{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8cd72322fbb97902966f9e6e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8cd72322fbb97902966f9e6e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8cd72322fbb97902966f9e6e","title":"Program Manager","description":"CSP is the industry leader in the formulation and molding of lightweight, advanced composite components for the transportation industries. As an innovative, full-service Tier One supplier, we offer an entrepreneurial environment where you’re only limited by your own imagination. In addition to our team-focused environment, we provide industry-leading benefits, called BENEfits4U. Our comprehensive offering includes: affordable medical, dental, and vision care; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; 401k with company match and much, much more.\r\nJob DescriptionEssential Job FunctionsLead and coordinate all activities related to new product launches and engineering changes from program award through production stabilization.\r\nDevelop and maintain program launch timelines, ensuring key milestones and customer timing requirements are achieved.\r\nCoordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, Quality, Materials, Maintenance, and Supply Chain throughout the launch process.\r\nIdentify, develop, and implement manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and production methods required for new products.\r\nEstablish and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs), routings, process flows, control plans, and PFMEAs for new programs.\r\nSupport APQP activities and ensure completion of all customer and internal gateway requirements.\r\nPrepare and 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improve launch performance.\r\nDocument lessons learned and incorporate best practices into future program launches.\r\nQualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or related field) required.\r\nMinimum 5-7 years of experience in automotive manufacturing, engineering, program management, or launch management.\r\nTier 1 automotive supplier experience preferred.\r\nProven experience leading new product launches from development through mass production.\r\nDemonstrated project leadership and cross-functional team management experience.\r\nStrong knowledge of automotive quality and launch systems including:APQP\r\nPPAP\r\nPFMEA\r\nControl Plans\r\nProcess Validation\r\nRun-at-Rate Activities\r\nCustomer Launch RequirementsExperience with manufacturing equipment, tooling, process development, and production readiness activities.\r\nKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and structured problem-solving methodologies.\r\nStrong organizational, 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