Program Manager

Fisher Dynamics is the automotive industry’s premier supplier of safety – critical seat structures and mechanisms. Steeped in a tradition of excellence, and rooted in automotive innovation, the Fisher story is filled with automotive manufacturing milestones. We bring design, engineering, and manufacturing vehicle seating systems to a new level with innovative thinking. We’re about cutting edge ideas. We have created an environment that encourages an uninterrupted flow of revolutionary concepts and unique ideas. Fisher Dynamics is currently seeking a Program Manager for our Corporate team located in Saint Clair Shores, MI. This position is responsible to is responsible to coordinate the efforts of the Engineering Team, Sales, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering and Production Support through new product development and product launch to meet customer expectation and Fisher Dynamics goals. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Collaborate with Sales, Accounting and Product Engineering in the development of new product cost, timing and program development. Provide leadership to concurrent engineering timeline ensuring customer and Fisher Dynamics expectations are met. Develop and track APQP deliverable timeline in accordance with customer requirements. Document and track activities – identify and capture all associated costs – maintain a running log of all issues and status. Communicate to SCS plant quality, FD engineering, and suppliers – lead corrective action process. Coordinate and monitor technical matters, program costs, sufficient labor, timing and the like to ensure successful development and launch of assigned products. Interface with Fisher Dynamics Management keeping them advised of project status and important issues. Assist Fisher Dynamics support groups with program related issues, which require customer interface. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mechanical preferred or equivalent work experience with Fisher Dynamics products and processes Experience Minimum seven years’ experience Skills Engineering – understanding of product and processes. Develop and track APQP deliverable timeline in accordance with customer expectations. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. Manufacturing or program management experience (stamping, welding & assembly). Communication skills – voice of Fisher to customers and suppliers. Ability to work effectively with people and interact with technical staff. Leadership skills with ability to motivate and maintain a team-oriented environment. Good computer skills. Microsoft…