Senior Program Manager

Senior Program Manager

The Senior Program Manager is responsible for managing projects, acting as a key customer contact to develop a clear understanding of all customer standards and scope of work. In addition, they will liaise with suppliers and other internal departments to ensure the project is completed in a timely manner, adhering to budget while exceeding customer expectations. This position will also provide technical direction and assist in the training of engineers.

This position will work 100% in person at Linex's manufacturing facility.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

• Take new projects from the concept stage to production stage.
• Ensure all program elements are being tracked to ensure that budgets and timing commitments are maintained.
• Guide and coordinate project teams.
• Ensure changes in program status are effectively communicated to all stakeholders.
• Identify capital equipment sources.
• Supervise buy-off of equipment.
• Direct APQP team and activities.
• Lead technical component specification, sourcing and supplier development.
• Participate in continuous improvements efforts based on feedback from external and internal related performance indicators.
• Participate in engineering design and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Selection of special tools and fixtures where needed.
• Estimate cycle times for each machining operation in the process (CNC milling and turning).
• Preparation of quotations.
• Maintain control of customer drawings and revisions.
• Ensure that the process is capable of producing parts to specifications.
• Modify the process and update all relevant documents when necessary.
• Write technical proposals which explore new business opportunities, new processes, new products or quality assurance opportunities.
• Evaluate the ability of current building systems to address increased demands from plant operations.
• Prepare production and completion schedules to track process and progress of projects.
• Analyze the cost categories of budgets to identify waste reduction measures.

Credentials

• Post-secondary education in engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years experience in an automotive manufacturing/precision machining environment and a minimum of two years as a program manager.
• Experience with the use of statistical analysis software and computer-assisted design, manufacturing and machining.
• Computer literate in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MS Office and MS Project.
• Knowledge of cutting tooling and tooling selection for new and existing processes (CNC turning and milling).
• Knowledge of GD&T and blueprint reading, and understanding of CMM reports.

Desired Characteristics

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with various departments and make presentations to senior management.

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Community-based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Social committees and sports teams.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder, to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged people.

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.