ITW Automotive Group
Innovation Project Manager
ITW Automotive Group - Richton Park, Illinois, United States, 60471
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ITW Automotive Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Working with Innovation Strategy Manager to understand industry strategy changes and apply these to new product and application designs Innovates creative product solutions to meet customer needs and works with internal patent department, collaborating with program managers, manufacturing, and sales team throughout the innovation process from Discover through Create and into Develop Plans and formulates for project timetable to meet CBI pipeline needs Works with S&E teams to partner with customers (Automotive OEMs) and understand the needs, using market trends and current product knowledge to make appropriate recommendations Coordinate activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling and resolving engineering design and test problems reporting results and status as needed Manages and develops suppliers in various fields of manufacturing concerning metal, plastic injection mold makers and rubber industries. Forms production, QA and engineering teams dedicated to specific phases or aspects of project such as technical studies, product design, preparation of specifications and technical plans and product testing. Reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards and customer contract requirements and related specifications. Acts as facilitator to ensure commitments to customer are met in a timely manner and within budget. Coordinates parts design and tool design activities per customer specification Responsible for financial budget for individual preproduction and development projects Follows IATF 16949 procedures if customer required and descriptions per the ITW handbook. Authors DFMEAs, PFMEAs and champions 8D problem solving activities Review RFQ package: Identify customer part numbers, create bills of materials, derive part weights, evaluate annual volumes, key dates, assembly plant locations. Develop BOMs (bill of Materials) Prepare customer reviews, technical presentations and open issues list. Develop and maintain tooling, assembly and test equipment financial plans and documents. Participate in regular APQP activities and meetings and AAR events. Create FEA reports. Lead customer, supplier and ITW tooling and product design signoffs and kick offs. Lead RFQ activities with tooling, automation and gauge suppliers. Support customer build and launch activities. Monitor tooling, gauge and assembly concepts according to ITW standards. Maintain customer milestone timing in customer portals. Issue molding sample requests. Monitor serial part history. Monitor release of production to operations.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Working with Innovation Strategy Manager to understand industry strategy changes and apply these to new product and application designs Innovates creative product solutions to meet customer needs and works with internal patent department, collaborating with program managers, manufacturing, and sales team throughout the innovation process from Discover through Create and into Develop Plans and formulates for project timetable to meet CBI pipeline needs Works with S&E teams to partner with customers (Automotive OEMs) and understand the needs, using market trends and current product knowledge to make appropriate recommendations Coordinate activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling and resolving engineering design and test problems reporting results and status as needed Manages and develops suppliers in various fields of manufacturing concerning metal, plastic injection mold makers and rubber industries. Forms production, QA and engineering teams dedicated to specific phases or aspects of project such as technical studies, product design, preparation of specifications and technical plans and product testing. Reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards and customer contract requirements and related specifications. Acts as facilitator to ensure commitments to customer are met in a timely manner and within budget. Coordinates parts design and tool design activities per customer specification Responsible for financial budget for individual preproduction and development projects Follows IATF 16949 procedures if customer required and descriptions per the ITW handbook. Interprets engineering specifications Authors DFMEAs, PFMEAs and champions 8D problem solving activities Review RFQ package: Identify customer part numbers, create bills of materials, derive part weights, evaluate annual volumes, key dates, assembly plant locations. Develop BOMs (bill of Materials) Interpret customer specifications. Prepare customer reviews, technical presentations and open issues list. Develop design validation test plans. Develop and maintain tooling, assembly and test equipment financial plans and documents. Participate in regular APQP activities and meetings and AAR events. Create FEA reports. Lead customer, supplier and ITW tooling and product design signoffs and kick offs. Lead RFQ activities with tooling, automation and gauge suppliers. Nominate supplier: Tooling/Parts/Gauges/Automation. Develop packaging plans per customer requirements. Support customer build and launch activities. Monitor tooling, gauge and assembly concepts according to ITW standards. Maintain customer milestone timing in customer portals. Issue molding sample requests. Monitor serial part history. Monitor release of production to operations.
Qualifications
B.S. in Engineering or Engineering Technology with an emphasis in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience 5+ years of experience in engineering and project management in a manufacturing environment Project management experience preferably Tier 1 automotive. PMI PMP certification preferred Knowledge in Plastic Injection Molding part design, performance, material selection, tooling technology Must be adaptable, flexible, organized and act with a sense of urgency and able to operate independently Must have demonstrated analytical/problem-solving, project management/task planning, engineering risk assessment, creativity/innovation and technical leadership skills Must be able to make sound, logical judgements using deductive reasoning, attention to detail; understand the cause and effect of such decisions Ability to travel up to 35% to support the customer and launch process Strong organization skills, and ability to take on special projects from concept to implementation and maintaining Fluent in MS Project, and MS Office Suite Decision making skills Project Management Cross functional communication Customer launch team interfacing Root cause analysis
Interpersonal Skills
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, counseling, and/or influencing people are important in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing behavior; and, skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the point of view of others.
COMPETENCIES
Technical and Analytical Skills Time Management and Communication Skills Prioritizes regular workload, special tasks and concurrent projects, allocating time and resources to ensure that work is completed accurately and efficiently within established time frame. Data collection and analysis Risk Taking Sales Negotiation Creativity
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$79,000-$105,000
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Innovation Project Manager
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ITW Automotive 4 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Innovation Project Manager
role at
ITW Automotive Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Working with Innovation Strategy Manager to understand industry strategy changes and apply these to new product and application designs Innovates creative product solutions to meet customer needs and works with internal patent department, collaborating with program managers, manufacturing, and sales team throughout the innovation process from Discover through Create and into Develop Plans and formulates for project timetable to meet CBI pipeline needs Works with S&E teams to partner with customers (Automotive OEMs) and understand the needs, using market trends and current product knowledge to make appropriate recommendations Coordinate activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling and resolving engineering design and test problems reporting results and status as needed Manages and develops suppliers in various fields of manufacturing concerning metal, plastic injection mold makers and rubber industries. Forms production, QA and engineering teams dedicated to specific phases or aspects of project such as technical studies, product design, preparation of specifications and technical plans and product testing. Reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards and customer contract requirements and related specifications. Acts as facilitator to ensure commitments to customer are met in a timely manner and within budget. Coordinates parts design and tool design activities per customer specification Responsible for financial budget for individual preproduction and development projects Follows IATF 16949 procedures if customer required and descriptions per the ITW handbook. Authors DFMEAs, PFMEAs and champions 8D problem solving activities Review RFQ package: Identify customer part numbers, create bills of materials, derive part weights, evaluate annual volumes, key dates, assembly plant locations. Develop BOMs (bill of Materials) Prepare customer reviews, technical presentations and open issues list. Develop and maintain tooling, assembly and test equipment financial plans and documents. Participate in regular APQP activities and meetings and AAR events. Create FEA reports. Lead customer, supplier and ITW tooling and product design signoffs and kick offs. Lead RFQ activities with tooling, automation and gauge suppliers. Support customer build and launch activities. Monitor tooling, gauge and assembly concepts according to ITW standards. Maintain customer milestone timing in customer portals. Issue molding sample requests. Monitor serial part history. Monitor release of production to operations.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Working with Innovation Strategy Manager to understand industry strategy changes and apply these to new product and application designs Innovates creative product solutions to meet customer needs and works with internal patent department, collaborating with program managers, manufacturing, and sales team throughout the innovation process from Discover through Create and into Develop Plans and formulates for project timetable to meet CBI pipeline needs Works with S&E teams to partner with customers (Automotive OEMs) and understand the needs, using market trends and current product knowledge to make appropriate recommendations Coordinate activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling and resolving engineering design and test problems reporting results and status as needed Manages and develops suppliers in various fields of manufacturing concerning metal, plastic injection mold makers and rubber industries. Forms production, QA and engineering teams dedicated to specific phases or aspects of project such as technical studies, product design, preparation of specifications and technical plans and product testing. Reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards and customer contract requirements and related specifications. Acts as facilitator to ensure commitments to customer are met in a timely manner and within budget. Coordinates parts design and tool design activities per customer specification Responsible for financial budget for individual preproduction and development projects Follows IATF 16949 procedures if customer required and descriptions per the ITW handbook. Interprets engineering specifications Authors DFMEAs, PFMEAs and champions 8D problem solving activities Review RFQ package: Identify customer part numbers, create bills of materials, derive part weights, evaluate annual volumes, key dates, assembly plant locations. Develop BOMs (bill of Materials) Interpret customer specifications. Prepare customer reviews, technical presentations and open issues list. Develop design validation test plans. Develop and maintain tooling, assembly and test equipment financial plans and documents. Participate in regular APQP activities and meetings and AAR events. Create FEA reports. Lead customer, supplier and ITW tooling and product design signoffs and kick offs. Lead RFQ activities with tooling, automation and gauge suppliers. Nominate supplier: Tooling/Parts/Gauges/Automation. Develop packaging plans per customer requirements. Support customer build and launch activities. Monitor tooling, gauge and assembly concepts according to ITW standards. Maintain customer milestone timing in customer portals. Issue molding sample requests. Monitor serial part history. Monitor release of production to operations.
Qualifications
B.S. in Engineering or Engineering Technology with an emphasis in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience 5+ years of experience in engineering and project management in a manufacturing environment Project management experience preferably Tier 1 automotive. PMI PMP certification preferred Knowledge in Plastic Injection Molding part design, performance, material selection, tooling technology Must be adaptable, flexible, organized and act with a sense of urgency and able to operate independently Must have demonstrated analytical/problem-solving, project management/task planning, engineering risk assessment, creativity/innovation and technical leadership skills Must be able to make sound, logical judgements using deductive reasoning, attention to detail; understand the cause and effect of such decisions Ability to travel up to 35% to support the customer and launch process Strong organization skills, and ability to take on special projects from concept to implementation and maintaining Fluent in MS Project, and MS Office Suite Decision making skills Project Management Cross functional communication Customer launch team interfacing Root cause analysis
Interpersonal Skills
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, counseling, and/or influencing people are important in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing behavior; and, skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the point of view of others.
COMPETENCIES
Technical and Analytical Skills Time Management and Communication Skills Prioritizes regular workload, special tasks and concurrent projects, allocating time and resources to ensure that work is completed accurately and efficiently within established time frame. Data collection and analysis Risk Taking Sales Negotiation Creativity
Compensation Information
$79,000-$105,000
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type
Full-time Job function
Job function
Project Management and Information Technology Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at ITW Automotive by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for Innovation Project Manager roles.
Willowbrook, IL $103,000.00-$133,000.00 6 days ago Senior Project Manager (Chicago or Detroit area)
Senior Project Manager - Roadway/Highway
Hinsdale, IL $100,000.00-$150,000.00 13 hours ago Momence, IL $80,000.00-$90,000.00 1 day ago Senior Mechanical Engineer 3 - Healthcare
Manhattan, IL $185,000.00-$210,000.00 2 weeks ago Mokena, IL $83,000.00-$115,000.00 1 month ago Phoenix, IL $140,000.00-$140,000.00 2 weeks ago Phoenix, IL $110,000.00-$135,000.00 5 months ago Manteno, IL $80,000.00-$100,000.00 2 weeks ago Sr Project Manager People Success Strategy & Innovation
Bolingbrook, IL $119,300.00-$165,000.00 21 hours ago Biopharmaceutical - SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Bradley, IL $70,000.00-$120,000.00 2 weeks ago Frankfort, IL $75,000.00-$85,000.00 3 days ago Senior Water/Wastewater Operations Project Manager
Mokena, IL $90,000.00-$115,000.00 1 month ago Sr. Project Manager, New Product Development
Bolingbrook, IL $111,828.00-$148,113.00 3 weeks ago Bolingbrook, IL $96,555.00-$125,563.00 1 week ago Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr