· Champion the quoting process for prototype and production quotes & timing. · Completes the Team Feasibility Commitment / Risk Analysis. · Develop and maintain program budgets. · Collects /reviews and understands program information from customers and MPS. · Responsible for developing and maintaining a program time line. · Champion of ‘design for manufacturing’ & Provides on going design input for conducting manufacturing feasibility and Customer requirements. · Coordinates all aspects of prototype related activities. · Manages and follows up on all new program testing, both internally & externally · Provide information for input into the preliminary bill of materials · Coordinates purchased components kick off and approval · Oversee kick off and approval of new/modified tooling / gauges check fixtures. (Must be present for all die trials.) · Must participate in the specification, sourcing and negotiations of assembly and tooling contracts for program along with Process Engineering. · Coordinate the approval of tooling/line equipment for payment. (Must be present for Assembly equipment in house trials.) · Arrange & authorize packaging development with process engineering. · Conducts program milestone reviews, tracks open issues and reports the status along with corrective actions to the GM and VP on a monthly basis through Launch Readiness Reviews. · Review and approve International Material Data System – IMDS submissions · Coordinates and reviews all Process sign-off. · Interface with Quality Department and oversees the preparation of PPAP documentation and review submissions. · Initiates and coordinates all new program release and engineering changes per the production ECN system. · Must ensure the containment of new processes and parts until production is stabilized and there are no customer issues · Complete production Layer Process Audits – LPA’s. · Must be involved in DFMEA, PMFEA, DVP&R, FEA, Product drawings, Identification of key characteristics, control plan and design review processes. · Communicate APQP information to customers, suppliers, sales and plant personnel. · Customer interface for Project Engineering, Design Engineering, and Purchasing). · Track and control development costs (FSS) · Track and control product costs, tooling costs and capital costs. · Actively drive Value Added / Value Engineering (VA/VE) activities and savings. · Responsible for all deliverables. Track status of “Program Deliverables” and reconcile with cost during the life of the Program. · Support President’s Message. · Adopt, practice, support and encourage KAIZEN and GEAR activities. To learn more about Multimatic, check out our youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?vpsOjJIh3t90 If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume. We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.