BorgWarner
Project Manager
The Project Manager is responsible for organizing, coordinating, and executing a comprehensive program management regimen that meets customer expectations. The individual provides program management for customer programs smaller in scope in terms of the number of customers, facilities, programs, or strategic importance. Potentially involved in winning the business/quotation preparation focusing on (1) the assertive oversight of product launches, (2) vigilant cost containment, avoidance, and reduction throughout a product’s life cycle, and (3) a comprehensive communications effort. Working at all levels of the organization the incumbent must build a case for the program and gain the commitment of the department heads allowing the allocation of the necessary resources. The leadership activities would include but not be limited to strategic programs within the team environment involving planning and defining objectives, product design and development, process design and development, product and process validation, and initial production performance.
Standard Duties
Lead customer required APQP activity
Lead internal team through new program launches
Lead internal team through current program uplifts
Facilitate and lead customer meetings
Support PTC SEG/PDT meetings
Lead PRA actions with entire launch team
Lead all customer process changes and gain approval (SREAs, FRs)
Challenge whole supply base to properly validate change requests to align with OEM expectations.
Perform capacity analysis (Ford CAR, Toyota Loading Capacity)
Schedule all pre-SOP builds with production team.
Manage trial/prototype builds assuring that resources are available (people, material, machines, etc.)
Attend all program management and EOT meetings providing input when necessary
Write all supplier tooling kickoff requisitions and pre-production PPAP part requests
Drive accountability through regular follow up including PRA / APQP meetings
Lead SLT weekly and monthly status update meetings
Produce and maintain master Gantt charts
Maintain and track program financials to AR
Interface with the customer and facilitate customer visits to the plant
Lead or participate on cost reduction teams
Support update activities of APQP documentation on customers’ systems
Facilitate Seneca change management meeting as required.
Lead or participate in Program Gate Reviews.
Lead or participate in PKO (Program Kick-Off) meetings
Lead or participate in Lessons Learned reviews
Write Purchase Requisitions as required for trial build parts, supplier tooling, etc.
Serves as program owner, accountable for the execution and success of the program.
Program Scope and Customer Deliverables
Develops and validates program scope and customer deliverables and ensures that customer expectations for quality, timing, and product performance are met.
Identifies and manages assigned resources (purchased material, engineering development, capital investment, launch costs, contract provisions) to minimize total program costs and maximize expected return.
Meets program deliverables (financial targets of appropriation request, cost, timing, completeness) as defined by the Executive Oversight Team (“EOT”).
Leads efforts to ensure that BW expectations of ROI and EV are met.
Assists the EOT in developing a program strategy and converts the strategy into action.
Alerts the EOT of program risks that are beyond the scope of the program team in an appropriate timeframe; continuously identifies risk factors and seeks to mitigate adverse impact.
Works with functional managers to assign members of cross-functional SEG product launch teams. This includes but is not limited to manufacturing management, production operators, maintenance, materials, finance, quality, safety and HR.
Leads and manages team environment through all program phases / gate points with emphasis on synergy, development and empowerment to ensure collaboration, team unity and team success.
Conducts frequent Team meetings. Leads team meetings, monthly functional meetings, joint BW/customer meetings and EOT review meetings.
Maintain program charter, timing plan and gate review matrices.
Helps the team reach consensus when necessary and makes decisions as required.
Knows when to make decision independently and when to ask for guidance and input.
Evaluates and reviews team member performance and provides input to TMS.
Addresses and resolves program "roadblocks” through the appropriate functional managers, or functional directors, or vice presidents.
Keeps program team in place for 3 to 6 months after launch to ensure objectives of delivery, quality and cost are met. Objectively evaluates performance with input from the EOT to determine at the 3 month after launch window if extension is required.
Serves as contact person to the customer and participates in, or leads in some cases, customer meetings; a key contact for the customer APQP program.
Develops relationship with customer that makes the product launch an experience that contributes to awarding new business in the future.
Ensures internal and external documentation requirements are met.
Additional Information
Travel is occasionally required, up to 5% of the time.
Safety and Physical Requirements
All employees are responsible for knowing, understanding and complying with the safety policies and procedures.
Wear PPE when appropriate in designated campus areas.
Lifting shoulder high up to 35 lbs. on occasion.
Safety Initiative Judgement/Decision Making Teamwork/Interpersonal Skills Process Management
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related discipline required
5+ years’ experience in business, engineering, or manufacturing (automotive driveline or powertrain preferred)
Product and process launch experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated team leadership experience and training
Effective, professional verbal and written communication skills to interface with all levels BorgWarner, external customers, and suppliers
Languages: English and customer specific language depending upon Program assignment(s)
Proficient in computer skills for industry standard word processing, spreadsheet, intranet, and PLM software
Travel requirements depend upon Program assignment(s)
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Standard Duties
Lead customer required APQP activity
Lead internal team through new program launches
Lead internal team through current program uplifts
Facilitate and lead customer meetings
Support PTC SEG/PDT meetings
Lead PRA actions with entire launch team
Lead all customer process changes and gain approval (SREAs, FRs)
Challenge whole supply base to properly validate change requests to align with OEM expectations.
Perform capacity analysis (Ford CAR, Toyota Loading Capacity)
Schedule all pre-SOP builds with production team.
Manage trial/prototype builds assuring that resources are available (people, material, machines, etc.)
Attend all program management and EOT meetings providing input when necessary
Write all supplier tooling kickoff requisitions and pre-production PPAP part requests
Drive accountability through regular follow up including PRA / APQP meetings
Lead SLT weekly and monthly status update meetings
Produce and maintain master Gantt charts
Maintain and track program financials to AR
Interface with the customer and facilitate customer visits to the plant
Lead or participate on cost reduction teams
Support update activities of APQP documentation on customers’ systems
Facilitate Seneca change management meeting as required.
Lead or participate in Program Gate Reviews.
Lead or participate in PKO (Program Kick-Off) meetings
Lead or participate in Lessons Learned reviews
Write Purchase Requisitions as required for trial build parts, supplier tooling, etc.
Serves as program owner, accountable for the execution and success of the program.
Program Scope and Customer Deliverables
Develops and validates program scope and customer deliverables and ensures that customer expectations for quality, timing, and product performance are met.
Identifies and manages assigned resources (purchased material, engineering development, capital investment, launch costs, contract provisions) to minimize total program costs and maximize expected return.
Meets program deliverables (financial targets of appropriation request, cost, timing, completeness) as defined by the Executive Oversight Team (“EOT”).
Leads efforts to ensure that BW expectations of ROI and EV are met.
Assists the EOT in developing a program strategy and converts the strategy into action.
Alerts the EOT of program risks that are beyond the scope of the program team in an appropriate timeframe; continuously identifies risk factors and seeks to mitigate adverse impact.
Works with functional managers to assign members of cross-functional SEG product launch teams. This includes but is not limited to manufacturing management, production operators, maintenance, materials, finance, quality, safety and HR.
Leads and manages team environment through all program phases / gate points with emphasis on synergy, development and empowerment to ensure collaboration, team unity and team success.
Conducts frequent Team meetings. Leads team meetings, monthly functional meetings, joint BW/customer meetings and EOT review meetings.
Maintain program charter, timing plan and gate review matrices.
Helps the team reach consensus when necessary and makes decisions as required.
Knows when to make decision independently and when to ask for guidance and input.
Evaluates and reviews team member performance and provides input to TMS.
Addresses and resolves program "roadblocks” through the appropriate functional managers, or functional directors, or vice presidents.
Keeps program team in place for 3 to 6 months after launch to ensure objectives of delivery, quality and cost are met. Objectively evaluates performance with input from the EOT to determine at the 3 month after launch window if extension is required.
Serves as contact person to the customer and participates in, or leads in some cases, customer meetings; a key contact for the customer APQP program.
Develops relationship with customer that makes the product launch an experience that contributes to awarding new business in the future.
Ensures internal and external documentation requirements are met.
Additional Information
Travel is occasionally required, up to 5% of the time.
Safety and Physical Requirements
All employees are responsible for knowing, understanding and complying with the safety policies and procedures.
Wear PPE when appropriate in designated campus areas.
Lifting shoulder high up to 35 lbs. on occasion.
Safety Initiative Judgement/Decision Making Teamwork/Interpersonal Skills Process Management
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related discipline required
5+ years’ experience in business, engineering, or manufacturing (automotive driveline or powertrain preferred)
Product and process launch experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated team leadership experience and training
Effective, professional verbal and written communication skills to interface with all levels BorgWarner, external customers, and suppliers
Languages: English and customer specific language depending upon Program assignment(s)
Proficient in computer skills for industry standard word processing, spreadsheet, intranet, and PLM software
Travel requirements depend upon Program assignment(s)
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