Piston Interiors

Compensation

Full Description

The ideal candidate will be comfortable outlining and planning all aspects of work related to a given project such as budget, launches, engineering changes, manage timelines and teams. They will have strong communication skills that enable them to effectively communicate with all relevant teams. This individual should be able to foresee any problems related to the completion of a project and act in a timely manner to mitigate any issues. Responsibilities • Facilitate the PMT process by calling the PMT meetings and Gate review meetings and following up on issues before and after the PMT meeting’s; Ensure proper Plant personnel are informed and attend. • Maintain all PM schedules and customer documents as required. Use the database when appropriate. • Translate customer program requirements into achievable program plans that satisfy both Piston Interiors and the customer. Inform customers in writing when program milestones are in jeopardy and provide recovery plans. • Ensure program meets cost targets for each build event and/or ensuring cost recovery for engineering changes. • Manage pre-production build events with timelines, material orders/trackers and sample requests to support build quantities/trackers. • Manage the engineering change process by tracking the associated quoting, PI, EO, tool completion, and plant readiness activities. • Develop plans and track the completion of APQP and PPAP information. • Adhere to and promote the quality certification process. • Resolve cross-functional issues by taking charge and making timely decisions based on facts; maintain team stability by keeping the team focused on the appropriate issues and engage Piston Interiors PM management as required. • Use sound judgment and provide risk assessment/viable countermeasures to Piston Interiors PM management early enough to allow for proper assistance when required. • Active interface with OEM and Tier 1 customers and suppliers. • Visit customer locations & plants during major milestone events to support the teams when required. Some travel to Mexico and locally. • Participate in improving the Program Management Department by performing special projects and achieving agreed upon objectives. • Participate and drive to closure of cost savings and PIP projects, annually. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree 3-5 years minimum in automotive experience, along with 2 years minimum in program management • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite including Excel and Project • Seat and/or Interior Trim experience highly preferred • Strong communication, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills