Essential Responsibilities:

1. Issue and manage ADAC CN’s.
2. Assist in creation of customer EC’s and temporary approvals (CN’s, EWOs, WERS etc.)
3. Issue, monitor, update, and distribute timing plans.
4. Communicate program status. Escalate as required
5. Lead and direct team members activities.
6. Assist in coordination of commercial quotes and review for accuracy.
7. Support customer meetings – APQP Status, design reviews, cost reviews, change control, etc.
8. Establish and track open issues.
9. Track and report on program profit margins and tooling budgets.
10. Fill in support for non PM related activities.

Education & Experience:

1. Preferred education - Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Plastics Engineering, or Operations Management.
2. Preferred 10 years of total experience in engineering and/or management in plastics design, manufacturing, and quality.
3. Training certification in related Automotive and Plastics engineering disciplines a plus.

Non Essential Responsibilities:

1. PBO assignments.
2. Interviewing candidates.
3. Travel as needed to support sales, project development, launch, and engineering changes.
4. Support PE’s and Lab for DVP&R scheduling.
5. Other tasks as assigned by management.

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1. APQP, FMEA, CAE, DFM, Product design, MS Project, GD&T, Problem solving methods, Lean practices.
2. Active engagement in selling new programs, changes, and ADAC/VAST to our global customers.
3. Understanding of accounting principles as they relate to cost estimating, budget tracking, and return on investment.
4. Ability to travel internationally to support global customers is preferred.