Project Manager

2 days ago

Kitchener, Canada PWO Canada Inc. Full time

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The purpose of the position of the Project Manager is to manage product introduction projects, and products throughout the life cycle; be the primary customer contact on quality and engineering matters; maintain and improve customer relations; provide sales support in new product quoting; and lead root cause analysis.

 

NATURE AND SCOPE OF POSITION

The position interacts with managers of all departments in order to launch projects, implement continuous improvement initiatives, and solve problems and quality issues. The incumbent is responsible for his/her work assignments and directs the work of cross functional project teams.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education: Completion of a post-secondary degree in Engineering is required. Completion of Project Management Professional (PMP) certification program is an asset. Knowledge of related core tools (e.g. APQP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, PPAP) of the ISO 9001/IATF 16949 Technical Specifications is an asset.

 

Knowledge and Skills: Strong leadership skills are essential to be successful in this position.

Project management and time management skills are essential. Geometric dimensioning and tolerance knowledge required. Understands inspection methods and procedures. Statistical knowledge as applicable to the automotive industry. 

Communication Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills are required for normal technical/business communication. Strong computer skills are required. Must be able to interact with individuals from different cultures and professional backgrounds.


Nature and Length of Experience: Five (5) years’ experience in a similar role and automotive manufacturing environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  • Leading projects and acting as the core communication partner internally and externally: In charge of coordinating all customer-related issues, except design issues.
  • Goal achievement: Project leader is responsible for ensuring that the product is manufactured to the specified terms and conditions; within budget, all requirements achieved, within timeline and within quality.
  • Product development: With smaller projects, the project leader is also responsible for the product development. Larger projects require the input of PWO’s product development team, but the Project Manager is still the main contact to the customer and knows the general status of the development.
  • Part calculation: Responsible for the calculation for stampings, purchased parts and the calculation for welding and other processes, and all logistics costs. Responsible for process calculation and technical presentation to customers in coordination with Key Account Managers.
  • Investment planning: Coordination of manufacturing equipment; fixtures, gauges and packaging.
  • Strategic planning: In charge of location analysis of purchased components and make or buy decisions for stampings.
  • Coordination of all project team members: Lead the project team, review all open issues, knowledgeably support of all responsibilities such as development, processes, Q-systems and calculation.
  • Coordination with all departments at PWO Canada: Cost overview and control.
  • Feeding and maintaining all systems at PWO Canada: SAP, bill of materials, routings for single components and assemblies.
  • Milestone responsibilities: Input and ongoing maintenance of milestone system and presentation to upper management.
  • Focus on part development: Creating a “Lastenheft” about the part performance. All critical issues to be verified with the customer. Leading and strategizing the design focus.
  • Customer satisfaction: Coordination of lead-time, quality and ramp-up issues.
  • Team capacity planning: Capacity checks, team building, initiating kick-off for the project team and maintaining regular follow-up meetings.
  • Change management: Leadership of change management and overview of every single requirement.
  • Forms and leads root cause analysis and corrective action teams.
  • Responsible for the documentation of assigned customer requirements and the evaluation of PFMEAs, APQP, quality inspections.
  • Proper use of electronic data collection equipment.
  • Performs all duties within the 5S standards.
  • Follows and performs to the processes and instructions outlined in the Process House that are applicable to the department.
  • Performs other duties characteristic of the job environment as requested by the Supervisor and Manager.
  • Compliance to all HR company policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for working safely, complying with safety policies and procedures, and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) required in the designated areas as per company policy.
  • Responsible for working safely and keeping a safe work area for themselves and fellow employees. Reporting any unsafe working conditions, practices, and work-related injuries immediately to his/her Supervisor or Manager.
  • Any other job-related duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Supervisor and Manager.


PWO Canada INC. values diversity in our workforce, as well as in our customers, suppliers, and others. We provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, a record of offenses, marital status, family status, disability or any other characteristic protected by local law.


PWO Canada INC. welcomes and encourages applications from everyone. Accommodations may available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you would like to request a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please advise the Recruiter or Human Resources Associate when you are selected to participate in the recruitment process.

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