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 Project and Excel.

Work Environment 

Working environment and physical requirements of this position are those typical of an office setting and manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands 

Working environment and physical requirements of this position are those typical of an office setting and manufacturing environment.

Overnight and/or out of the country travel is required.

This role does not provide immigration sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.