{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"227e1f1a87af80327fc39a0f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/227e1f1a87af80327fc39a0f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/227e1f1a87af80327fc39a0f","title":"Program Manager","description":"Description:\nThe Program Manager is an experienced program manager and serves as the primary and responsible person for ensuring flawless launch activities and serves as the customer point of contact for new programs. The Program Manager is charged with coordinating launch teams, timeline creation, and leading the launch teams through the APQP, Launch, and Gate Review processes to ensure successful and timely program launches, transfers, and engineering changes. These processes are to be carried out in a way which maximizes customer satisfaction and optimizes internal goals and objectives.\n\nWhat Linamar Has to Offer\nCompetitive Compensation\nEmployee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.\n401k Program\nOpportunities for career advancement.\nSustainability Counsel\nCommunity based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.\nDiscounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.\nRequirements:\nResponsible to plan and manage the launch of new programs.\nLead internal launch teams.\nLead development of timing; manage and track progress to timing.\nLead customer APQP team and Process. Ensure required documentation is created, tracked via open issues or timing and maintained.\nReport APQP status internally and to the customer.\nInitiate regular operational interaction & communication activities via launch teams.\nSupport manufacturing lead meetings, initiatives and launch readiness.\nSupport and attend trials and launches at customer, facility, and sub supplier facility.\nLead Supplier APQP (as needed).\nTrack open Issues.\nCreate detailed program spend forecast, and track program against budget.\nLead gate review process.\nCommunicate engineering & manufacturing issues/proposals to the customer.\nSupport capital and tooling runoff activities with supply base.\nSupport the quoting process, develop processes and prepare cost models.\nCreate program timelines to support new business quoting.\nLead quote review discussions through the manufacturing and program management processes.\nPrepare quote review presentations that detail the quoted processes, accurately describing any exceptions needed or cost effective design alternatives.\nInteract with the manufacturing plants and customer engineering teams to address any follow up concerns from the quote review process.\nParticipate and/or lead Kaizen/Six Sigma events for our or other manufacturing sites.\nTrack annual savings generated and implemented.\nSupport manufacturing benchmarking activities.\nAttend pertinent training to advance working knowledge of manufacturing and program management.\nOther duties as assigned.\nAcademic Requirements\nBachelor’s Degree, preferably in an engineering field and minimum 3 years operations or program management experience. A combination of education/experience may be acceptable\nRequired Skills & Experience\nExceptional oral and written communication\nMechanical aptitude\nTime management\nOrganization\nRisk management\nConflict/opportunity resolution\nInterpersonal\nPriority setting & decision making\nLaunch experience\nUnderstanding of GAAP accounting rules\nGD&T familiarity\nCustomer & industry product standards for quality and delivery (APQP)\nCustomer APQP systems\nPrototype and production specific timing\nCasting, machining, assembly, and in process functional testing processes\nGaging, measurement system analysis\nSPC, and the use of statistical techniques for problem solving\nCNC programming, setup, and plant floor experience\nPC Applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, AutoCAD, Minitab\nAbout Us\nLinamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.\nWith access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.","company":"Linacast","rawCompany":"linacast","city":"Alma","state":"MI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-28T23:43:32.551Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"11-3051.00","title":"Industrial Production Managers","slug":"industrial-production-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"336110","title":"Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"automobile-and-light-duty-motor-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"336370","title":"Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping","slug":"motor-vehicle-metal-stamping"},{"code":"336414","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Manager","description":"Description:\nThe Program Manager is an experienced program manager and serves as the primary and responsible person for ensuring flawless launch activities and serves as the customer point of contact for new programs. The Program Manager is charged with coordinating launch teams, timeline creation, and leading the launch teams through the APQP, Launch, and Gate Review processes to ensure successful and timely program launches, transfers, and engineering changes. These processes are to be carried out in a way which maximizes customer satisfaction and optimizes internal goals and objectives.\n\nWhat Linamar Has to Offer\nCompetitive Compensation\nEmployee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.\n401k Program\nOpportunities for career advancement.\nSustainability Counsel\nCommunity based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.\nDiscounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.\nRequirements:\nResponsible to plan and manage the launch of new programs.\nLead internal launch teams.\nLead development of timing; manage and track progress to timing.\nLead customer APQP team and Process. 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A combination of education/experience may be acceptable\nRequired Skills & Experience\nExceptional oral and written communication\nMechanical aptitude\nTime management\nOrganization\nRisk management\nConflict/opportunity resolution\nInterpersonal\nPriority setting & decision making\nLaunch experience\nUnderstanding of GAAP accounting rules\nGD&T familiarity\nCustomer & industry product standards for quality and delivery (APQP)\nCustomer APQP systems\nPrototype and production specific timing\nCasting, machining, assembly, and in process functional testing processes\nGaging, measurement system analysis\nSPC, and the use of statistical techniques for problem solving\nCNC programming, setup, and plant floor experience\nPC Applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, AutoCAD, Minitab\nAbout Us\nLinamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.\nWith access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.","datePosted":"2026-07-28T23:43:32.551Z","dateModified":"2026-07-28T23:43:32.551Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Linacast","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Alma","addressRegion":"MI","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"227e1f1a87af80327fc39a0f"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/227e1f1a87af80327fc39a0f"}}