Advanced Products Program Manager II

Advanced Products Program Manager II Escanaba, MI Job Description

JOB TITLE

PROGRAM

MANAGER II

DEPARTMENT:

ADVANCED PRODUCTS

DIVISIONManufacturing:

Escanaba, MI

SHIFT:

1st Shift SUMMARY Supports the development of new and existing products by utilizing the processes in place to manage programs. Works with various departments to meet management goals. On a regular basis will be involved in design, analysis, technical support, and customer support. Essential Duties and Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following (other duties may be assigned): Manage large complex product development programs. Develops timelines to meet program objectives, meets deadlines and critical milestones. Follows PDP process and/or Gateway System developed by EMP, prepares and schedules design reviews and gate reviews. Interface with OEM's, Distributers, End Customers and suppliers regarding timing, deliverables, and technical matters. Prepare, with Development Engineering consultation, and present technical reports, presentations, design proposals, and project timelines to customers and management. Specify and participate in testing, fabrication, and assembly of advanced products. Must be able to work with designers, engineers, manufacturing, sales, and service departments to ensure program objectives are met. This will mandate excellence in organization skills. Initiate and foster relationships with supplier / partner companies. Understands the fundamentals of GD&T, DFMEA, and DFM techniques. With Engineering assistance, provide technical support to department projects through design, analysis, and test support. Use problem solving techniques such as the DMAIC process to solve program problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Program Managers in the Level 2 position can be asked to be a team leader. A team leader is not a direct supervisor, however, will have the responsibility to coordinate activities of a group of peers, schedule meetings and maintain timelines for critical activities within his/her assigned team. In the process of managing a project, a Program Manager may provide direction to Lab Technicians, Associate Engineers and interns that are supporting that project. Education and/or Experience Bachelor of Science in an Engineering or Business field with a minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience. Or a combination of education and experience.