Design & Program Engineering Manager at Advanced Powder Products

Description

Job Characteristics:

• Job demands a factual, direct and authoritative style of communication
• Strong leadership creating a culture focused on setting high quality standards
• Detail-oriented requires the completion of simultaneous tasks and projects quickly and correctly
• MS Office, Solidworks, MiniTab
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Project management skills and the ability to prioritize workload of subordinates to align with company initiatives
• Ability to work under pressure and continuously meet deadlines
• Strong mechanical aptitude in order to offer technical direction in all engineering areas
• Requires extensive technical knowledge in CAD based product design and engineering design methods

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of multiple engineering programs across various teams and disciplines

• Define program scope, goals, deliverables, schedules, and success metrics
• Oversee tooling design and development, ensuring alignment with APP standards and customer requirements
• Support applications engineering in translating customer needs into technical solutions and managing pre/post-sales support
• Guide program managers in executing customer programs on time, within budget, and to quality standards
• Facilitate communication between engineering, manufacturing, and quality
• Monitor project and tooling progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
• Drive customer satisfaction through proactive communication and technical excellence
• Develop and implement engineering policies, standards, and best practices
• Provide regular reporting to senior leadership on team performance, project status, and strategic initiatives
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and program managers, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Oversee the creation and management of all new product launch timelines
• Ensure weekly customer reporting is accurate and sent on time
• Hire, train, and mentor other engineers and supporting staff
• Establish policies, procedures, and standards for new product launches
• Use program management in ERP to help facilitate new product launches
• Follow the standards of ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 International Standards
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline
• 5+ years of experience in engineering leadership or program management within a manufacturing environment
• Strong background in project management
• Able to lead technical teams to solve complex problems