work with Quality on inspection of parts and assemblies as required from standardized assembly operations.

·      Assist Project Manager in tracking the project against imperatives and initial team commitments, seeking goals achievement.

·      Ensure at a facility level that HIPE and Quality System is effectively integrated under one APQP system.

·      Facilitate group meetings to accomplish tasks and troubleshoot problems associated with launches or internal product/manufacturing changes.

·      Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

·      Requires a Bachelor’s degree in the engineering field, with a preference for 6 years of experience within an engineering field in automotive manufacturing and 2 years of experience in project management.

·      Proficient in MS Office tools is required, including MS Project.

·      Experience with more than one product within the automotive industry and exposure to international business is preferable.

·      Quality certifications (CQE, black belt, six sigma, etc.) are strongly desired.

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