Program Management Launch Engineer - Automotive

Responsible for all aspects of program management, for specific programs, as outlined by the GM/AGM or designated person, up to and including prototypes, pre-production sample, production startup, customer launch and monitoring the overall program throughout production.

The successful candidate will be responsible for program timelines and budgeting, quotations, prototypes, tool, and automation follow-up (on-site & remote), pre-production samples, production start-up, customer safe launch and monitor overall program throughout production life cycle, from an engineering perspective.

Key responsibilities include:

• Keeping the communication lines open between the various departments, including production, tool room quality assurance, and engineering departments and other Multimatic Divisions, as necessary.

• Providing technical support on product launches both within the company and at the customer.

• Investigating, analysing, and presenting cost saving proposals to management and sales.

• Performing engineering and manufacturing feasibility studies.

• Preparing internal quotes for new/existing programs and all engineering changes (ECN), submit for review/approvals, prepare customer breakdowns and review for completeness.

• Working with purchasing in procuring quotes for current and future cost-saving proposals.

• Establishing program timing parameters and ensuring schedules are maintained with MS Project.

• Analysing and assisting in tooling and manufacturing process development for opportunities to reduce costs.

• Working with Process Engineer and related department managers/supervisors to plan and implement new or revised process flows for improving plant layout and efficiencies.

• Assisting in the procuring and sourcing of tooling and equipment for new programs.

• Frequent travel as required by company and customer during launch phase of product cycles.

• Creating and maintaining program cash flow milestones & glide paths.

• Providing direction to the Continuous Improvement Team (C.I.T.) by establishing goals and timing schedules to meet objectives.

• Ensuring that GM/AGM is updated on a continuous basis regarding program status.

• Performing other duties as determined by the GM/AGM.