Description Position Summary The primary focus of this position is to successfully manage assigned plant tooling/process maintenance and improvement projects from inception to successful completion (PPAP approval and Run at Rate). Success is ultimately determined by 3 primary metrics: Projects completed On-Time, Projects conducted On-Budget, and Post-project production is At Rate. Leading indicators will be established to ensure proper execution of the project with regard to timing and departmental financial goals. Supports and works in cooperation with the appropriate plant functions and departments to achieve project goals. Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks • Coordinate with customer, plant, and corporate functions to establish an acceptable timeline for each project. • Develop and manage Operator Instructions. • Train operators on written instructions for efficient plant handoff and NPD introductions. • Develop and manage Odyssey Routing and Reliance Flow Charts • Develop efficient methods of handling material through routing within the plant. • Leads cross functional team assigned to projects and holds team members accountable for deliverables that meet the established objectives. • In conjunction with the Director of Engineering, establish leading indicators to track project performance to ensure projects are completed On-Time, On-Budget and At Rate. • Comfortably and positively interacts with customers, builds relationships, and protects TCDC interests, and travels with team members or alone when assigned. • Responsible for knowing and following all TCDC environmental, health and safety rules, policies, and procedures for work area and takes responsibility to assure that personal work activity is conducted in such a way so as to not affect the safety of themselves or others. • All other duties as assigned. Product and Process Design Skills • Develop, lead, and manage multifunctional teams in performance of APQP activities. • Able to successfully lead the review of customer print specifications and models for manufacturability and tooling and fixture design options as part of Manufacturing Feasibility for ECRs. • Able to lead Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews to transfer design specifications into manufacturable and robust parts. And when needed make improvement suggestions to customer. • Able to lead and perform PFMEA risk analysis, and when needed, to Identify special process critical or special parameters or characteristics (identified as TCDC as Class on PFMEA). This includes the identification of process input variable that effect those special characteristics. Requirements Physical Demands Frequency: Continuous 67-100%, Frequent 34-66%, Occasional 1-33% STRENGTH • No lifting and carrying of 50 lbs. • Occasional lifting and carrying of 21 to 49 pounds. • Continuous lifting and carrying of 1 to 20 pounds • Frequent standing • Continuous sitting • Frequent walking • Occasional pull and pushing MOTION • Occasional twisting and bending • Occasional reach (overhead and outstretched) • Occasional kneeling, climbing, crawling, bending, and stooping REPETITION • Occasional repetitive motion • No use of vibratory tools • Frequent grip, torque, and fine manipulation • Continuous handling/grasping OTHER • Occasional exposure to hot and cold temperature extremes • Functional vision • Ability to discern colors • PPE Required • Occasional Driving • Continuous Talking • Continuous Hearing For the purpose of compliance with ADA and Workers Compensation, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials. Work Environment • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme heat, and vibration. • The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. • The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. • The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud. Education and Experience • BS, Engineering, vocational or technical degreed preferred or equivalent combination of experience and education. • 5 years’ experience in project management including some automotive. • Sales/Account Management experience including development of quotations and proposals desired. Preferred • Working experience and knowledge of the APQP process per the TS16949 automotive standard. • CAD skills strongly desired.