Program Manager Automotive Tier 1 and 2

Job summary

The Program Manager is responsible for managing automotive programs from inception through production, ensuring all APQP requirements and launch timelines are met. They will supervise engineering activities, coordinate with sub-suppliers, and support continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.

Job details

Company Overview: Tiercon Corp. is an automotive supplier committed to the design, manufacture and assembly of quality exterior trim and assembled systems used as original equipment in the automotive market. Headquartered in Stoney Creek, the plants have design, mold, paint, assembly and testing capabilities. Tiercon manages 5 sites across 2 cities employing approximately 550 people throughout Canada. Tiercon is seeking knowledgeable, self-directed, experienced and hardworking individuals interested in the automotive industry as a Program Manager at our 591 Arvin Ave. Stoney Creek facility. Job Summary & Reporting Structure: Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Program Manager would develop and maintain programs from inception through to production. Responsibilities: Manage programs (New and Revised) from Customer Business Award to Successful Production Sign off of Launch Assemble and Lead APQP team to ensure launch is completed on time, on budget and all Customer and Tiercon Requirements are met Supervise Project and/or Design Engineers activities related to your program. Provide DFM/DFA best practice / feasibility improvements to the customer. Create and Maintain the program APQP binder and orderly filing of engineering drawings, specifications, BOM, change notices and project history Co-ordinate and Ensure the preparation of prototype/production sample submission Co-ordinate and Ensure through Quality resources that all required dimensional, appearance and laboratory data is properly submitted on a timely basis Co-ordinate and Ensure production readiness through Engineering resources on team for facility changes, equipment installations, packaging Participate in design and readiness reviews with the customer and support Assembly plants during build events and during launch. Manage Sub-Suppliers during launch with help of purchasing and quality. Manage tooling suppliers including costing, tool designs, builds, trials and production sign off After Launch, support program through Engineering Changes Prepare cost reduction proposals • Review programs for continuous improvement Root cause all verbal and written customer concerns during launch Participate in costing of new programs • Provide supplier performance information to the Purchasing group Visit customer and supplier locations Qualifications: Engineering degree/diploma Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience in computer systems (MSOffice, Project, Windows, Macros and Data base) 5 years program management and 5 years engineering experience in an automotive environment. Experience with injection moulding, painting and assembly a must. Experience with GD&T, ADVP&R, principles of APQP, injection mold tooling Experience with automotive exterior plastic a must. Ie bumper assemblies, fascias, top caps, rockers Experience with launching GM, Toyota, or Chrysler programs a must Must have and maintain a valid passport and be able to travel to US and internationally Regular travel required to customer, sub-supplier and tooling supplier locations Compensation & Benefits: Target Salary Mid-point: $105,000 Competitive Health, Life and Dental benefits Upon hire 3 month waiting period for retirement savings Tiercon Corp. is proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer as set out in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. At Tiercon we are committed to ensuring the workplace is free from discrimination. Tiercon Corp. welcomes and encourages applications from everyone including persons with disabilities. During our hiring process, we will notify job applicants that accommodations are available upon request. If a selected job applicant requests accommodation, Tiercon will consult with the individual and provide or arrange for the appropriate accommodation taking into account the applicant's disability-related needs. Please contact Tiercon Human Resources at hr@tiercon.com. The Prevue ATS uses AI technology to match candidates to job opportunities. Please see the Terms of Service for full details

What you’ll do

The Program Manager is responsible for managing automotive programs from inception through production, ensuring all APQP requirements and launch timelines are met. They will supervise engineering activities, coordinate with sub-suppliers, and support continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an engineering degree or diploma and at least 5 years of experience in both program management and engineering within an automotive environment. Proficiency in injection molding, painting, assembly, and specific automotive quality standards like APQP and GD&T is mandatory.

Benefits

• Health benefits • Life insurance • Dental benefits • Retirement savings

Listed skills

• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Program management
• Engineering
• APQP
• Injection moulding
• Painting
• Assembly
• GD&T
• ADVP&R
• Tooling
• Automotive exterior plastics
• Project management
• DFM
• DFA
• BOM
• Costing
• Root cause analysis

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Logistics