Program Manager

**Current opening for an existing vacancy**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 ChangesPrepare cost reduction proposals • Review programs for continuous improvementRoot cause all verbal and written customer concerns during launchParticipate in costing of new programs • Provide supplier performance information to the Purchasing groupVisit customer and supplier locations Qualifications: Engineering degree/diplomaExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExperience 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 toolingExperience with automotive exterior plastic a must. Ie bumper assemblies, fascias, top caps, rockersExperience with launching GM, Toyota, or Chrysler programs a mustMust have and maintain a valid passport and be able to travel to US and internationallyRegular travel required to customer, sub-supplier and tooling supplier locationsTiercon 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 [email protected]. The Prevue ATS uses AI technology to match candidates to job opportunities. Please see the Terms of Service for full details#INDTC