Job Description
POSITION REQUIREMENTS (Required Tasks)
Responsible for business process, including evaluating and translating requirements of RFP, NPI, compliance and submittal of proposal and risk assessment
Responsible to review PO and confirm customer schedule, request date and promise date
Act as point of contact for customers; responsible for customer relationship
Responsible for the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closing of programs within the organization
Create timelines to track key program milestones and internal action items
Create open issues lists to drive successful launch activities
Responsible to implement and maintain a risk management plan for the program
Drive programs using and evolving the NPI process to hold departments and champions accountable
Manage all costs associated with the launch of programs and track relative to budget
Manage capex spending and timing of critical equipment and tools as well as timing of implementation
Ensure all quoted costs (material, labor, tooling, etc.) are at or below budget and verified through NPI
Hold periodic meetings to keep program team on task per timeline requirements
Eliminate roadblocks with customer and ensure program scope does not change without needed EC’s and potential re quote opportunities
Hold customer accountable for original program scope, timing and deliverables
Hands on approach to pushing launch activities through the plant and corresponding departments supporting the launch
Full understanding of customer expectations and requirements throughout the launch and up until SOP
Responsible to build, communicate and incorporate lessons learned
Responsible to meet the contract requirements for the program
Leads IPT's (integrated program team) and guide functional departments to achieve program goals for cost, quality and on-time delivery
Appropriately uses authority to stop program activities if they risk customer requirements
Establish budgets and allocating working packages (WBS) and/or budget at product level to the operating levels by setting target costs
Determine delivery plans in coordination with operations
Responsible for confirming and controlling working plans
Approves scope changes to include engineering changes and use of program funds to qualify new processes and/or suppliers
Adhere to all company safety rules and procedures
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
SKILL SET (Required Skills)
A bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, with a focus in business management and/or engineering is required
A minimum of four years’ experience in managing contracts for the Department of Defense is preferred
PMP certification is preferred
Ability to read and interpret documents such as request for proposals, contracts, drawings, safety rules, policies, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to communicate effectively with and influence customers, peers and supervisors
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Mostly stationary work with occasional movement throughout the facility to access files, office machinery, etc. Works at a desk and a computer screen for extended periods of time. Employee must be able to manually enter data to the computer system and understand the screen and images that appear. Frequently lifting and carrying up to 5lbs and occasionally lifting up to 35 lbs. Use of hands to hold, lift and handle materials. Seldom climbing, bending and squatting.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually that of a typical office setting. (i.e. computers, phones, printers)