Job Summary: Leader of Program Management Team (Iron Triangle). Program Manager works with the Product Development Engineer and Advance Quality Engineer to quote, develop and launch new automotive glass products for OEMs. The PM will communicate directly with the customer on all matters concerning the initial launch of Windshields, Backlights, Doors, Quarter windows, and Sunroofs. Represent Fuyao at customer development events and meetings. Maintain documents in
accordance with Fuyao policies, APQP and Customer deliverables.
Job Functions
New Product Launch - Automotive Glass -Capable of handling OEM Customers and multiple programs/window openings.
Communication single point contact with OEM customers. Internal leader of Iron Triangle and OEM program
Several forms of communication are required: face-to-face meetings, emails, texts, WeChat, verbal, written forms, etc
Key Player / Value stream leader for the OEM customer - "Voice of the Customer" for internal processes and proceedings
Organize internal teammates and processes to fulfill and support customer deliverable's
Attend Customer build events and meetings as appropriate; International travel and some overnights are expected. Depending on the program phase and customer expectations, travel could be up to 25% in a given fiscal quarter
Maintaining the program budget is a central requirement. This includes components, tooling, equipment and packaging purchases
Responsible for COST: from Quote to Invoice. Input customer orders into ERP system -PLEX. Creator of timing charts, ensure ON TIME delivery of products to the customer
Back-up plan and expedited delivery schedules. Offset of delays
Within first 90 days - acquire product and process knowledge - commensurate with leadership role. Understand and be able to present to customer management core product lines
Other duties as assigned by management. Ability to work overtime and be multi-functional
Nothing in the Position Description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time
Qualifications
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
Languages spoken in the workplace are English and Mandarin
More than 3 years automotive manufacturing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Previous positions of demonstrated dynamic matrix management, budget controls and timing chart creation
Bachelor of Science in Engineering fields or Business Management
Masters degree is preferred
Safety FIRST! Mindset is required
Ability to walk or move around the plant for extended periods of time. Some lifting up to 35 lbs. with assistance is expected
MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Preferred MS Project skilled
Outlook is the email client. Also use of Skype, and SharePoint navigation
Knowledge of and familiarity MRP/ERP software. PLEX is current shop standard
Skilled in documentation of APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning ) & PPAP ( Production Part Approval Process)
Manufacturing processes-Hi speed assembly, packaging, preferred glass bending and manufacturing
Presentation - Oral and Written, Power Point or similar
Demonstrated decision making/leadership abilities in managing multiple programs to meet goals (quality, cost and delivery of programs) from concept through launch