Transmission/Driveline Program Manager

Job ID
131125
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

Talascend is currently seeking a Transmission/Driveline Program Manager with a leading automotive manufacturer located in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

OVERVIEW
The Transmission and/or Driveline Program Manager will be responsible for driveline components on multiple vehicle programs, leading a cross-functional team to ensure all deliverables and targets are met throughout the product development lifecycle.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manages all aspects of the assigned program to assure cost, timing, quality, manufacturing and performance achievement
  • Coordinates cross functional team involved in program targets achievement
  • Ensures program budget achievement identifying all possible efficiencies vs. approved business case
  • Ensures procedures, best practices and methodologies application according to required standards and leads program documentation creation, monitoring and updating
  • Ensures product readiness to support approved launches while defining appropriate timing milestones for the given project and overseeing change management activities
  • Reports programs status, risk management and issue resolution
  • Identifies program requirements and assembles cross-functional department information/data to take decisions in the appropriate forum to meet program objectives
  • Co-leads proactive risk management tasks with quality management and platform team, tracks/leads risk status update
  • Supports the technical reviews/evaluations in respect to program targets/milestones
  • Supports global purchasing and global manufacturing strategies
  • Leads the responses to investigate/action bulletins related to product/process changes
  • Coordinates and implements value optimization and quality improvement activities
  • Manages product lifecycle, including support of supply chain and logistics issues to guarantee production continuity
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related degree field
  • 3 years of experience in product development engineering with at least 3 years of program management experience with an Automotive OEM
  • Strong cross functional team management skills
  • Highly proficient in written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and prepare presentations for Director/VP level leadership
  • Demonstrated leadership, planning, decision making and communication skills
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and tasks
  • Proficient interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team
  • Knowledge of powertrain systems, especially hybrid/electric drive systems
  • Shift: Onsite 4 days/week minimum

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We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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