Program Manager

On behalf of our Tier 1 injection molding client, we are currently recruiting an experienced Program Manager to join their team. Must be willing and able to travel between Canada and USA, without restrictions, effective on the start date. Regular travel required to customer, sub‑supplier and tooling supplier location. Responsibilities Develop and maintain programs from inception through to production Manage programs (New and Revised) from Customer Business Award to Successful Production Sign-off of Launch Assemble and Lead APQP team to ensure launch is completed on time, on budget and all customer and company requirements are met Co‑ordinate and ensure the preparation of prototype/production sample submission Co‑ordinate and Ensure through Quality resources that all required dimensional, appearance and laboratory data is properly submitted on a timely basis Co‑ordinate and Ensure production readiness through Engineering resources on team for facility changes, equipment installations, packaging Create and maintain the program APQP binder and orderly filing of engineering drawings, specifications, change notices and project history Participate in design and readiness reviews with the customer and support Assembly plants during build events and during launch Manage Sub‑Suppliers during launch with help of purchasing and quality Manage tooling suppliers including costing, tool designs, builds, trials and production sign off After Launch support program through Engineering Changes Prepare cost reduction proposals Review programs for continuous improvement Root cause all verbal and written customer concerns during launch Participate in costing of new programs Provide supplier performance information to the Purchasing group Visit customer and supplier locations ISO9001:2015 AND IATF 16949 duties as required Requirements Engineering degree/diploma 5 years Program Management in injection molding and 5 years engineering experience in an automotive environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience in computer systems (MSOffice, Project, Windows, Macros and Data base) Experience with injection molding, painting and assembly a must Experience with GD&T, ADVP&R, principles of APQP, injection mold tooling Experience with automotive exterior plastic (i.e. bumper assemblies, fascias, top caps, rockers) Experience with launching GM, Stellantis, Ford, or Toyota programs Compensation & Benefits $95,000 - $115,000 / per year (depending on experience) MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr