Project/Program Manager
Purpose/ Summary
The Project Manager plans, designs and implement manufacturing methods/processes to improve efficiency during the product development phase and the transition into the production phase. Maximize product process efficiency by analyzing the layout of equipment, workflow, and manufacturing methods/processes. Determine the equipment, material, tooling and skills required in order to achieve manufacturing goals including on-time delivery, quality, profitability, and inventory levels in accordance with customer requirements and product specifications.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- · Assure/verify compliance of manufacturing methods/processes with approved methods/processes and quality requirements/standards as defined on drawings, customer specifications, and customer contracts/purchase order requirements through the sign-off of Backup Sheets, Character Control Sheets (CCS), Inspection Record Sheets (IRS), Tech Plans, internal drawings, and Qual. Plans for purchased items.
- · Review and approve tool requests, the associated designs and IRS’s, and calibration data for existing and new tooling that is used to manufacture all assigned product.
- · Review and sign-off of product repairs, reworks, and NMR disposition/Root Cause validation as developed by MPC and Manufacturing Engineer.
- · Manage the accurate generation of first article data packets.
- · Create and manage all required Bills of Material in support of assigned product.
- · Manage the incorporation and maintenance of customer issued drawing changes into our systems and processes.
- · Oversee the disposition of pre-SCAR (Supplier Corrective Action Requests) and SCAR non-conformances and take appropriate actions to support all respective vendors, to include site visits as required by our Purchasing dept.
- · Manage the collection and submittal of key characteristic data, along with the required preparation efforts for recurring product audits.
- · Monitor and respond accordingly to CP & Cpk values for critical dimensions identified internally and by our customers.
- · Perform the required Purchase Order Requisition Approvals and properly flow down the requirements of our customers to our vendors.
- · Review assigned customer contracts, identifying any concerns with requirements listed and acknowledge review by completion of our QF-1 form in accordance with the Quality System.
- · Communicate, through our customers’ quality systems, producibility and drawing problems, requesting changes as required, along with directed dispositions to prevent repetitive concessions from being required.
- · Collaborate with our Engineering Project Scheduler and other engineering and shop personnel to develop and maintain new product and design change milestones.
- · Review and approve the manufacturing process for customer identified Special Processes along with the assigned Manufacturing Process Control (MPC) personnel.
- · Communicate requests for process changes/introductions through our customers’ formal systems and monitor/manage all serial number and/or partial releases made on affected product.
- · Prepare for and lead efforts pertaining to customer product reviews & audits, to include Production Readiness Reviews when applicable.
- · Oversee required validation on all root cause analysis efforts and follow-through on assigned/accepted corrective actions.
- · Upon approval of any Nonconforming Material Report (NMR), ensure submittal to Document Control immediately occurs.
- · Ensure the use and approval of Inspection Method Sheets (IMS) for new and revised tools along with CNC and CMM programs.
- · Ensure completeness of milestone plans and monitor/verify tasks for assigned products are completed accordingly.
- · Lead efforts pertaining to customer escape research utilizing all other engineering members to ensure accurate data is quickly available for review by the Engineering, Quality and Program Managers and the Directors.
- · Perform reviews of and respond to manufacturing cost data ensuring that the right plans are in place to meet the cost goals of the company for assigned products.
- · Perform duties/responsibilities related to this position as assigned by the Engineering Manager and/or Director
- · Responsible to ensure Phase 3 and Phase 4 tasks of NPI process are completed and Gate 3 and Gate 4 approvals are obtained, as applicable, for assigned products.
- · Perform all assigned Workstation Audits in accordance with the published schedules.
- · Recommend safety & ergonomic improvements in our material handling devices, manufacturing tools, and workstations to accommodate best practices for shop floor personnel.
- · Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Supervisory Responsibilities
The job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Ability to work with several other members of the project team
· Ability to discuss how plans will be carried out so that changes can be made to each project, establishing compatibility and taking advantage of available synergies
· Leadership skills must be top-notch; being able to work with a variety of different individuals and ability to communicate with all levels and ensure company’s success through collaborative team actions.
· Must have excellent skills to work with Customers and ensure issues and status updates are communicated clearly on projects.
· Must be adept to conflict resolution, since many departments utilize shared resources.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related technical field. Minimum of 3 years experience in a manufacturing industry and related industry. Must have working knowledge of the CAD/CAM system use, shop mathematics, sheet metal fabrication, machining, welding, inspection methods, and special processes. Must be proficient using Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
SPECIAL SKILLS
- · Resourceful.
- · Capable of mentoring employees.
- · Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills.
- · Ability to work independently and on a team
- · Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
· Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
· Ability to speak effectively to employees of all levels in the organization
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- · While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment, acetone, alcohol, argon, braze alloys, nitrogen, hydrogen, oil based or water soluble lubricants and cleaning solutions.
- · The employee is occasionally exposed to moderate cold and extreme heat.
- · The noise level in the work environment is usually nominal.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- · While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
- · The employee is frequently required to talk or hear.
- · The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- · The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- · Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
Acknowledgements The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor
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