Program Manager

Martinrea International Inc. is a diversified and global automotive supplier, a diversified and global automotive supplier engaged in developing and manufacturing highly engineered, value-added Lightweight Structures and Propulsion Systems. We employ approximately 18,000 skilled and currently operate in 57 locations in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Slovakia, Spain, China, South Africa, and Japan. Martinrea's vision is making lives better by being the best supplier we can be in the products we make and the services we provide.

Our Mission is to make people's lives better by:

Delivering outstanding quality products and services to our customers.

Providing meaningful opportunity, job satisfaction, and job security for our people.

Providing superior long-term investment returns to our stakeholders.

Being positive contributors to our communities. Martinrea's success is globally shown through its core sustainable culture. Focused on entrepreneurship, lean manufacturing principles, and the Golden Rule philosophy, Martinrea believes in dignity and respect for its people, communities, customers, and investors. Our strength is in our people, embracing a diverse culture, giving employees opportunities to help grow our footprint and expand product offerings and areas of expertise with discipline, dedication and determination.

We invite you to follow your dreams and explore a challenging and rewarding career at Martinrea.

Job Summary: Project leader in the Program Management and APQP process. Provide continuous Engineering support to production.

Required Education and Experience:

University degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Engineering technologist, or Tool and Die maker with the following experience:

5 years of manufacturing experience;

3+ years of program management experience;

Excellent English Communication Skills (oral and written)

Advanced knowledge in computer software for Windows

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Ability to maintain all engineering related records in an organized and tidy manner

Support Quality Systems and Environmental Management Systems Requirements

Ability to work well under pressure and able to utilize problem solving techniques effectively

Respecting and understanding of the Customer / Supplier relationship

Willing to perform other duties/tasks that are of reasonable request by Management

Ensure that all duties and tasks are carried out in a safe and efficient manner and at no time is the employee or the co-workers placed in an unsafe condition

Essential Functions:

Act as project leader in the program management, PPAP, APQP and PFMEA processes

In conjunction of supervisor, to determine and monitor all project goals and objectives and ensure all time lines are met

Develop and conduct project feasibility studies for designs and achieve key milestone dates

Recommend and prepare release documents for prototypes, new projects, pilots, engineering changes and miscellaneous orders etc.

Completion of requisition tooling, capital and tryout material for projects

Provide customer support on an as needed basis, visiting customers on project management issues as required

Follow up on all facets of the project from cell layout, ergonomic, launch, packaging and run at rate

Assist in preparing quotations with the cost estimator as required

Monitor and assist suppliers on meeting project goals and timelines

Ensure good housekeeping for the department and work area is tidy and organized at all times

Follow and adhere to Company policies on Health, Safety & Environment and PPE requirements

Working Conditions

70% office, 30% plant floor (PPE required)

Flexible hours as required

Both office setting and production environment Physical Demands:

Require communication with employees, peers and management

Lifting and pushing as needed

Ability to work on computer for long periods of time Health, Safety and Environment:

Must work in accordance with health and safety regulations, company rules, plant rules, policies and procedures

Must use or wear equipment, protective devices or certain clothing as required by the company.

All employees are prohibited from walking under a suspended hoist, cranes or forklifts.

All employees must follow all LOTO procedures

Comply with all environmental requirements including our recycling program. Other Duties:

This job description is not design to contain a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities required for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager. Martinrea International Inc. is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please notify us if you are contacted for a job interview