Sr. Technical Project Manager, Restraints and Safety Electronics

We are currently seeking for a Technical Project Manager for our Restraints and Safety Electronics Engineering (‘RSE’) team. 

Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment. 

The Role:  

• Work with Restraints and Safety Electronics suppliers to manage development timing to meet overall Program Milestones and deliverables. 
• Be responsible for the Planning BOM. During development, the TPM will be responsible of tracking part number maturity, Engineering changes, overall cost walk (Piece price, ED&T, Tooling), etc.  
• Support ‘RSE’ engineering team on all activities related to system integration/validation testing. 
• Based on engineering validation plan, develop test parts requirement list, oversee parts specification and procurement, manage parts cost and timing. 
• Ensure all parts are produced in time, shipped to the right places, and the tests happen on time. 
• Interface with other suppliers such as interior systems and seating systems to manage parts procurement for safety system integration tests. 
• Ensure all logistics activities related to Engineering are coordinated to deliver a flawless project i.e. Inbound shipments, Finished Vehicle Logistics, Material Flow, Freight, Packaging, Engineering Change, Warehousing, Systems and Trade compliance for Hazmat Material shipments as well as for international shipments. 
• Develop comprehensive project plan including project scope, timing, parts ordering, coordinating make-build sub-assemblies ensuring deliverables are attained within timeline, budget and objectives to meet testing timing. 
• Proactively identify and manage risks, issues, cross-project dependencies. 
• Monitor Warehouse parts picks, confirming correct PNs and Qty are retrieved, properly packed and shipped on time.
• Identify, manage and monitor completion of shipments throughout the project.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, metrics and KPIs to show progress and readiness.
• Manage and track closure of issues to ensure problems are being closed in a timely manner or escalated.
• Document best practices and lessons learned throughout the duration of the program.
• Establish working relationships with representatives from key organizations related to the Engineering projects and participate and represent Engineering in Manufacturing Readiness Reviews.
• Provide input to budget development to ensure that it provides required resources to allow plant to deliver launch targets while optimizing part procurement costs.
• Provide the Engineering Logistics needs, wants and lessons learned into new programs.
• A small amount of travel may be required to support operational teams. 

Qualifications: 

• 4+ years of experience in Project Management. 
• 2+ years of related automotive industry experience and LEAN manufacturing 
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, effective project planning in terms of resources, strategies, cost, and time with ability to meet project timelines. 
• Experience in using project management tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with success in working across organizations at all levels. Influence without authority.
• Strong computer proficiency in MS Office applications. 

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain mgmt., or related field. 
• A history of working independently with limited oversight or input.   
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.