Troy Design and Manufacturing is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company. At TDM, we use 21st Century manufacturing processes such as 3D design and printing, laser cutting, and automation for prototype and low volume manufacturing of components of current and future Ford vehicles. At our Chicago modification center facility, we do state of the art vehicle modifications for multiple police interceptor platforms. We partnered with the UAW to provide our employees with competitive wages, exceptional benefits, and the opportunity to work across the wide spectrum of challenging career opportunities. PRIMARY PURPOSE: Under general direction of the Business Manager, works on all aspects of the project from receipt of approved quote thru follow up. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Customer contact for planning. • Develops customer relationships and works to integrate TDM into the vehicle team. • Effectively rolls out program deliverables and impact to prototype and or production tooling shops. • Conducts review and/or composition of timeline, engineering data, deliverables prior to kick-off. • Conducts kick-off meetings. • Participates in Engineering Change activity in support of program • Updates scheduling following kick-off and upon receipt of engineering changes that impact timing of all programs. • Analyzes prototype concern sheets and reviews potential production impact with Project Manager(s). • Conducts status meetings and assists manufacturing team in containment planning for internal/external publishing. • Is part of the 8-D cross functional team when required and works with lessons learned or debriefing. • Monitors and understands tooling status. • Attends customer directed meetings when required. • Participates in end item quality reviews and is the liaison to the vehicle assembly site attending AIMS issue meetings and in plant follow up. • Performs other duties and required or requested. QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM REQUIRED: • B.S. degree or equivalent experience 2+ yrs. in a manufacturing process environment • MS Suite experience – Excel, Word, Power Point • Excellent written and verbal communication ability • Cost estimating and budget planning knowledge • Ability to work with others • Flexible, positive attitude and leadership characteristics PREFERRED: • Automotive related process experience • Resource planning experience • Previous skilled trade supervision a plus BENEFITS: • Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Life and Disability Insurance • 401K with company match • Paid Vacation • Paid Holidays • Employee Assistance Program