Responsibility

-Successfully manage the Project Axle programs to 90 days post start of production (SOP) using the customer’s planning and program management techniques in conjunction with the Program Management APQP-based process.
-Assemble core program team and complete Program Planning Process to ensure development of a complete program plan and work breakdown structure, including the financial Pro Forma.
-Meet all design, quality, production, financial, and milestone timing needs of the Program.
-Develop and maintain project timing charts.
-Plan, lead & conduct timely team meetings and program status reviews. Communicate or present project status as needed through reports and program management reviews at all levels.
-Identify and resolve project issues, using root cause analysis and provide a robust process for change management. Ensure a change control and corrective action process is in place that aligns with the customer’s systems.
-Publish a “Lessons Learned” document at conclusion of program. (i.e. 90 days post SOP.)
-Maintain the project schedule as agreed between the customer and the company.
-Liaison with customer regarding program issues, including participation in customer meetings.
-Monitor project concept, budget & schedule for compliance with customer specifications.
-Provide oversight and guidance for customer communication channels for significant program information & data.
-Plan and identify required staffing needs to the appropriate function in a timely manner. ---Coordinate the activities of all cross-functional team members. Mediate and resolve project team conflicts, while maintaining team structure and supporting the authority of each team member.
-Plan, chose, & manage (to 90 days post SOP) the establishment of production lines. Transfer new production lines to local plant management and collaborate with production personnel to maximize utilization of resources.
-Ensure successful design, capability, installation and prove-out of production equipment and tools.
-Ensure procurement of capital equipment for program & ensure compliance with all required codes.
-Manage and control the planning and implementation of SOP Plans for all functional disciplines.
-Establish targets for price, warranty and delivery issues with critical outside suppliers and support Purchasing or Quality in negotiations with suppliers as appropriate.
-Optimize project cash flow through timely coordination of all purchase order releases.
-Ensure supplier quality and technical (SQA & STA) systems are in place using documented processes.
-Plan and manage all budgets and costs associated with the Program, and adhere to the Program Pro Forma.
-Develop and implement control procedures to manage capital, tooling, start-up, engineering, and project expenses.

QUALIFICATIONS
-Bachelor's degree in Engineering
-A minimum of three to five years experience in manufacturing or related product/process.
-Project management experience preferred.
-Ability to successfully function in a matrix style of management, managing a variety of cross-functional team members.
-Excellent team leadership skills.
-Capable of handling multiple priorities and tasks.
-Understanding of production processes and manufacturing flow/ Experience reading design prints is a plus.
-Proficiency in written and oral communications; PC software; and presentation skills.
-Excellent participation and listening skills with a strong dedication and commitment to quality customer service and satisfaction.
-Good interpersonal skills to work with people at all levels within and outside the company in a professional manner.
-An understanding of financial analysis concepts and budget management.
-Good problem solving skills, including ability to identify and resolve issues and challenges.
-Ability to choose course of action and make mid-course changes.
-Good presentation skills;
-Must be willing to travel and work non-normal business hours (mostly telephone conferences to the U.S. and Europe.
-Must speak be able to speak and read English (technical language also), spoken Italian a plus.